Hyundai Exter vs Rivals: Specifications Compared

Modified On Jul 19, 2023 06:05 PM By Shreyash for Hyundai Exter

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We find out how the Hyundai Exter fares against its rivals on paper

Hyundai Exter is now on sale in India and is being offered in five broad variants – EX, S, SX, SX (O), and SX (O) Connect – along with both petrol and CNG powertrain options. Considering the size and price of the micro SUV, we have compared its specifications with its direct rival, the Tata Punch, as well as other close rivals in the small SUV and crossover space. Let’s see how each of them fared on paper:

Dimensions

Dimensions	Hyundai Exter	Tata Punch	Citroen C3	Maruti Ignis	Renault Kiger	Nissan Magnite
Length	3,815mm	3,827mm	3,981mm	3,700mm	3,991mm	3,994mm
Width	1,710mm	1,742mm	1,733mm	1,690mm	1,750mm	1,758mm
Height	1,631mm	1,615mm	Up to 1,604mm	1,595mm	1,605mm	1,572mm
Wheelbase	2,450mm	2,445mm	2,540mm	2,435mm	2,500mm	2,500mm
Boot Space	391 litres	366 litres	315 litres	260 litres	405 litres	336 litres

Hyundai Exter

Hyundai Exter stands out as the tallest among all the models mentioned in the table. However, in terms of length, it is shorter and narrower than all except the Maruti Ignis.
Exter’s direct rival, the Tata Punch, is longer than the Hyundai’s micro SUV, but falls short in terms of wheelbase and boot space figures.
Understandably, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite subcompact SUVs are longer and wider than the rest of the cars here but it’s the Citroen C3 that claims the longest wheelbase.
The Kiger’s boot offers the highest luggage loading capacity, followed by the Hyundai Exter, which has the second-highest boot space among all the models in this comparison.

Powertrain

Specs	Hyundai Exter		Tata Punch	Citroen C3		Maruti Ignis	Renault Kiger/ Nissan Magnite
Engine	1.2-litre Petrol	1.2-litre Petrol +CNG	1.2-litre Petrol	1.2-litre Petrol	1.2-litreTurbo Petrol	1.2-litre Petrol	1-litre Petrol	1-litre Turbo Petrol
Power	83PS	69PS	88PS	82PS	110PS	83PS	72PS	100PS
Torque	114Nm	95Nm	115Nm	115Nm	190Nm	113Nm	96Nm	Up to 160Nm
Transmission	5MT, 5AMT	5MT	5MT, 5AMT	5MT	6MT	5MT, 5AMT	5MT, 5AMT/ 5MT	5MT, CVT

Tata Punch Engine

All these models except the Renault-Nissan twins offer a 1.2-litre petrol engine. However, the Hyundai Exter is the only model here to also offer a CNG option (at this time).
The output figures and transmission options for the Maruti Ignis and Hyundai Exter petrol are almost identical. They are also the only models here to offer a four-cylinder engine which offers more refinement than the three-cylinder units of the others.
If you want performance, it’s the C3’s turbo-petrol engine with the most power and torque and the only one to offer a 6-speed transmission.
Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite on the other hand come with smaller 1-litre naturally aspirated petrol (72PS and 96Nm) and 1-litre turbo petrol (100PS and up to 160Nm) engines. The turbo variants of these subcompact SUVs also come with the option of a CVT automatic transmission, unlike other models which only have the option of an AMT gearbox.
The Tata Punch is due to get a CNG option later in the year, differentiated from the Exter CNG with its twin-cylinder setup for a bigger boot.

Also See: Hyundai Exter Detailed In 20 Images

Feature Highlights

Hyundai Exter

Tata Punch

Citroen C3

Maruti Ignis

Renault Kiger

Nissan Magnite

Projector Headlamps (Bi-function)

LED DRLs

LED tail lamps

LED turn indicators on ORVMS

15-inch dual-tone wheels

Single pane sunroof

Height adjustable driver’s seat

8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit

Connected car features (Bluelink and Alexa)

Digitised driver’s display

Cruise Control

Push button start/stop

Auto headlamps

Wireless charging

Auto AC

Six airbags (standard)

Tyre Pressure monitoring system

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Hill assist

Day & Night IRVM

Dual-camera dash cam

ISOFIX child seat anchorages

Rear Parking Camera

3-point seatbelt for all passengers

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

LED taillamps

Front fog lamps

16-inch dual tone alloy wheels

7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit

Connected car features

7-inch semi-digital driver’s display

Auto headlamps

Rain sensing wipers

Auto AC

Cruise Control

Push button start/stop

Height adjustable driver’s seat

ISOFIX child seat anchorages

Rear Parking Camera

Traction Pro Mode (AMT only)

Anti-glare IRVM

Halogen Headlamps

LED DRLs

Front fog lamps

15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels

Height adjustable driver’s seat
10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment unit
Connected car features

Digitised instrument cluster

Power adjustable ORVMs

Engine auto stop/startTyre pressure monitor

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Hill assist

Day/Night IRVM

Rear parking camera

LED projector headlamps

15-inch alloy wheels

Front fog lamps

7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit

Auto AC

Height-adjustable driver’s seat

Push-button start/stop

Keyless entry

ISOFIX child seat anchorages
Rear parking

Camera

Hill assist

Electronic stability control (ESC)

LED headlamps and tail lamps

16-inch alloy wheels
8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit

Height-adjustable driver’s seat

Auto AC

7-inch display in instrument cluster

PM 2.5 air filter

Cruise Control

Wireless charging

Four airbags

ISOFIX child seat anchorages

Electronic stability control

Hill assist

Tyre pressure monitor

LED projector headlamps

LED fog lamps

16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels

Height-adjustable driver’s seat

7-inch digital instrument cluster

8-inch touchscreen system

360-degree camera

Cruise control

Auto AC

PM 2.5 air filter

Optional connected car tech

Tyre pressure monitor

Electronic stability control

3-point seatbelt for all passengers

Vehicle stability control

Hyundai Exter Interior

It is the Hyundai Exter that offers a more comprehensive list of features, with many, like a sunroof, dual-cameras dash cam, and six airbags as standard, being segment firsts.
Tata Punch is also a well-packaged offering, and comes with features such as rain-sensing wipers, traction modes and 16-inch alloy wheels over the Hyundai micro SUV.
Nissan Magnite is the only offering in the segment which comes with a 360-degree camera while the Citroen hatchback gets the biggest touchscreen unit here
Renault Kiger comes with up to four airbags, while Tata Punch, Maruti Ignis and Citroen C3 only get the mandated dual front airbags. Even so, the Punch is the only model here with a five-star safety rating from the Global NCAP crash tests
Even though the Maruti Ignis is the most dated offering here, it still covers all the basic requirements. At the same time, the C3 has even fewer creature comforts to offer, despite the additional tech over the Maruti model.

Prices

Hyundai Exter	Tata Punch	Citroen C3	Maruti Ignis	Renault Kiger	Nissan Magnite
Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10.10 lakh	Rs 6 lakh to Rs 9.52 lakh	Rs 6.16 lakh to Rs Rs 8.80 lakh	Rs 5.84 lakh to Rs 8.16 lakh	Rs 6.50 lakh to Rs 11.23 lakh	Rs 6 lakh to Rs 11.02 lakh

Hyundai Exter

The Hyundai Exter is priced quite similarly to the Tata Punch while at the top-end, the Renault and Nissan subcompact SUVs are more expensive. Meanwhile, the The Ignis is the least expensive model in this comparison, followed by the Citroen C3. We have also compared the prices of the Hyundai Exter with its rivals in detail here. Let us know in the comments which one of these cars you will consider.