contact@teamcardelight.com It is time to do a comparison of the Hyundai Exter against the Maruti Suzuki Swift to find out if the Hyundai’s SUV is worth buying over the Maruti’s hatchback!
Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Swift – Design
From the outside, the Exter has flat bonnet with a big Hyundai logo on it and the three-tier design nose. It has H-shaped LED DRLs that are connected via a black strip and the headlamps are square shape that are halogen projector headlights. Then there is the body cladding finished in matte black all over the car to contribute towards the Exter’s looks. Moving to the side, you’ll realize the SUV has boxy shape. The doors seems to be big enough to accommodate easy in’s and out’s of the SUV. The alloy wheels, roof rails, A and B-pillars has the dual-tone treatment, and the SUV is equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it has an upright tailgate with the rear windshield slightly tilted, shark fin antenna at the top, small roof-spoiler, flat and tall rear bumper with dual-tone finished. The taillamps has an H-shaped in them with a big black panel and big 2D Hyundai logo at the center.
At the front, the Swift has a big honeycomb grille for air intake for the engines and chrome strip at the center of the grille, LED DRLs and LED projector headlamps, but the fog lamps are halogens, and little cuts on the bonnet for sportier look. Moving to the side, it rides on the 15-inch alloy wheels with the door handles for the rear passengers at the window frame. Moving to the rear side, it gets LED taillamps but the indicators are halogen and a standard bumper with no changes or sportier look.
From the inside, the Hyundai Exter has an 8-inch infotainment system with two round dials on left and right of the system, and four buttons both the sides above the dials to control the infotainment system. The Exter comes with dual-tone dashboard theme option with round AC vents at the sides, and rectangular AC vents below the infotainment system. The Exter has a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control below the AC vents, single-pane sunroof on top, and dual dashcams – one behind the IRVM, and the other on the rear windshield. Moving to the rear, the seats aren’t split, but instead it’s a bench seat with the center passenger getting no headrest, but has rear AC vents, and the SUV is equipped with 6-speaker sound system.
From the inside, the Swift has a 7-inch infotainment system placed below the round-shaped AC vent and the AC vents at the side are placed horizontally. It has dual-tone dashboard theme option, and the pedals are finished in black. It has three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with analog instrument cluster, and round dials for automatic climate controls. It has one USB port at the front for charging. At the rear, the seats are split in 60:40 ratio.
Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Swift – Dimensions
| Hyundai Exter | Maruti Swift | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3815mm | 3845mm |
| Width | 1710mm | 1735mm |
| Height | 1631mm | 1530mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450mm | 2450mm |
| Ground Clearance | 185mm | 163mm |
| Boot Space | 391 litres | 268 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres – Petrol 60 litres – CNG | 37 litres – Petrol, 55 litres – CNG |
In terms of dimensions, the Hyundai Exter measures 3815mm in length, 1710mm in width, and 1631mm in height. The Maruti Swift on the other hand measures 3845mm in length which is 30mm longer, 1735mm in width that is 25mm wider, and 1530mm in height which is 101mm shorter. Both the cars has the same wheelbase of 2450mm, and same petrol fuel tank of 37 litres. However, the Exter has a 60 litre CNG Cylinder which is 5 litre bigger than the 55 litre CNG Cylinder of Swift. The Exter got ground clearance of 185mm that is higher by 22mm from the 163mm ground clearance of Maruti Suzuki Swift.
Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Swift – Powertrain
| Hyundai Exter | Maruti Swift | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2-litre Kappa Engine | 1.2-litre petrol |
| Displacement | 1197cc | 1197cc |
| Power | 81.8 bhp | 88.50 bhp |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 19.4 kmpl – MT 19.2 kmpl – AMT | 22.38 kmpl – MT 22.56 kmpl – AMT |
In Engine Options, the Exter and Swift will be powered by standard petrol engine. The Exter is powered by the 1.2-litre Kappa Engine which is a petrol engine producing 81.8 bhp and 113.8 Nm of torque paired to 5-speed Manual with 19.4 kmpl fuel economy, and 5-speed Automatic with 19.2 kmpl fuel economy. The Swift on the other is powered by the 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 88.50 bhp and 113 Nm of torque mated to 5-speed Manual Gearbox with 22.38 kmpl fuel economy and 5-speed Automatic Gearbox with 22.56 kmpl fuel economy.
| Hyundai Exter | Maruti Swift | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel (CNG) | 1.2-litre CNG |
| Displacement | 1197cc | 1197cc |
| Power | 67.72 bhp | 76.43 bhp |
| Torque | 95.2 Nm | 98.5 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 27.10 km/kg | 30.9 km/kg |
Other than the Petrol engine, the Exter and Swift also have alternate fuel option, CNG. The Exter has a 1.2-litre Bi-Fuel (CNG) engine that puts out 67.72 bhp and 95.2 Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox only with 27.10 km/kg fuel efficiency. The Swift is powered by the 1.2-litre CNG produces 76.43 bhp and 98.5 Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed Manual Gearbox only with 30.9 km/kg fuel efficiency.
Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Swift – Features
| Features | Hyundai Exter | |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel Size and Type | 15-inch alloy wheels | 15-inch alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| AC | Auto | Auto |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | – |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Analog |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch | 7-inch |
| Android Auto/Apple Carplay | Wired | Wired |
| Voice Commands | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | Single-Pane | – |
| Wireless Charging Pad | Yes | – |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | – |
| Sound System | 6-speaker standard sound system | 6-speaker standard sound system |
In Features, the Swift misses out on cooled glovebox, wireless charging pad, sunroof, digital instrument cluster, bigger infotainment system, and rear AC vents.
| Safety Features | Hyundai Exter | Maruti Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six Airbags | Two Airbags |
| Camera | Reverse-Parking Camera | Reverse-Parking Camera |
| Parking Sensor | Rear | Rear |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS | Yes | – |
| Traction Control | Yes | – |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Auto headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| Disc Brakes | Front Disc | Front Disc |
As for the safety, the Swift misses out on six airbags, traction control, and Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Swift – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Exter | Rs. 6 lakh – Rs. 10 lakh |
| Maruti Suzuki Swift | Rs. 5.99 lakh – Rs. 9.03 lakh |
The Hyundai Exter starts at Rs. 6 lakh for the base variant ‘EX’ and goes up to Rs. 10 lakh for the top variant, ‘SX (O) Connect AMT.’ The Maruti Swift is priced at Rs. 5.99 lakh for the entry-level ‘LXI’ variant and goes up to Rs. 9.03 lakh for the top variant ‘ZXI Plus DT Automatic.’ The price difference between the two base variant is Rs. 1,000, and Rs. 97,000 for the top variant.
As for the warranty, the Hyundai Exter has a warranty period of 3 years/1,00,000 km that can be extended up to 7 years/1,00,000 km, and Maruti offers 2 years/40,000 warranty period for the Swift that can be extended up to 5 years/1,00,000 km.
Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Swift – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which model depends totally on you, however, if you ask us, the Hyundai Exter looks spacious from the inside, engine performance is good, and offers more features than the Swift. The Swift however, looks sportier from outside, engine is powerful than Exter, and offers decent amount of features. So, if you’ve an affordable SUV requirement, it is recommended to opt for the Exter, or if you’re looking for an fuel efficient hatchback, then Maruti Swift is for you. So, tell us, which model are you choosing?
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