But did you know which is the best option between Hyundai Exter or Maruti Swift, considering your budget and preferences? The comparison here will guide you in deciding which one is more viable for you. Whether you want to have an SUV like Hyundai Exter or a hatchback like Maruti Swift, they’re both loaded with technology and comfort.

Hyundai Exter price vs Maruti Swift

The base variant of Hyundai Exter SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT starts at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 10.43 Lakh* in New Delhi, and the on-road price will be Rs 12,12,421*. For all the festivals, including Diwali, several special schemes, with EMI as less as Rs 23,243*, will be available.

Maruti Swift ZXi Plus AMT DT Price Starts at Rs. 9.59 Lakh* (Ex-showroom). On road price in New Delhi is at Rs. 10,74,730*. The cheaper EMI plans start at Rs. 20,466 per month.

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Engine and Transmission

Both cars have 1.2L engines. But slightly differs in power. Hyundai Exter renders 81.8bhp @ 6000rpm, and Maruti Swift gives 80.46bhp @ 5700rpm. The count of cylinders for the former is 4 whereas for the latter it is 3. The cars are equipped with an automatic transmission facility that results in easy drives for each customer.

Fuel Efficiency and Performance

If mileage is what concerns a person then Maruti Swift does a great job at 25.75 kmpl while Hyundai Exter manages just 19.2 kmpl. Both are petrol-driven and come under BS VI 2.0. Their fuel tank capacity is 37 liters each.

Suspension and Steering

Both the cars have MacPherson strut suspension at the front, which will give a softer ride. The twist beam set-up is included in the rear suspension. The rear suspension of Hyundai Exter provides gas-type shock absorbers, but Maruti Swift has not given any hint towards it. Additionally, both the cars have electric steering that can be easily handled.

Dimensions and Ground Clearance:

Hyundai Exter is relatively shorter at 3815 mm. However, Exter is taller with a height of 1631 mm compared to Swift’s 1520 mm. Maruti Swift has a ground clearance of 163 mm, and the specification regarding Hyundai Exter’s ground clearance is not available .

Comfort and Convenience

The comfort features for both cars are pretty much the same, with power steering and auto climate control. Hyundai Exter has some added features, such as wireless phone charging and over-the-air (OTA) updates. Maruti Swift is more straightforward for matters of safety features being simple to operate.

Safety Features

As for the safety features, both the cars are equipped with ABS and central locking systems as a standard. What differs Hyundai Exter from Swift here is that the former shall be carrying along a set of features, including child safety lock, SOS button, and Google/Alexa connectivity.