Hyundai Exter vs Hyundai i20

Should you buy Hyundai Exter or Hyundai i20? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Hyundai Exter price starts at Rs 5.81 Lakh ex-showroom for HX2 (Petrol) and Hyundai i20 price starts Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for Era (Petrol). Exter has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while i20 has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Exter has a mileage of - (Petrol top model) and the i20 has a mileage of 20 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Exter Vs i20

Key Highlights	Hyundai Exter	Hyundai i20
On Road Price	Rs.10,75,949^*	Rs.12,14,833^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1197	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Hyundai Exter
HX10 AMT DT
9.61 Lakh^*
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Asta Opt iVT Knight
10.48 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	HX10 AMT DT	Asta Opt iVT Knight
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.10,75,949^*	Rs.12,14,833^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.20,471/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.23,516/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.48,107	Rs.51,331
User Rating	4.7 Based on 32 Reviews	4.5 Based on 176 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

HX10 AMT DT

Asta Opt iVT Knight

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.10,75,949^*

Rs.12,14,833^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.20,471/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.23,516/month

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Insurance

Rs.48,107

Rs.51,331

User Rating

4.7

Based on 32 Reviews

4.5

Based on 176 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2 l Kappa	1.2 l Kappa
Displacement (cc)	1197	1197
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82bhp@6000rpm	87bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	113.8Nm@4000rpm	114.7Nm@4200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	Smart auto AMT	IVT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2 l Kappa

Displacement (cc)

1197

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

82bhp@6000rpm

87bhp@6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

113.8Nm@4000rpm

114.7Nm@4200rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

Smart auto AMT

IVT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	20
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	Gas Type	Gas Type
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3830	3995
Width (mm)	1723	1775
Height (mm)	1643	1505
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2580
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	391	311
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	391	311

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Additional Features	Rear Parcel Tray more	- more
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	No
Drive Modes	-	2
Idle Start Stop System	-	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	Normal-Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	- more	Sunglass holder, Rear parcel tray more
Digital Cluster	No	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Leather

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Titan Black MatteStarry NightAtlas WhiteRanger KhakiTitan GreyRanger Khaki With Abyss Black RoofGolden BronzeTitanium Black+3 MoreExter Colours	Fiery RedTyphoon SilverFiery Red With Abyss BlackStarry NightAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackTitan GreyAmazon GreyTitanium Black+4 Morei20 Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Single Pane	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	3
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	3

Safety

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	Yes
Live Weather	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Crash Notification	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	No
Inbuilt APPs	Bluelink	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	10.25
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	-	4
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay more	Wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Hyundai Exter
- Design: Subtle updates like the new grille, alloys and wing-type spoiler keep the Exter looking fresh without losing its distinct identity
- Cabin: New dual-tone Navy & Grey theme, metal pedals and improved materials make the interior feel more premium and youthful
- Strong package with 6 airbags as standard, ESC, HAC and over 45 safety features for added peace of mind
- Spacious cabin, 391-litre boot and smart dual-cylinder CNG layout that retains usable luggage space
- Refinement: The only 4-cylinder engine in the segment delivers smoother and more refined performance than rivals
Hyundai i20
- Looks like a youth friendly hatchback which never fails to grab attention
- Space: Can seat three people at the back in comfort

Hyundai Exter
- Performance: Engine is smooth but not exciting, no option of a turbo-petrol
Hyundai i20
- Single NA petrol engine: No option of diesel and turbo-petrol limited to N Line version
- Stiff ride quality: Could be more comfortable for a family car

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