Maruti Suzuki Celerio vs Hyundai Exter

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Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

1.0 Petrol ZXi+ AMT

6.73 lakh

Hyundai Exter

Hyundai Exter

HX10 Petrol AMT

9.46 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
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Engine Displacement

998 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

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

67hp at 5500rpm
83 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

89Nm at 3500rpm
113.8 Nm at 4000 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

26 kmpl
None kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

32 litres
37 litres

User Reported Mileage

21.93 kmpl
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Fuel Supply System

–
MPFI

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson strut with coil spring

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Coupled torsion beam axle

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

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Drum

Wheel Size

15 inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

175/60 R15
175/65 R15

Rear Tyre Size

175/60 R15
175/65 R15

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3695 mm
3830 mm

Width

1655 mm
1723 mm

Height

1555 mm
1643 mm

Wheelbase

1435 mm
2450 mm

Kerb Weight

825 kg
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Boot Capacity

313 litres
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Doors

5
5

Chassis Type

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Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Powered Tailgate

Electric Tailgate Release

Bluetooth Connectivity

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Trunk Light

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
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Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

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Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cup Holders

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Heated ORVM

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

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Cooled Storage

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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12 Volt Port Boot

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Glove Box

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Door Pockets

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Curtain Airbag

Side Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Automatic

Driver Airbag

NCAP Rating

3
–

High Beam Assist

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Boot Open Warning

–

Video Recording

–

Speed Assist System

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Anti Theft Alarm

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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Height Adjustable Seat Belt

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Heads Up Display

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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Dashcam

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Attention Warning

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Dual Tone Horn

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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Overspeed Warning

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

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Brake Disc Wiping

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Brake Fade Support

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED fog lamps

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Rub Strips

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

Halogen
Halogen

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

–

Connected LED

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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LED DRLs

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

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Illuminated Logo

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Cornering Headlights

–

Stop Lamp

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Roof Rails

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Fabric
Semi-Fabric

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

4
4

Branded Music System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

7.0-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wired
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

–
Type C

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

Connected Car Features

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Geo Fence

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Tow Away Alert

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Summon Mode

–

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Home to Car Connectivity

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SOS Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Service Reminder Via App

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

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

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Questions you may find useful

•2h

Hi Autocar team! I’m a first-time driver looking for a small car for my little family. My budget is under Rs 8 lakh. I’ve currently shortlisted the Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Hyundai Exter, and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. Which of these would be the best choice for me, or is there another car you would suggest?

Verified
•2m

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios would be the best choice for your requirements. As a first-time driver, you'll appreciate its smooth four cylinder petrol engine, light steering, excellent visibility and easy driving manners. It also feels more refined than the Celerio and offers a more premium cabin, making it a car you'll be happy to live with for many years.If your budget stretches closer to Rs 8 lakh, the Hyundai Exter is worth considering. It gives you SUV styling, higher ground clearance and a higher seating position, which many first-time drivers find more confidence inspiring. It is also better suited if you regularly encounter bad roads or large speed breakers.The Maruti Suzuki Celerio remains an excellent option if fuel efficiency is your biggest priority. It is inexpensive to own and extremely frugal, but it doesn't feel as premium or as comfortable as the Hyundai pair.

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