Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Hyundai Exter

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Alpha(O) AMT

9.99 lakh

Hyundai Exter

Hyundai Exter

HX10 Petrol AMT

9.46 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

AMT
AMT

Number of Gears

5
5

Max Engine Power

82.93 hp at 5700 rpm
83 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

112.4 Nm at 4500 rpm
113.8 Nm at 4000 rpm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

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Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
MPFI

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

24.77 kmpl
None kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

Terrain Modes

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut
McPherson strut with coil spring

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Torsion Beam
Coupled torsion beam axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

Turning Radius

4.85 m
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Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/55 R16
175/65 R15

Rear Tyre Size

195/55 R16
175/65 R15

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

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Manual

4 Wheel Steer

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Spare Wheel

–
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3990 mm
3830 mm

Width

1745 mm
1723 mm

Height

1530 mm
1643 mm

Wheelbase

2520 mm
2450 mm

Kerb Weight

965 - 990 kg
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

318 litres
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Doors

5
5

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Rear Parcel Tray

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Cup Holders

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Launch Control

–

Keyless Entry

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Heated ORVM

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Storage

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

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12 Volt Port Boot

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Glove Box

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

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Dead Pedal

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Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Door Pockets

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

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Electric Tailgate Release

–

Driving Modes

–

Roof Grab Handles

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Ambient Lighting

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Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

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Rear Window Sun Shades

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Auto Parking

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Power Outlet

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Powered Tailgate

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Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Sunroof

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Single Pane

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Accessory Power Outlet

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Stability Control

Central Locking

Hill Descent Control

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Lane Departure Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Heads Up Display

Anti Theft Alarm

Overspeed Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Lane Keep Assist

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Boot Open Warning

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Automatic Wipers

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Automatic Headlamps

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Anti-Pinch Power Windows

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Video Recording

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Speed Assist System

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

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Traffic Sign Recognition

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Traction Control

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Child Safety Lock

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Hill Start Assist

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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Dashcam

–

Front Collision Avoidance

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Door Ajar Warning

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Driver Attention Warning

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Electronic Parking Brake

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

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Dual Tone Horn

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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Blind Spot Monitor

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Brake Fade Support

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Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Type

LED
Halogen

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

ORVM turn indicators

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

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Stop Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Connected LED

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Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Cornering Foglamps

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Sequential Turn Indicators

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Illuminated Logo

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Cornering Headlights

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Rub Strips

–

Puddle Lamps

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Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

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Roof Rails

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analogue
Digital

Tachometer

Analogue
Digital

Trip Meter

Shift Indicator

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Semi-Fabric

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Distance to Empty

–

Average Speed

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Head-up Display

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

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Rear Seat Backrest Fold

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Rear Seat Armrest

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Driver's Seat Memory

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Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

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Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

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Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Heated Seats

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

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Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

9-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
Type C

Speakers

4
4

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

CD Player

–

AUX Input

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Audio System

–

Branded Music System

–

Satellite Navigation

–
Phone-based

MirrorLink

–

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front USB port

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Type A and Type C

Touchpad

–

Gesture Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Front Passenger Screen

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Steering Audio Controls

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USB Input

–

Video Player

–

Voice Commands

–

Web Browser

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Connected Car Features

Tow Away Alert

Driving Analytics

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

Live Location Sharing

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Geo Fence

Alexa Compatibility

Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Summon Mode

–

Find My Car

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Emergency Call Button

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

SOS Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Service Reminder Via App

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

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Remote AC On / Off via App

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Live Traffic Updates On App

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Location Based Services

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Low Battery Warning

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Phone App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

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App Details

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Auto Crash Alert

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Questions you may find useful

•4w

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.

•6w

I am a first-time car owner, and my budget is around Rs 7 lakh. My monthly running is about 500km, mostly on highways, and I also plan to do a trip of around 1,000km every six months. I am planning to buy the car for family use. Please suggest which is best. I am confused between the Tiago Pure Plus, Dzire LXi, Baleno Sigma, Exter HX3, Swift LXi, and Grand i10 Nios Magna.

•20w

Hi Autocar Team, I am planning to upgrade from my Hyundai i10 Sportz 1.2 AT and am looking for a new automatic car with a maximum budget of ₹11 lakh (on-road). The car will be used mostly by my parents for city driving. My current shortlist includes: Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha AMT Hyundai Exter AMT Honda Amaze CVT Key requirements: Good real-world mileage Easy to drive in city conditions Comfortable and convenient for my parents Preference for top-end variants My annual usage is relatively low, around 6,000–7,000 km, so I am inclined towards petrol but open to diesel if it makes more sense. While the usage will be mostly within the city, the car may occasionally be used for long trips (around 500–800 km) once or twice a year. I am confused between choosing a more comfortable and efficient hatchback, a taller car with better visibility, or a more refined CVT sedan. I am also open to other suggestions slightly outside this shortlist if there are better options within this budget. Could you please advise on the best choice for my requirements?