Hyundai Exter vs Maruti S-Presso

Should you buy Hyundai Exter or Maruti S-Presso? 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 Maruti S-Presso price starts Rs 4.26 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Petrol). Exter has 1197 cc (CNG top model) engine, while S-Presso has 998 cc (CNG top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Exter has a mileage of 27.1 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the S-Presso has a mileage of 32.73 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Exter Vs S-Presso

Key Highlights	Hyundai Exter	Maruti S-Presso
On Road Price	Rs.12,29,813^*	Rs.6,77,143^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1197	998
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Hyundai Exter
Rs10.51 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Maruti S-Presso
Rs6 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Hyundai Exter
SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
10.51 Lakh^*
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Maruti S-Presso
VXi Plus Opt AT
6 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT	VXi Plus Opt AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,29,813^*	Rs.6,77,143^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.23,586/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.13,218/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.56,036	Rs.28,093
User Rating	4.6 Based on 1150 Reviews	4.3 Based on 454 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.3,560
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT

VXi Plus Opt AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,29,813^*

Rs.6,77,143^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.23,586/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.13,218/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.56,036

Rs.28,093

User Rating

4.6

Based on 1150 Reviews

4.3

Based on 454 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,560

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2 l Kappa	K10C
Displacement (cc)	1197	998
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	81.8bhp@6000rpm	65.71bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	113.8Nm@4000rpm	89Nm@3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	5 Speed AMT	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2 l Kappa

K10C

Displacement (cc)

1197

998

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

81.8bhp@6000rpm

65.71bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.2	25.3
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37	27
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	148
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.2

25.3

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

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	-
Steering Column	Tilt	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	148
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	165/70 R14
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	14
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	3565
Width (mm)	1710	1520
Height (mm)	1631	1567
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2380
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	736-775
Grossweight (kg)	-	1170
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	391	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	240
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	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	Eco coating,Rear parcel tray,Battery saver & AMS	Map Pockets (Front Doors),Front & Rear console Utility Space,Co-Driver Side Utility Space,Reclining & Front Sliding Seats
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	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)	Dynamic Centre Console,High Seating For Coanding Drive View,Front Cabin Lamp (3 Positions),Sunvisor (Dr+Co. Dr),Rear Parcel Tray,Fuel Consumption (Instantaneous & Average),Headlamp On Warning,Gear position Indicator,Distance To Empty
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Leatherette	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

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)

Dynamic Centre Console,High Seating For Coanding Drive View,Front Cabin Lamp (3 Positions),Sunvisor (Dr+Co. Dr),Rear Parcel Tray,Fuel Consumption (Instantaneous & Average),Headlamp On Warning,Gear position Indicator,Distance To Empty

Exterior
Available Colours	Starry NightCosmic BlueFierce RedShadow Grey With Abyss Black RoofFiery RedKhaki Dual ToneShadow GreyCosmic Dual ToneAtlas WhiteRanger Khaki+8 MoreExter Colours	Solid Fire RedMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteSolid Sizzle OrangeBluish BlackMetallic Granite GreyPearl Starry Blue+2 MoreS-Presso Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	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	SUV Inspired Bold Front Fascia,Twin Chamber Headlamps,Signature C Shaped Tail Lamps,B-Pillar Black Out tape,Side Body Cladding,Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	165/70 R14
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	14
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Exterior

Available Colours

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

Solid Fire RedMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteSolid Sizzle OrangeBluish Black+2 MoreS-Presso Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	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	Driver and Passenger
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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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
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	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	-	2
Additional Features	Infotainment system(Multiple regional UI language),Infotainment system(Ambient sounds of nature)	USB Connectivity
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Inbuilt Apps	Bluelink	-
Speakers	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
Maruti S-Presso
- Space. Can seat four six-footers comfortably.
- Peppy engine for in-city driving.
- Spacious 270-litre boot.
- Good AMT automatic option available
- Very efficient in city driving.

Hyundai Exter
- Looks are polarising
- Drive lacks excitement and a turbo-petrol engine option
- Safety rating remains to be seen
Maruti S-Presso
- Should have offered more features like a rear camera
- Floaty feeling at triple digit speeds.
- Price is on the higher side

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Rs.6 - 10.51 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Exter and Maruti S-Presso?

A ) Hyundai Exter price starts at ₹ 6 Lakh & Maruti S-Presso price starts at ₹ 4.26 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti S-Presso is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Hyundai Exter and Maruti S-Presso?

A ) The mileage of Exter is 19.2 kmpl & the mileage of S-Presso is 25.3 kmpl. Maruti S-Presso gives better mileage than Hyundai Exter.

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