Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Wagon R

Should you buy Hyundai Exter or Maruti Wagon R? 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. Hyundai Exter price starts at Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for EX (Petrol) and Maruti Wagon R price starts Rs 5.64 Lakh ex-showroom for LXI (Petrol). Exter has 1197 cc (CNG top model) engine, while Wagon R has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Exter has a mileage of 27.1 km/kg (Petrol top model) and the Wagon R has a mileage of 34.05 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Exter Vs Wagon R

Key Highlights	Hyundai Exter	Maruti Wagon R
On Road Price	Rs.12,29,813^*	Rs.8,40,090^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1197	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Hyundai Exter
Rs10.51 Lakh^*
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Maruti Wagon R
Rs7.47 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Exter
SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
10.51 Lakh^*
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Maruti Wagon R
ZXI Plus AT Dual tone
7.47 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT	ZXI Plus AT Dual tone
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,29,813^*	Rs.8,40,090^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.23,586/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.15,990/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.56,036	Rs.40,265
User Rating	4.6 Based on 1144 Reviews	4.4 Based on 434 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT

ZXI Plus AT Dual tone

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,29,813^*

Rs.8,40,090^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.23,586/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.15,990/month

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Insurance

Rs.56,036

Rs.40,265

User Rating

4.6

Based on 1144 Reviews

4.4

Based on 434 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.2 l Kappa	K12N
Displacement (cc)	1197	1197
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	81.8bhp@6000rpm	88.50bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	113.8Nm@4000rpm	113Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	5 Speed AMT	5-Speed AT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.2 l Kappa

K12N

Displacement (cc)

1197

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

81.8bhp@6000rpm

88.50bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.2	24.43
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37	32
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

19.2

24.43

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	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	4.7
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	165/70 R14
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	14
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	14
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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)	3815	3655
Width (mm)	1710	1620
Height (mm)	1631	1675
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2435
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	850
Grossweight (kg)	-	1340
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	391	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	341
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	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	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	Eco coating,Rear parcel tray,Battery saver & AMS	Front Cabin Lamps(3 Positions),Gear Position Indicator,Accessory Socket Front Row With Storage Space,1L Bottle Holders(All Four Door,Front Console,Rear Parcel Tray,Co Driver Side Front Seat Under Tray&Rear Back Pocket,Reclining & Front Sliding Seats
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	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	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	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)	Dual Tone Interior,Steering Wheel Garnish,Silver Inside Door Handles,Driver Side Sunvisor With Ticket Holder,Front Passenger Side Vanity Mirror Sunvisor,Silver Finish Gear Shift Knob,Instrument Cluster Meter Theme(White),Low Fuel Warning,Low Consumption(Instantaneous And Avg.),Distance To Empty,Headlamp On Warning
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Dual Tone Dashboard

Exterior
Available Colours	Starry NightCosmic BlueFierce RedShadow Grey With Abyss Black RoofFiery RedKhaki Dual ToneShadow GreyCosmic Dual ToneAtlas WhiteRanger Khaki+8 MoreExter Colours	Pearl Metallic Nutmeg BrownPearl Metallic Gallant RedMetallic Silky SilverPearl Bluish Black Mettalic With Magma GreySolid WhitePearl Metallic Poolside BluePearl Bluish Black Metallic With Gallant RedPearl Bluish BlackMetallic Magma Grey+4 MoreWagon R Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	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	B-Pillar Black Out Tape,Body Coloured Door Handles,Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured ORVMs(Black),Dual Tone Exteriors(Optional)
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Roof Antenna
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	165/70 R14
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

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

Pearl Metallic Nutmeg BrownPearl Metallic Gallant RedMetallic Silky SilverPearl Bluish Black Mettalic With Magma GreySolid White+4 MoreWagon R Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	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	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	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	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	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
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

SOS Button

RSA

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	7
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)	Smartplay Studio With Smartphone Navigation
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	Bluelink	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Exter and Maruti Wagon R?

A ) Hyundai Exter price starts at ₹ 6 Lakh & Maruti Wagon R price starts at ₹ 5.64 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Wagon R is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage Hyundai Exter and Maruti Wagon R?

A ) The mileage of Exter is 19.2 kmpl & the mileage of Wagon R is 24.43 kmpl. Maruti Wagon R gives better mileage than Hyundai Exter.

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