Maruti Ignis vs Hyundai Exter

Should you buy Maruti Ignis 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 Ignis price starts at Rs 5.85 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol) and Hyundai Exter price starts Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for EX (Petrol). Ignis has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Exter has 1197 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Ignis has a mileage of 20.89 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Exter has a mileage of 27.1 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Ignis Vs Exter

Key Highlights	Maruti Ignis	Hyundai Exter
On Road Price	Rs.9,11,478^*	Rs.12,29,813^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1197	1197
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Brand / Model
Variant
Maruti Ignis
Rs8.12 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
Variant
Hyundai Exter
Rs10.51 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Brand / Model
Variant

Maruti Ignis
Alpha AMT
8.12 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Exter
SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
10.51 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Alpha AMT	SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.9,11,478^*	Rs.12,29,813^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.17,352/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.23,586/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.42,638	Rs.56,036
User Rating	4.4 Based on 630 Reviews	4.6 Based on 1144 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Alpha AMT

SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.9,11,478^*

Rs.12,29,813^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.17,352/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.23,586/month

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Insurance

Rs.42,638

Rs.56,036

User Rating

4.4

Based on 630 Reviews

4.6

Based on 1144 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	VVT	1.2 l Kappa
Displacement (cc)	1197	1197
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	81.80bhp@6000rpm	81.8bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	113Nm@4200rpm	113.8Nm@4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed AMT	5 Speed AMT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

VVT

1.2 l Kappa

Displacement (cc)

1197

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

81.80bhp@6000rpm

81.8bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	23	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	20.89	19.2
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	32	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

20.89

19.2

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

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	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.7	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	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)	3700	3815
Width (mm)	1690	1710
Height (mm)	1595	1631
Wheel Base (mm)	2435	2450
Kerb Weight (kg)	840-865	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	391
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	260	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	Bench Folding
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	-	Front
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Eco coating,Rear parcel tray,Battery saver & AMS
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front Only	-
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	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	Driver & Co- Driver Sun Visor,Chrome Accents on AC Louvers,Meter Accent Lighting,Foot Rest,Parcel Tray,	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)
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Dual Tone Dashboard

Exterior
Available Colours	Nexa Blue With Black RoofGlistening GreyPearl Arctic WhiteLucent Orange With Black RoofNexa Blue With Silver RoofPearl Midnight BlackLucent OrangeSilky SilverTurquoise BlueNexa Blue+5 MoreIgnis Colours	Starry NightCosmic BlueFierce RedShadow Grey With Abyss Black RoofFiery RedKhaki Dual ToneShadow GreyCosmic Dual ToneAtlas WhiteRanger Khaki+8 MoreExter Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Additional Features	Body Coloured Door Handles,Body Coloured ORVMs,Door Sash Black-out,Fender Arch Moulding,Side Sill Moulding,Front Grille With Chrome Accents,Front Wiper and Washer,High-mount LED 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
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	175/65 R15	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Nexa Blue With Black RoofGlistening GreyPearl Arctic WhiteLucent Orange With Black RoofNexa Blue With Silver Roof+5 MoreIgnis Colours

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

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

SUVAll SUV 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	2	6
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
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	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
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Navigation With Live Traffic

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	7	8
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	-	Yes
Apple Car Play	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	-
Additional Features	-	Infotainment system(Multiple regional UI language),Infotainment system(Ambient sounds of nature)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Bluelink
Tweeter	2	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Ignis
- Healthy 180mm ground clearance lets you tackle a bit of rough roads.
- Ample cabin space for four occupants. Healthy amount of headroom and legroom on offer.
- High seating position. Gives a commanding view of the road ahead.
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 Ignis
- Quality of plastic used inside the cabin are slightly hard. The light white colour is likely to get dirt easily too.
- Centre console of mid-spec variants (without touchscreen) looks a bit awkward.
Hyundai Exter
- Looks are polarising
- Drive lacks excitement and a turbo-petrol engine option
- Safety rating remains to be seen

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Rs.5.85 - 8.12 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.49 - 9.64 Lakh^*
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Rs.5.85 - 8.12 Lakh^*
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Rs.5.64 - 7.47 Lakh^*
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Rs.5.85 - 8.12 Lakh^*
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Rs.5.85 - 8.12 Lakh^*
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Rs.5.85 - 8.12 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Rs.6 - 10.51 Lakh^*
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Rs.6 - 10.51 Lakh^*
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Rs.6 - 10.51 Lakh^*
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Rs.6.70 - 9.92 Lakh^*
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Questions & answers

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

A ) Maruti Ignis price starts at ₹ 5.85 Lakh & Hyundai Exter price starts at ₹ 6 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Ignis is cheaper between these two cars.

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

A ) The mileage of Ignis is 20.89 kmpl & the mileage of Exter is 19.2 kmpl. Maruti Ignis gives better mileage than Hyundai Exter.

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