Maruti Eeco vs Hyundai Exter

Should you buy Maruti Eeco 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 Eeco price starts at Rs 5.70 Lakh ex-showroom for 5 Seater STD (Petrol) and Hyundai Exter price starts Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for EX (Petrol). Eeco has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Exter has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Eeco has a mileage of 26.78 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Exter has a mileage of 27.1 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Eeco Vs Exter

Key Highlights	Maruti Eeco	Hyundai Exter
On Road Price	Rs.7,05,893^*	Rs.12,33,813^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1197	1197
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Maruti Eeco
Rs6.05 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Hyundai Exter
Rs10.51 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Maruti Eeco
5 Seater AC
6.05 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Exter
SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
10.51 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	5 Seater AC	SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.7,05,893^*	Rs.12,33,813^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.13,685/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.23,670/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.47,523	Rs.56,036
User Rating	4.3 Based on 298 Reviews	4.6 Based on 1159 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.3,636.8	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

5 Seater AC

SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.7,05,893^*

Rs.12,33,813^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.13,685/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.23,670/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.47,523

Rs.56,036

User Rating

4.3

Based on 298 Reviews

4.6

Based on 1159 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,636.8

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	K12N	1.2 l Kappa
Displacement (cc)	1197	1197
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	79.65bhp@6000rpm	81.8bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	104.4Nm@3000rpm	113.8Nm@4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	5 Speed AMT
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

K12N

1.2 l Kappa

Displacement (cc)

1197

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

79.65bhp@6000rpm

81.8bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.71	19.2
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	32	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	146	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.71

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
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Gas Type
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.5	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	146	-
Tyre Size	155/65 R13	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless	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)	3675	3815
Width (mm)	1475	1710
Height (mm)	1825	1631
Wheel Base (mm)	2350	2450
Front Tread (mm)	1280	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1290	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	935	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	391
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	510	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	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
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	Reclining Front Seats,Sliding Driver Seat,Head Rest-Front Row(Integrated),Head Rest-ond Row(Fixed, Pillow)	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 & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	-	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

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Additional Features	Seat Back Pocket (Co-Driver Seat),Illuminated Hazard Switch,Multi Tripmeter,Dome Lamp Battery Saver Function,Assist Grip (Co-Driver + Rear),Molded Roof Lining,Molded Floor Carpet,Dual Interior Color,Seat Matching Interior Color,Front Cabin Lamp,,Both Side Sunvisor	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	Semi	Yes
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Digital Odometer

Exterior
Available Colours	Metallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Midnight BlackSolid WhiteCerulean BlueEeco Colours	Shadow Grey With Abyss Black RoofFiery RedKhaki Dual ToneStarry NightShadow GreyCosmic Dual ToneAtlas WhiteRanger KhakiTitan GreyCosmic Blue+7 MoreExter Colours
Body Type	MinivanAll Minivan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Additional Features	Front Mud Flaps,Outside Rear View Mirror (Left & Right),High Mount Stop Lamp,	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	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	155/65 R13	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	13	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Metallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Midnight BlackSolid WhiteCerulean BlueEeco Colours

Shadow Grey With Abyss Black RoofFiery RedKhaki Dual ToneStarry NightShadow Grey+7 MoreExter Colours

Body Type

MinivanAll Minivan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	-	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	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	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
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	0	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	2	-
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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
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	-	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	8
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	-	Yes
Apple Car Play	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Infotainment system(Multiple regional UI language),Infotainment system(Ambient sounds of nature)
Usb Ports	-	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Bluelink
Rear Touch Screen Size	No	-
Speakers	-	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Eeco
- Plenty of space to carry 7 people or loads of cargo.
- Still a value-for-money option for commercial purposes.
- Gets fuel-efficient petrol and CNG powertrain options.
- Tall seating leads to good overall visibility.
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 Eeco
- Ride quality, especially for rear passengers, is a bit harsh.
- Lacks basic features like power windows and steering.
- Lack of in-cabin storage spaces.
- Safety rating is discouraging.
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 has good mileage Maruti Eeco and Hyundai Exter?

A ) The mileage of Eeco is 19.71 kmpl & the mileage of Exter is 19.2 kmpl. Maruti Eeco gives better mileage than Hyundai Exter.

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