Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

CarWale brings you comparison of Hyundai Exter and Maruti Suzuki Fronx. The Hyundai Exter price is Rs. 5.81 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Fronx price is Rs. 6.85 Lakh. The Hyundai Exter is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Fronx provides the mileage of 21.79 kmpl.

Exter HX 2 Petrol Manual vs Fronx Sigma Petrol 1.2L Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Exter	Fronx
Price	Rs. 5.81 Lakh	Rs. 6.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1197 cc
Power	82 bhp	89 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Hyundai Exter

HX 2 Petrol Manual

Rs. 5.81 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma Petrol 1.2L Manual

Rs. 6.85 Lakh

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Hyundai Exter

HX 2 Petrol Manual

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma Petrol 1.2L Manual

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.2 Kappa	1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage		ARAI: 21.79 kmpl \| User Reported: 20 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		806
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with coil spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled torsion beam axle with coil spring	Torsion Beam
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (165/70R14), Located Underbody	Steel (195/60R16), Located in Boot
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		4.9
Front Tyres	165 / 70 R14	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	165 / 70 R14	195 / 60 R16
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	1 Star (ANCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Clutch Lock
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Collapsible Steering Column
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Brake Disc Wiping
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Lockable Glovebox
Seat Belt Warning	1

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment		Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight Washer
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Video Recording
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Centre Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Exterior Door	Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish		Black
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Body-Coloured finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs		Externally Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Manual	Cabin-Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen
Audio System
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Auto Crash Alert
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
In-Car Payment
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption & Distance to Empty
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Golden Bronze	Nexa Blue (Celestial)
	Titanium Black Matte	Arctic White
	Starry Night	Splendid Silver
	Titan Grey	Grandeur Grey
	Titanium Black	Earthen Brown
	Atlas White	Opulent Red
	Ranger Khaki	Bluish Black

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

66 Ratings

Rating Parameters		4.8Exterior
		4.6Comfort
		4.6Performance
		4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good

Excellent and good performances and great experience with all the great news that we have received, and it is intended solely for this good looking and would take one drive, make a good experience, and enormous tour mileage is wonderful, and I have a good experience with this.

Amazing Car

After driving the Maruti Suzuki Fronx for 3000 km, it proves to be a strong and versatile offering, especially for those who want a balance between a hatchback, sub-compact SUV, and compact SUV. It is popular for its fantastic design, comfortable ride, and excellent mileage. It stands as a practical and reliable car for both daily commutes and occasional long-distance trips. The Maruti Fronx emerges as a stylish, practical, and economical car. Its mileage, reliability, and Maruti's large service network make it a strong choice. It is an excellent option for those who want a car that performs well both in the city and on the highway.

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204 Used Exter

Rs. 4 Lakhonwards

318 Used Fronx

Rs. 2.5 Lakhonwards

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Exter comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3830 mm * 1723 mm * 1643 mm	3995 mm * 1765 mm * 1550 mm
Ground Clearance		190 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2520

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	391 L	308 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	37

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Snorkel
Antenna		Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Hub Lock
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs