Hyundai Exter vs Renault KWID

Last Updated: October 12, 2026

Renault KWID price starts at Rs. 5.15 Lakh, which is Rs. 65,700 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 KWID a 999cc engine producing 68bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Exter and KWID, the Exter is the better pick for performance, while the KWID stands out for affordability.

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Exter vs KWID Comparison Summary

Specification Hyundai ExterRenault KWID
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.81 LakhRs. 5.15 Lakh
Mileage Not Available21.46 kmpl
Engine 1197 cc999 cc
Max power 82bhp@6000rpm68bhp@5500rpm

Exter vs KWID Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai Exter HX2Renault KWID ClimberMaruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma
Rating
3 reviews
313 reviews
67 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Renault Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.81 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.15 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.10 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 999 cc 1197 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 82bhp@6000rpm 68bhp@5500rpm 82bhp@5700rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3 3
Transmission Manual Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Hyundai Exter Colors
Renault KWID Colors
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 21.46 Kmpl 23.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 165/70 R14 165/70 185/65 R15
Boot Space 391 Liters 279 Liters 318 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes No
Cruise Control No Not Available No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 11,231 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 9,960 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,798 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 10,626 / 5 years
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 33,524 Exter Insurance Rs. 25,436 KWID Insurance Rs. 34,572 Baleno Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1197 cc
999 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.2 l Kappa
1.0 SCe
1.2L Z12E
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
999 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
82bhp@6000rpm
68bhp@5500rpm
82bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque
113.8Nm@4000rpm
92.5Nm@4250rpm
112.4Nm@4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
5-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
37 Liters
28 Liters
37 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
21.46 Kmpl
23.8 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
18 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
21 kmpl
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Gas Type
Not Available
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Steel with Cover
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
4.9
4.85 m
Tyre Size
165/70 R14
165/70
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
14
14
15
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
No
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Fabric
Reported Boot Space
391 Litres
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
No
Sami
Semi
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
279
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
5
Not Available
Boot Space
391 Liters
279 Liters
318 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Manual
Manual
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
No
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
No
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
No
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Not Available
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
No
Rear Spoiler
No
Yes
Yes
Antenna
No
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Length*Width*Height
3830*1723*1643 mm3
3731*1579*1490 mm3
3990*1745*1530 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2500 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
184 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Rear Parcel Shelf
Not Available
USB Charger
No
Front
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
No
Not Available
No
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
Not Available
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
Not Available
2
No
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Not Available
Height only
Android Auto
No
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
No
Bluetooth
No
Yes
No
USB Ports
No
Not Available
No
Additional Features
Not Available
Rear Parcel Shelf
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
No
Speakers
Not Available
Front Only
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
No
Not Available
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
No
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
No inch
8 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
No
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
No
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
No
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Not Available
No
Cooled Glovebox
No
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
No
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
No
Not Available
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
rear seat belt reminder
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
1 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
No
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
No
Day Night IRVM
No
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
No
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
No
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

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

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
No
SOS Button
No
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Not Available
No
Live Location
No
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Not Available
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
No
Live Weather
No
Not Available
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
No
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
No
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Yes
No

grossWeight
Not Available
Not Available
1410 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Renault KWID
  • Funky and muscular styling is attractive
  • Long features list makes it a great VFM proposition
  • Compact dimensions and light controls make it easy to drive in the city
  • New safety features
  • Single 1.0-litre engine option is BSVI Phase-2 compliant
Renault KWID
  • Engines lack punch especially out on the highway
  • AMT is sluggish
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is better between Renault KWID and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios?
  • Renault Kwid is a strong car. It is funky and muscular looking and comes with a decent amount of features. On the other hand, Going over speed breakers or potholes, you’ll find that the Nios never once breaks its composure, if the family man wants to feel like a young boy again and escape the monotony of city commutes, the Nios Turbo is the perfect tool for that. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you `to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
Q. Which car to choose, KWID, Santro or Wagon R?
  • All the three cars are good in their forte. The Kwid is a great first car, looks great and sports some nice features but the driving experience isn't the best. Whereas, Hyundai Santro has a smooth engine, easy-to-drive, well-equipped top-end variant, interior quality from a class-above. On the other hand, the Wagon R continues to be a sensible practical hatchback. It’s now stronger, more feature-loaded, more powerful and safer. Importantly, the prices have not gone up substantially. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.
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Exter Vs KWID Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai Exter vs Renault KWID?
As per the users experiences Hyundai Exter is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Renault KWID is better on the grounds of mileage and features.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai Exter vs Renault KWID?
The Renault KWID is cheaper than Hyundai Exter by ₹65,700.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai Exter vs Renault KWID?
For the HX2 version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Exter produces 82bhp@6000rpm of power and 113.8Nm@4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Climber version, 999 cc Petrol engine of KWID produces 68bhp@5500rpm of power and 92.5Nm@4250rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hyundai Exter has better performance.

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