Maruti Alto K10 vs Hyundai Exter

Should you buy Maruti Alto K10 or Hyundai Exter? 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. Maruti Alto K10 price starts at Rs 4.23 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Petrol) and Hyundai Exter price starts Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for EX (Petrol). Alto K10 has 998 cc (CNG top model) engine, while Exter has 1197 cc (CNG top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Alto K10 has a mileage of 33.85 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Exter has a mileage of 27.1 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Alto K10 Vs Exter

Key Highlights	Maruti Alto K10	Hyundai Exter
On Road Price	Rs.6,81,422^*	Rs.12,29,813^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	998	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Maruti Alto K10
Rs6.09 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Hyundai Exter
Rs10.51 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Maruti Alto K10
VXI Plus AT
6.09 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Exter
SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
10.51 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	VXI Plus AT	SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.6,81,422^*	Rs.12,29,813^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.12,973/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.23,586/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.29,259	Rs.56,036
User Rating	4.4 Based on 424 Reviews	4.6 Based on 1150 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

VXI Plus AT

SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.6,81,422^*

Rs.12,29,813^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.12,973/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.23,586/month

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Insurance

Rs.29,259

Rs.56,036

User Rating

4.4

Based on 424 Reviews

4.6

Based on 1150 Reviews

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

Engine Type

K10C

1.2 l Kappa

Displacement (cc)

998

1197

No. of Cylinders

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

65.71bhp@5500rpm

81.8bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	24.9	19.2
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	27	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

24.9

19.2

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	Collapsible	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.5	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	145/80 R13	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	13	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)	3530	3815
Width (mm)	1490	1710
Height (mm)	1520	1631
Wheel Base (mm)	2380	2450
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	391
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	214	-
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 Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front
Central Console Armrest	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Gear Position Indicator,Cabin Air Filter,Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Eco coating,Rear parcel tray,Battery saver & AMS
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
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	Digital Speedometer,Sun Visor(Dr,Co Dr),Rear Parcel Tray,Assist Grips(Co,Dr+Rear),1L Bottle Holder In Front Door With Map Pockets,Silver Accent Inside Door Handles,Silver Accent On Steering Wheel,Silver Accent On Side Louvers,Silver Accent On Center Garnish,Distance To Empty	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)
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Additional Features

Digital Speedometer,Sun Visor(Dr,Co Dr),Rear Parcel Tray,Assist Grips(Co,Dr+Rear),1L Bottle Holder In Front Door With Map Pockets,Silver Accent Inside Door Handles,Silver Accent On Steering Wheel,Silver Accent On Side Louvers,Silver Accent On Center Garnish,Distance To Empty

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)

Exterior
Available Colours	Metallic Sizzling RedMetallic Silky SilverPremium Earth GoldSolid WhiteMetallic Granite GreyPearl Bluish BlackMetallic Speedy Blue+2 MoreAlto K10 Colours	Starry NightCosmic BlueFierce RedShadow Grey With Abyss Black RoofFiery RedKhaki Dual ToneShadow GreyCosmic Dual ToneAtlas WhiteRanger Khaki+8 MoreExter Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Additional Features	Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Wheel Cover(Full)	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
Antenna	Roof Antenna	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Manual	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	145/80 R13	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	13	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Metallic Sizzling RedMetallic Silky SilverPremium Earth GoldSolid WhiteMetallic Granite Grey+2 MoreAlto K10 Colours

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

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV 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	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	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
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
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	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
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

SOS Button

RSA

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	7	8
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)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Bluelink
Speakers ( )	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Alto K10
- Looks cute
- Comfortable for four adults
- Peppy performance & good efficiency
- Smooth AGS Transmission
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 Alto K10
- Not wide enough for three in the rear
- Some missing comfort features
- Less practical storage for rear passengers
- Engine refinement could be better
Hyundai Exter
- Looks are polarising
- Drive lacks excitement and a turbo-petrol engine option
- Safety rating remains to be seen

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Maruti Alto K10 and Hyundai Exter?

A ) Maruti Alto K10 price starts at ₹ 4.23 Lakh & Hyundai Exter price starts at ₹ 6 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Alto K10 is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Maruti Alto K10 and Hyundai Exter?

A ) The mileage of Alto K10 is 24.9 kmpl & the mileage of Exter is 19.2 kmpl. Maruti Alto K10 gives better mileage than Hyundai Exter.

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