Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

CarWale brings you comparison of Hyundai Exter, Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Maruti Suzuki Baleno. The Hyundai Exter price is Rs. 6.20 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Fronx price is Rs. 7.51 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Baleno price is Rs. 6.66 Lakh. The Hyundai Exter is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG, Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Maruti Suzuki Baleno is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Exter provides the mileage of 19.4 kmpl, Fronx provides the mileage of 21.79 kmpl and Baleno provides the mileage of 22.35 kmpl.

Exter vs Fronx vs Baleno Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Exter	Fronx	Baleno
Price	Rs. 6.20 Lakh	Rs. 7.51 Lakh	Rs. 6.66 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1197 cc	1197 cc
Power	82 bhp	89 bhp	88 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Hyundai Exter

EX 1.2 MT

Rs. 6.20 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma 1.2L MT

Rs. 7.51 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Sigma MT

Rs. 6.66 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.2 Kappa	1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT	1.2L VVT	1.0L Energy
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm	88 bhp @ 6000 rpm	71 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.4View Mileage Details	21.79View Mileage Details	22.35View Mileage Details	20.18View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	718	806	827	807
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Motor
Others		Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut with Lower Triangle & Coil Spring, Anti-roll Bar & Traverse Arm
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		4.9	4.85
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	165 / 70 R14	195 / 60 R16	185 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	165 / 70 R14	195 / 60 R16	185 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC				Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1			2

Lighting
Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver	Driver
One Touch Up		Driver	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Black	Black	Unpainted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		Internal	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down)	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors		Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours			Black / Blue	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Analogue	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Atlas White	Nexa Blue (Celestial)	Pearl Midnight Black	Caspian Blue
	Grandeur Grey	Nexa Blue	Stealth Black
	Earthen Brown	Grandeur Grey	Moonlight Silver
	Opulent Red	Splendid Silver	Ice Cool White
	Splendid Silver	Luxe Beige
	Arctic White	Opulent Red
	Arctic White	Arctic White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

170 Ratings

4.5/5

173 Ratings

4.6/5

39 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.8Exterior	4.4Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.5Comfort	4.4Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.5Performance	4.3Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy	4.5Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.6Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Superb

Good looks and mostly new models stylish design and good features in car motor-driven power steering and good fat with digital display and mostly like of front fast USB charger

My Super Car

I am really happy with this purchase Fronx. I've driven this car and it is a very smooth drive. If you go long very comfortable to sit and drive. For hill, it's my experience very happy with this car.

Value for money

Buying experience is just like average It's really amazing while only two person in car but not well in 5 Look is good and performance is an average experience Service of Maruti is average but it's not cost too much high There are various pros such as power window auto AC and so on There are various items missing in Sigma model such as steering mounting controls rear AC.

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Exter vs Fronx vs Baleno Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Hyundai Exter, Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Maruti Suzuki Baleno?

Hyundai Exter price is Rs. 6.20 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Fronx price is Rs. 7.51 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Baleno price is Rs. 6.66 Lakh. Hence Hyundai Exter is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Exter, Fronx and Baleno is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the EX 1.2 MT variant, mileage of Exter is 19.4kmpl, for the Sigma 1.2L MT variant, mileage of Fronx is 21.79kmpl and for the Sigma MT variant, mileage of Baleno is 22.35kmpl. Thus making Baleno the most fuel efficient as compared to Exter and Fronx

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Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Length (mm)	3815	3995	3990	3991
Width (mm)	1710	1765	1745	1750
Height (mm)	1631	1550	1500	1605
Wheelbase (mm)	2450	2520	2520	2500
Ground Clearance (mm)	185	190		205
Kerb Weight (kg)			925

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	391	308	318	405
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	37	37	40

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit				Black
Rub-strips				Black

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	LED	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights				LED
Cabin Lamps	Front	Centre		Front
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3		2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000		40000	100000