Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

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Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
998 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

AMT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

5
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

83 hp at 6000 rpm
100.06 hp at 5500rpm

Max Engine Torque

113.8 Nm at 4000 rpm
147.6Nm at 2000-4500rpm

Engine Type

–
Turbocharged

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
20.01 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

User Reported Mileage

–
19.55 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson strut with coil spring
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Coupled torsion beam axle
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drums

Wheel Size

15 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

175/65 R15
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

175/65 R15
195/60 R16

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Turning Radius

–
4.9 m

Dimensions

Length

3830 mm
3995 mm

Width

1723 mm
1765 mm

Height

1643 mm
1550 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm
2520 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1055-1060 kg

Boot Capacity

–
308 litres

Comfort

Cup Holders

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cabin Boot Access

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

–

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Comfort Headrest

–

Heated ORVM

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cruise Control

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Glove Box

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Door Pockets

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Driver Armrest Storage

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Driving Modes

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Roof Grab Handles

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Remote Locking

Ambient Lighting

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Auto Parking

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Powered Tailgate

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Sunroof

Single Pane

Bluetooth Connectivity

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Trunk Light

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Safety

Adaptive Cruise Control

Boot Open Warning

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Side Airbag

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Video Recording

–

Speed Assist System

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
–

Rear Washer/Wiper

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Airbags

6
6

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Seat Belt Warning

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Traction Control

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Curtain Airbag

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

Central Locking

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Child Safety Lock

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Heads Up Display

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dual Tone Horn

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Overspeed Warning

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Exterior

Spoiler

–

LED taillights

Connected LED

–

LED headlamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

LED DRLs

Headlight Type

Halogen
LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Cornering Foglamps

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Cornering Headlights

Stop Lamp

–

Rub Strips

–

Antenna

Shark Fin

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Puddle Lamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Projector Headlamps

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

LED fog lamps

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Consumption

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Gear Indicator

Low Fuel Level Warning

Head-up Display

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

Shift Indicator

Ventilated Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Front Headrests

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Driver's Seat Memory

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Heated Seats

Ottoman Seats

–

Massage Seats

Individual Chairs at Rear

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Semi-Fabric
Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Second Row USB port

Type C
–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Rear Entertainment Screens

CD Player

AUX Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Branded Music System

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

MirrorLink

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Touchpad

Gesture Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Front Passenger Screen

–

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Steering Audio Controls

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

USB Input

Video Player

Speakers

4
6

Voice Commands

Web Browser

Connected Car Features

Tow Away Alert

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Summon Mode

–

Find My Car

Emergency Call Button

Home to Car Connectivity

–

SOS Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Geo Fence

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Location Based Services

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Phone App

–

Driving Analytics

–

Alexa Compatibility

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

App Details

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•1w

I currently drive a Hyundai i10 CNG, with daily running of around 6 km in Gurgaon city traffic and a monthly highway drive of around 200 km. I am now planning to upgrade my car, with an on-road budget of Rs. 12 lakh for a petrol sub-4-metre SUV, up to Rs. 14 lakh for a petrol midsize SUV, and Rs. 15 lakh for an EV. I live in a rented apartment on the second floor, so I am apprehensive about getting an EV. I prefer an EV, but installing a charger could be complicated due to the sanctioned load. My running could increase to nearly 800 km per month in the future. My key priorities are: - Good suspension and ride comfort, as I have a back problem - Decent fuel efficiency in heavy city traffic - Low to medium maintenance costs - Auto hold and ventilated seats would be good to have I sometimes consider buying a manual, but I mostly prefer an automatic. I am currently considering the Maruti Brezza, Baleno AMT, Fronx AMT/AT, Sonet iMT, Exter AMT, and even the upcoming Inster, VF3, and Bayon. I am open to other suggestions as well. Note: I had a bad driving experience with the Punch AMT, as it caused back fatigue.

•3w

I am a first time driver looking for an AMT car. I have shortlisted Hyundai Exter, Honda Amaze and Maruti Suzuki Fronx. I like Fronx the most but compared to Exter and Amaze, its basic features are missing. Further, I have found some visibility issue while driving in nearby area because bonet comes in my near vision. Exter is good but I have heard negative reviews about it. Amaze is good too for AMT but I am little confused whether I should go for sedan in today's market. I would be mostly driving on weekends so my driving will be mix of city and highway for trips. I stay in Mumbai and I personally don't like Punch and Brezza. While Punch is for space and Brezza is for features and build quality in comparison to other car. I am not particularly sure about Nexon AMT's performance. I need your guidance about a car that will be suitable for me in a budget of Rs. 9 to 10 lakh.

•6w

I wish to buy a CNG car with a budget of Rs. 8-9 lakh. Please suggest the best option among the Baleno, Fronx, Grand i10 Nios, Exter, and Dzire.

•10w

I am considering buying my first four-wheeler, and my budget is under Rs. 10 lakh. My requirement is mainly city driving, with occasional visits to villages and a few trips each year. Please suggest a family car or SUV that is practical for family use while also catering to occasional trips and village driving. I have explored the Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Renault Kiger, and Renault Kwid, and now I feel confused about which one to buy. Kindly help me with my dilemma.

•14w

Hi, my monthly commute will touch around 1800-2000km. Mostly highway running 70-80 %. I am considering Nexon used car 50k running 2021 XZ model @ 6 lakh. But I am confused as it right choice for me or 2021 model will be good option as it is not E20 complaints . Or should I go for new car also thinking of New exter CNg or Maruti fronx