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 5.44 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 (CNG 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.6,48,253^*	Rs.12,29,813^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1197	1197
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Maruti Eeco
Rs5.80 Lakh^*
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Rs10.51 Lakh^*
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Maruti Eeco
5 Seater AC
5.80 Lakh^*
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SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
10.51 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	5 Seater AC	SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT	RXE
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.6,48,253^*	Rs.12,29,813^*	Rs.6,81,971^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.12,587/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.23,586/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.12,985/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.38,538	Rs.56,036	Rs.29,277
User Rating	4.3 Based on 296 Reviews	4.6 Based on 1147 Reviews	4.2 Based on 502 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.3,636.8	-	-
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Basic Information

5 Seater AC

SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT

RXE

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.6,48,253^*

Rs.12,29,813^*

Rs.6,81,971^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.12,587/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.23,586/month

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Rs.12,985/month

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Insurance

Rs.38,538

Rs.56,036

Rs.29,277

User Rating

4.3

Based on 296 Reviews

4.6

Based on 1147 Reviews

4.2

Based on 502 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,636.8

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	K12N	1.2 l Kappa	1.0L Energy
Displacement (cc)	1197	1197	999
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	79.65bhp@6000rpm	81.8bhp@6000rpm	71bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	104.4Nm@3000rpm	113.8Nm@4000rpm	96Nm@3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	-	MPFi
Turbo Charger	-	-	No
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	5-Speed	5 Speed AMT	5-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

K12N

1.2 l Kappa

1.0L Energy

Displacement (cc)

1197

999

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

79.65bhp@6000rpm

81.8bhp@6000rpm

71bhp@6250rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	-	15
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	-	17
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	19.71	19.2	19.17
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	32	37	40
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	146	-	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Gas Type	-
Steering Type	-	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt	No
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.5	-	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	146	-	-
Tyre Size	155/65 R13	175/65 R15	195/60
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
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	3991
Width (mm)	1475	1710	1750
Height (mm)	1825	1631	1605
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	-	205
Wheel Base (mm)	2350	2450	2500
Front Tread (mm)	1280	-	1536
Rear Tread (mm)	1290	-	1535
Kerb Weight (kg)	935	-	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	391	-
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	510	-	405
No. of Doors	5	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	-	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes	No
Air Quality Control	Yes	-	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes	No
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	-	No
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes	No
Cruise Control	-	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	Bench Folding	Bench Folding
Smart Access Card Entry	-	-	No
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	-	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes	-
USB Charger	-	Front	-
Central Console Armrest	-	-	With Storage
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	PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone horn
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window	No
Autonomous Parking	-	No	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes	-
Cup Holders	-	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes	No
KeyLess Entry	-	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes	No
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	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	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)	Muted melange seat upholstery,8.9 cm LED instrument cluster
Digital Cluster	Semi	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	-	3.5
Upholstery	-	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Digital Odometer

Exterior
Available Colours	Metallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Midnight BlackSolid WhiteCerulean BlueEeco Colours	Starry NightCosmic BlueFierce RedShadow Grey With Abyss Black RoofFiery RedKhaki Dual ToneShadow GreyCosmic Dual ToneAtlas WhiteRanger Khaki+8 MoreExter Colours	Ice Cool WhiteStealth BlackMoonlight SilverRadiant RedCaspian BlueKiger Colours
Body Type	MinivanAll Minivan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	No
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes	No
Wheel Covers	Yes	No	No
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes	No
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	-	No
Chrome Grille	-	-	No
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	-	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	-	No
LED Taillights	-	Yes	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	C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,3-spoke steering wheel,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black front fender accentuator
Antenna	-	Shark Fin	No
Sunroof	-	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding	Manual
Tyre Size	155/65 R13	175/65 R15	195/60
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	13	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Metallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Midnight BlackSolid WhiteCerulean BlueEeco Colours

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

Ice Cool WhiteStealth BlackMoonlight SilverRadiant RedCaspian BlueKiger Colours

Body Type

MinivanAll Minivan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	-	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	No
Side Airbag Rear	-	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes	No
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	-	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines	No
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger	Driver
Hill Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	-	4
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	2	-	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	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	-	No
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Yes	No
Touchscreen	-	Yes	No
Touchscreen Size	-	8	-
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	-	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	-	Yes	No
Additional Features	-	Infotainment system(Multiple regional UI language),Infotainment system(Ambient sounds of nature)	-
Usb Ports	-	Yes	No
Inbuilt Apps	-	Bluelink	-
Rear Touch Screen Size	No	-	-
Speakers	-	Front & Rear	No
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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 is cheaper between Maruti Eeco and Hyundai Exter?

A ) Maruti Eeco price starts at ₹ 5.44 Lakh & Hyundai Exter price starts at ₹ 6 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Eeco is cheaper between these two cars.

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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