AI Verdict

Hyundai AuravsHyundai Exter

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Hyundai Exter

62% Match

The Exter edges out the Aura by packing in genuine safety upgrades (ESP, traction control, hill hold control), a more modern digital instrument cluster, a 5-door practical body, and a longer extendable warranty, all for a lower ex-showroom price. The Aura counters with a slightly larger boot and a 2-star Global NCAP rating where the Exter remains untested, but overall the Exter's broader feature set at a lower price makes it the stronger buy.

Hyundai Aura

E Petrol Manual

₹6 - ₹8.6 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Bigger Boot
The Aura offers 402 litres of bootspace versus 391 litres on the Exter, giving it a slight edge for luggage.
NCAP Tested
The Aura carries a 2-Star Global NCAP rating while the Exter has not been crash tested yet, giving buyers at least a known safety benchmark.
Dual-Tone Cabin
The Aura features a dual-tone grey interior finish compared to the Exter's single-tone black cabin, giving it a slightly richer look.

AI Match

62%

Hyundai Exter

Performance
55%
Comfort
60%
Luxury & Interior
50%
Technology
40%
Safety
68%
Ownership
68%
Practicality
62%
Value
65%

Hyundai Exter

HX 2 Petrol Manual

₹5.81 - ₹9.61 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Real Stability Control
The Exter adds Electronic Stability Program, Traction Control, and Hill Hold Control, none of which the Aura offers.
Digital Driver Display
The Exter gets a Digital Instrument Cluster with adjustable brightness and digital tachometer, versus the Aura's fully analogue cluster.
Longer Warranty Coverage
The Exter's warranty extends up to 7 years or 140,000 kms versus the Aura's base 3 years or 100,000 kms.

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

Tell us how you drive. Your daily use changes the recommendation.

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Hyundai Exter

62% Match

The Exter offers better everyday usability with remote central locking, cabin boot access, a digital cluster, and a slightly lower price, making it a touch more convenient for daily city use than the Aura.

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Why Exter for you?

Lower Price

The Exter is priced lower (₹5,80,600 vs ₹5,99,990), giving commuters better value for a similar petrol engine.

Convenience Features

Remote central locking, cabin-to-boot access, and a digital instrument cluster make daily errands and parking easier than the Aura's manual locking and analogue cluster.

ESP & Traction Control

The Exter adds ESP, traction control and hill hold control, which help in daily stop-go traffic and wet roads, features missing on the Aura.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Hyundai Aura and Hyundai Exter stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Hyundai Aura

Hyundai Exter

Hyundai Exter pulls ahead overall

Both share an identical 1.2L Kappa petrol engine and manual gearbox, so the real separation comes from safety electronics and ownership value where the Exter pulls ahead, while the Aura claws back a little ground only in interior styling and boot space.

Real Stability Control

The Exter adds Electronic Stability Program, Traction Control, and Hill Hold Control, none of which the Aura offers.

Digital Driver Display

The Exter gets a Digital Instrument Cluster with adjustable brightness and digital tachometer, versus the Aura's fully analogue cluster.

Longer Warranty Coverage

The Exter's warranty extends up to 7 years or 140,000 kms versus the Aura's base 3 years or 100,000 kms.

A Trade-off

The Aura offers 402 litres of bootspace versus 391 litres on the Exter, giving it a slight edge for luggage.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Hyundai Aura

Strengths for those who prioritise performance, safety and comfort.

Bigger Boot
The Aura offers 402 litres of bootspace versus 391 litres on the Exter, giving it a slight edge for luggage.
NCAP Tested
The Aura carries a 2-Star Global NCAP rating while the Exter has not been crash tested yet, giving buyers at least a known safety benchmark.
Dual-Tone Cabin
The Aura features a dual-tone grey interior finish compared to the Exter's single-tone black cabin, giving it a slightly richer look.
Cooled Glovebox
The Aura comes with a cooled glovebox for chilling small items, a comfort feature the Exter skips entirely.
LED Taillights with Analogue Charm
The Aura pairs LED taillights with a classic analogue instrument cluster and tachometer for buyers who prefer traditional dials.

Hyundai Exter

Strengths for those who prioritise value and safety.

Real Stability Control
The Exter adds Electronic Stability Program, Traction Control, and Hill Hold Control, none of which the Aura offers.
Digital Driver Display
The Exter gets a Digital Instrument Cluster with adjustable brightness and digital tachometer, versus the Aura's fully analogue cluster.
Longer Warranty Coverage
The Exter's warranty extends up to 7 years or 140,000 kms versus the Aura's base 3 years or 100,000 kms.
Extra Door for Easy Access
The Exter is a proper 5-door hatchback while the Aura is a 4-door sedan, easing rear passenger entry and exit.
Lower Price Tag
The Exter comes in at Rs. 580,600 ex-showroom, undercutting the Aura's Rs. 599,990 while offering more active safety kit.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Pure Electric Driving Mode No No

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension
Front Suspension McPherson Strut McPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension Coupled torsion beam axle Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Advanced Suspension Features No

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / 100,000 kms 3 Years / Unlimited Kms (Extendable up to 7 Years / 140000 Kms)

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control
Air Conditioner Manual (Front AC: Fan speed control) Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater Yes Yes
Air Purifier No

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front Only Power Windows Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering
Steering Adjustment No
Steering-Mounted Controls No No
Steering Power assisted (Electric) steering Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Additional Steering Features No No

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling
Interior Dual Tone (Dual Tone Grey) Single Tone (Black)
Roof Rails No No
Spoiler No
Wrappings No
Scuff Plates No
Body-coloured Bumpers Yes
Rub-strips No
Body Kit No

Mileage	User Reported: 19.4 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Engine Type	1.2 Kappa	1.2 Kappa
Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	114 Nm @ 4000 rpm	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	No
Idle Start/Stop	No
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Direct Start in CNG	No

Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Limited Slip Differential	No
Differential Lock	No	No
Drive Modes		No
Terrain Modes		No
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Length Width Height	3995 mm * 1680 mm * 1520 mm	3830 mm * 1723 mm * 1643 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2450 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 litres	37 litres
Doors	4 Doors	5 Doors
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)		No

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	165 / 70 R14	165 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	165 / 70 R14	165 / 70 R14
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	Steel (165/70R14), Located Underbody
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Central Locking	No	Remote
Interior Door Handles Finish	Unpainted
Fuel Fillers Lid		Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	No
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	No	No
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse		No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Extendable Sun Visor		No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	No	Yes
Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish	Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener	Cabin-Release	Manual
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	No
Rain-sensing Wipers	No

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled torsion beam axle	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Advanced Suspension Features		No

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		No
ADAS	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Lane Functions		No
Rear Collision Assist		No
High-beam Assist	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No	No
Anti Theft Alarm		Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)		No
Automatic Park Lock		No
Clutch Lock		No
Brake Sway Control		No
Active headrest	No
Video Recording		No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No

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)
NCAP Rating	2 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Seatbelts		Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	No	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator		No
Dashcam	No	No
Collapsible Steering Column		No
Breakdown Assistance Call Button		No

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	No	Yes
Hill Hold Control	No	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	No
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	No	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist		No
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)		No
Brake Disc Wiping		No

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Fan speed control)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade		No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	No	No
Parking Assist	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Bottle Holder in Doors		All Doors
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	No	Yes
Sunglass Holder	No
Rear Parcel Tray		No
Cabin Boot Access	No	Yes
Third Row Cup Holders	No
Lockable Glovebox		No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	No
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	No	No
Bootspace	402 L	391 L
Boot Opener	Cabin-Release	Manual
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders	No
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	No
Boot Open Warning		Yes

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: 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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	No
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest	No
Cabin Boot Access	No	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Massage Seats	No
Comfort Headrest		No
Split Third Row Seat	No
Third Row Seat Type	No
Driver Armrest	No	No
Folding Rear Seat	No	Flat

Infotainment Screen	No	No
Audio System	No	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	No	No
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	No
Gesture Control		No
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No
Voice Command	No
GPS Navigation System	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant		No

Instrument Cluster Screen	Analogue Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer		Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Yes
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Warning	No	Yes

Steering Adjustment	No
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Additional Steering Features	No	No

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	No
Fog Lights	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamps	No
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlights	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	Yes
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes
Puddle Lamps	No
Taillights	LED	LED
Stop Lamp		Yes
Connected LED		No

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	No	No
Emergency Call Button	No
Find My Car	No
Geo-fence	No
Check Vehicle Status via App	No
Remote AC: On / Off via App	No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	No
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	No
Home-to-Car Connectivity		No

Interior	Dual Tone (Dual Tone Grey)	Single Tone (Black)
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler		No
Wrappings		No
Scuff Plates	No
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes
Rub-strips	No
Body Kit	No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	1
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	No
Boot Open Warning		Yes

Hyundai AuravsHyundai Exter

Hyundai Aura

Hyundai Exter

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Hyundai Exter pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Hyundai Aura

Hyundai Exter

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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