Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Alto

Last Updated: November 8, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Alto price starts at Rs. 5.13 Lakh, which is Rs. 67,600 cheaper than the base variant of Hyundai Exter, priced at Rs. 5.81 Lakh. On the performance front, the Exter uses a 1197cc engine producing 82bhp@6000rpm and the Alto 800 a 796cc engine producing 40.36bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Exter and Alto 800, the Exter is the better pick for performance, while the Alto 800 stands out for affordability.

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Exter vs Alto 800 Comparison Summary

Specification Hyundai ExterMaruti Suzuki Alto
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.81 LakhRs. 5.13 Lakh
Mileage Not Available31.59 Km/Kg
Engine 1197 cc796 cc
Max power 82bhp@6000rpm40.36bhp@6000rpm

Exter vs Alto 800 Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai Exter HX2Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 LXI Opt S-CNG
Rating
3 reviews
829 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.81 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.13 Lakh
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 796 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 82bhp@6000rpm 40.36bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Hyundai Exter Colors
Fuel Type Petrol CNG
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 31.59 Km/Kg
Tyre Size 165/70 R14 145/80 R12
Boot Space 391 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Not Available
Cruise Control No Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 11,231 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 34,123 Exter Insurance Not Available
Brochure
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Displacement
1197 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
1.2 l Kappa
F8D
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
796 cc
Max Power
82bhp@6000rpm
40.36bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
113.8Nm@4000rpm
60Nm@3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
850 Kg

Fuel Type
Petrol
CNG
Fuel Capacity
37 Liters
60 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
31.59 Km/Kg
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Petrol
Secondary Fuel Capacity
Not Available
35 Liters

Shock Absorbers Type
Gas Type
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Wheels Type
Steel without Cover
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
Mac Pherson Strut
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
3-Link Rigid Axle Suspensio
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
4.6
Tyre Size
165/70 R14
145/80 R12
Wheel Size
14
12
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless Tyres

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Dual-Tone interiors,B & C Pillar Upper Trims,C Pillar Lower Trim (Molded,Seat Upholstery(Fabric+Vinyl),Silver Accent Inside Door Handles,Silver Accent on Steering Wheel,Silver Accent on Louvers
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Reported Boot Space
391 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
391 Liters
Not Available

Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Body Coloured Bumpers,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Wheel Covers(Full)
ORVM
Manual
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
No
Not Available
Antenna
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
3830*1723*1643 mm3
3445*1515*1475 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2360 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Assist Grips (Co - Dr. + Rear),Digital Clock (In Speedometer Display,Sun Visor(Dr.+Co Dr),RR Seat Head Rest - Integrated Type,Remote Fuel Lid Opener,Front Door Trim Map Pocket (Dr.),Front Door Trim Map Pocket (Passenger),Front & Rear Console Bottle Holder
USB Charger
No
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
No
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
No
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Not Available
Android Auto
No
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
No
Not Available
Bluetooth
No
Not Available
USB Ports
No
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
Not Available
Power Windows
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
No
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Collapsible
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Not Available
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
No inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
No
Not Available
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
No
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
No
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
RR Seat belt ELR Type,High-Mounted Stop Lamp,Front Wiper & Washer(2 Speed+Intermittent)
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
No
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
No
Not Available
Rear Camera
No
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
No
Not Available
Speed Assist System
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
SOS Button
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Live Weather
No
Not Available
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Alto
  • Now all variants have dual airbags as an option
  • Future ready BS6 compliant engine
  • You just can't beat the Maruti service network.
Maruti Suzuki Alto
  • Still no touchscreen infotainment system
  • No AMT option
  • Base variant misses essentials like power steering and air conditioning.
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Latest News on Hyundai Exter and Maruti Suzuki Alto 800

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. How to best Alto ya celerio?
  • Both the Maruti Alto and Maruti Celerio are great options, but the choice depends on your needs. The Alto was an affordable and fuel-efficient option, ideal for city driving, but it has been discontinued. Meanwhile, the Celerio offers a more spacious cabin, better features, and a more powerful engine for a comfortable ride. We recommend checking the specifications and features on the provided websites to choose the best fit for you.https://www.cardekho.com/carmodels/Maruti/Maruti_Alto_800https://www.cardekho.com/carmodels/Maruti/Maruti_Celerio
Q. Which is better, Maruti Alto 800 or Alto K10?
  • Both cars are great in their own forte. Maruti Alto 800 is a great car which comes at an amazing price point. If you are looking for an entry-level hatchback which is efficient, comfortable and easy on the wallet, the Alto is still hard to beat. On the other hand, Overall, the new Maruti Suzuki K10 really impresses but there are some shortfalls as well. The engine gets vocal at higher revs, there are absolutely no storage spaces for rear seat passengers and there are some key convenience features missing too. Apart from this, the Alto K10 is hard to fault. It is likeable inside out, the engine is powerful with excellent drivability, it has more than space for four people, the ride quality is comfortable and it is extremely easy to drive. The new Alto K10 not feels like a proper upgrade over the 800 but also shines overall as a great product. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. What is the difference between STD and STD Opt?
  • Is alto 800std 2019model have power staring?
  • The STD Opt variant of Maruti Alto 800 offers a passenger bag and passenger side sun visor over the STD variant. You may click on the following link for a detailed comparison: Alto 800 STD vs Alto 800 STD Opt.
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Hyundai Exter Vs Maruti Suzuki Alto FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Alto?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Alto?
The Maruti Suzuki Alto is cheaper than Hyundai Exter by ₹67,600.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Alto?
For the HX2 version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Exter produces 82bhp@6000rpm of power and 113.8Nm@4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the LXI Opt S-CNG version, 796 cc CNG engine of Alto 800 produces 40.36bhp@6000rpm of power and 60Nm@3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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