Hyundai Exter vs Mahindra XUV400 EV

Should you buy Hyundai Exter or Mahindra XUV400 EV? 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 6 Lakh ex-showroom for EX (Petrol) and Mahindra XUV400 EV price starts Rs 16.74 Lakh ex-showroom for EL Pro 345 kWh (Electric).

Exter Vs XUV400 EV

Key Highlights	Hyundai Exter	Mahindra XUV400 EV
On Road Price	Rs.12,29,813^*	Rs.18,60,841^*
Range (km)	-	456
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	39.4
Charging Time	-	6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)

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Hyundai Exter
Rs10.51 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV400 EV
Rs17.69 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Exter
SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
10.51 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV400 EV
EL Pro DT 394 kWh
17.69 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT	EL Pro DT 394 kWh
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,29,813^*	Rs.18,60,841^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.23,586/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.35,421/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.56,036	Rs.74,151
User Rating	4.6 Based on 1153 Reviews	4.5 Based on 258 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹0.86/km

Basic Information

SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT

EL Pro DT 394 kWh

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,29,813^*

Rs.18,60,841^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.23,586/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.35,421/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.56,036

Rs.74,151

User Rating

4.6

Based on 1153 Reviews

4.5

Based on 258 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹0.86/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2 l Kappa	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1197	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	39.4
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	81.8bhp@6000rpm	147.51bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	113.8Nm@4000rpm	310Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	456 km
Range - Tested	Not applicable	289.5
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	6H 30 Min-7.2 kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	50 min-50 kW-(0-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	5 Speed AMT	Shift-by-wire AT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	6H 30 Min (0-100%)
Charging Options	Not applicable	3.3 kW AC \| 7.2 kW AC \| 50 kW DC
Charger Type	Not applicable	7.2 kW Wall Box Charger
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	Not applicable	13H (0-100%)
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	50 Min (0-80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2 l Kappa

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1197

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.2	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	150
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.2

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	Gas Type	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	150
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.3 s
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Gas Type

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3815	4200
Width (mm)	1710	1821
Height (mm)	1631	1634
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2445
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1563
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	391	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	368
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front	Front
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	Eco coating,Rear parcel tray,Battery saver & AMS	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	-	3
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Additional Features	Inside rear view mirror(Telematics switches (SOS, RSA & Bluelink),Interior garnish with 3D pattern,Painted black AC vents,Black theme interiors with red accents & stitching,Sporty metal pedals,Metal scuff plate,Footwell lighting(Red),Floor mats,Leatherette Steering wheel,Gear knob,Chrome finish(Gear knob),Chrome finish(Parking lever tip),Metal finish inside door handles,Digital cluster(Digital cluster with colour TFT MID, Multiple regional UI language)	All Black Interiors, Illuminated Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors (Co-driver side), Console Roof Lamp, Padded Front Armrest with Storage, Bungee Strap for Stowage, Sunglass Holder, Supervision Cluster with 8.89 cm Screen, Instrument Cluster with Multi-colour Illumination
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Starry NightCosmic BlueFierce RedShadow Grey With Abyss Black RoofFiery RedKhaki Dual ToneShadow GreyCosmic Dual ToneAtlas WhiteRanger Khaki+8 MoreExter Colours	Everest White DualtoneNebula Blue DualtoneNapoli Black Dual ToneGalaxy Grey DualtoneArctic Blue DualtoneXUV400 EV Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Black painted radiator grille,Exclusive Knight emblem,Front & rear skid plate(Black),Black painted roof rails,Black painted rear spoiler ,Black painted C pillar garnish,Black painted rear garnish,Body colored(Bumpers),Body colored(Outside door mirrors,Outside door handles),Knight exclusive(Front red bumper insert,Tailgate red insert,Black painted side sill garnish),Red front brake calipers,A pillar black out tape,B pillar & window line black out tape,Front & rear mudguard	Black ORVMs, Sill & Wheel Arch Cladding, Satin Inserts in Door Cladding, High Mounted Stop Lamp, Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch, Intelligent Light-sensing Headlamps, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Front & Rear Skid Plate
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Starry NightCosmic BlueFierce RedShadow Grey With Abyss Black RoofFiery Red+8 MoreExter Colours

Everest White DualtoneNebula Blue DualtoneNapoli Black Dual ToneGalaxy Grey DualtoneArctic Blue DualtoneXUV400 EV Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	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
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

SOS Button

RSA

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	4
Additional Features	Infotainment system(Multiple regional UI language),Infotainment system(Ambient sounds of nature)	17.78 cm Touch Screen Infotainment System with Navigation & 4 Speakers, Bluesense+ (Exclusive app with 60+class leading connectivity features), Smart Watch Connectivity, Smart Steering System, Voice Coands & SMS Read Out
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Bluelink	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Hyundai Exter
- Rugged SUV-like looks
- High seating and tall windows offer good driving confidence
- Excellent feature list with exclusives like a dashcam and sunroof
- Effortless drive experience with the AMT
- 6 airbags are offered as standard
Mahindra XUV400 EV
- Real-world range is suitable for use beyond city borders
- Cabin ergonomics are on point
- Dual digital 10.25-inch screens are crisp and lag-free
- Effortless performance
- Based on a global NCAP 5-star crash safety rated platform

Hyundai Exter
- Looks are polarising
- Drive lacks excitement and a turbo-petrol engine option
- Safety rating remains to be seen
Mahindra XUV400 EV
- Copper contrast panels may not be to everyone’s taste, especially if you prefer subtle styling
- Still no OTA update for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Misses out on a few feel-good features like ventilated seats
- Rear view camera’s execution could be better

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Exter and Mahindra XUV400 EV?

A ) Hyundai Exter price starts at ₹6 Lakh & Mahindra XUV400 EV price starts at ₹16.74 Lakh in New Delhi. Hyundai Exter is cheaper between these two cars.

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