AI Verdict

Hyundai ExtervsMaruti Suzuki Jimny

Our AI verdict

It's a close call

The Jimny and Exter serve completely different buyers, so this is less a duel and more a fork in the road. If genuine 4WD off-road capability, a mechanical low-range-style setup and rugged body-on-frame character matter, the Jimny's 4WD, limited-slip differential and superior approach/departure angles make it the clear pick despite costing more than double. If you want a spacious, tech-loaded, well-equipped urban runabout at less than half the price, the Exter is the far smarter buy with its bigger boot, digital cluster, and 5-seat practicality.

Hyundai Exter

HX 2 Petrol Manual

₹5.81 - ₹9.61 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Nearly Half the Price
At Rs 5.8 lakh ex-showroom versus the Jimny's Rs 12.39 lakh, the Exter is priced dramatically lower for buyers focused on value.
Bigger Boot for Everyday Use
The Exter offers 391 litres of bootspace compared to the Jimny's 208 litres, making it far more practical for daily errands and luggage.
Fifth Seat for the Family
The Exter seats 5 passengers against the Jimny's 4-seat layout, better suiting small families.

AI Match

50%

It's a tie

Performance
50%
Comfort
60%
Luxury & Interior
50%
Technology
35%
Safety
60%
Ownership
75%
Practicality
70%
Value
90%

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta Petrol Manual

₹12.54 - ₹14.67 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Genuine 4WD with Diff Lock Aid
The Jimny gets a proper 4WD system with a manual-shift lever and limited-slip differential, versus the Exter's FWD-only layout.
Built for the Trail
A 36-degree approach angle and 50-degree departure angle, backed by 210 mm ground clearance, give the Jimny far superior off-road geometry.
More Muscle Under the Hood
The Jimny's 1462cc engine makes 103 bhp and 134.2 Nm versus the Exter's 82 bhp and 113.8 Nm from its 1197cc unit.

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

78% Match

For pure city commuting, the Exter's lower price, tighter turning, lighter body and easier city driving dynamics make it the more practical daily driver than the heavier, off-road-focused Jimny.

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Why Exter for you?

Much lower price

At Rs 5.8 lakh ex-showroom vs Rs 12.39 lakh, the Exter frees up a lot of budget for a commuter, with lower running costs expected from its smaller 1197cc engine.

Easier to live with in traffic

Exter's lighter kerb weight and smaller footprint make it nimbler in city traffic and easier to park, which matters more than off-road ability for daily commuting.

Better cabin practicality for solo/city use

Digital cluster, cabin boot access, and a larger 391L boot help with daily errands and grocery runs better than the Jimny's smaller 208L boot.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

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

Hyundai Exter

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

What the shape reveals

The Jimny dominates on off-road performance and mechanical robustness while the Exter counters with better in-cabin technology, space efficiency and value, showing these two cater to opposite priorities rather than competing head-to-head.

Nearly Half the Price

At Rs 5.8 lakh ex-showroom versus the Jimny's Rs 12.39 lakh, the Exter is priced dramatically lower for buyers focused on value.

Bigger Boot for Everyday Use

The Exter offers 391 litres of bootspace compared to the Jimny's 208 litres, making it far more practical for daily errands and luggage.

Genuine 4WD with Diff Lock Aid

The Jimny gets a proper 4WD system with a manual-shift lever and limited-slip differential, versus the Exter's FWD-only layout.

Built for the Trail

A 36-degree approach angle and 50-degree departure angle, backed by 210 mm ground clearance, give the Jimny far superior off-road geometry.

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 Exter

Strengths for those who prioritise value, comfort and performance.

Nearly Half the Price
At Rs 5.8 lakh ex-showroom versus the Jimny's Rs 12.39 lakh, the Exter is priced dramatically lower for buyers focused on value.
Bigger Boot for Everyday Use
The Exter offers 391 litres of bootspace compared to the Jimny's 208 litres, making it far more practical for daily errands and luggage.
Fifth Seat for the Family
The Exter seats 5 passengers against the Jimny's 4-seat layout, better suiting small families.
Modern Digital Instrument Cluster
The Exter features a fully digital instrument cluster with digital speedometer, while the Jimny sticks with an analogue cluster and tachometer.
Backed by a Longer Warranty
The Exter comes with a 3-year/unlimited km warranty extendable up to 7 years/140,000 km, a coverage detail not listed for the Jimny.

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Strengths for those who prioritise features and power.

Genuine 4WD with Diff Lock Aid
The Jimny gets a proper 4WD system with a manual-shift lever and limited-slip differential, versus the Exter's FWD-only layout.
Built for the Trail
A 36-degree approach angle and 50-degree departure angle, backed by 210 mm ground clearance, give the Jimny far superior off-road geometry.
More Muscle Under the Hood
The Jimny's 1462cc engine makes 103 bhp and 134.2 Nm versus the Exter's 82 bhp and 113.8 Nm from its 1197cc unit.
Rear Wiper and Rear Defogger Included
The Jimny comes with a rear wiper and rear defogger, both of which are absent on the Exter.
Wireless Smartphone Mirroring
The Jimny offers wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay along with GPS navigation, features the Exter's infotainment setup lacks entirely.

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
Driving Range 678 km

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited Kms (Extendable up to 7 Years / 140000 Kms) 3 Years / 100,000 kms
Off Road essentials
Approach Angle 36 Degree
Departure Angle 50 Degree
Headlight Washer No

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control
Air Conditioner Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control) Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater Yes Yes

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front Only Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

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

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls
Over The Air (OTA) Updates No
Check Vehicle Status via App No
Alexa Compatibility No No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App No
Home-to-Car Connectivity No
Design & Styling
Interior Single Tone (Black) Single Tone (Black)
Roof Rails No No
Spoiler No
Wrappings No
Scuff Plates No
Body-coloured Bumpers Yes
Rub-strips No
Body Kit No
Exhaust Chrome Finish

Mileage		ARAI: 16.94 kmpl \| CarWale Tested: 13.21 kmpl (City), 15.29 kmpl (Highway) \| User Reported: 15 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Engine Type	1.2 Kappa	K15B
Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	103 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm	134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	No
Idle Start/Stop		Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	Manual Shift - Lever
Limited Slip Differential		Yes
Differential Lock	No	No
Drive Modes	No
Terrain Modes	No
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Differential		Limited slip

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with coil spring	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	3830 mm * 1723 mm * 1643 mm	3985 mm * 1645 mm * 1720 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2590 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	4 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 litres	40 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius		5.7 metres
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)	No
Ground Clearance		210 mm (unladen)
Kerb Weight		1200 kg

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	165 / 70 R14	195 / 80 R15
Rear Tyres	165 / 70 R14	195 / 80 R15
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (165/70R14), Located Underbody	Steel
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Approach Angle		36 Degree
Departure Angle		50 Degree
Headlight Washer		No

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No
ADAS	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Automatic Emergency Braking		No
Lane Functions	No
Rear Collision 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
Video Recording	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)		Yes

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	Not Tested	Not Tested
Seatbelts	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	No
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)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)		Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	Yes
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist	No
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)	No
Brake Disc Wiping	No

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Heater	Yes	Yes

Central Locking	Remote	Yes
Interior Door Handles Finish		Silver
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	No	Electrically Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	No	Yes
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Extendable Sun Visor	No
Rear Wiper	No	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish
Boot Opener	Manual	Cabin-Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Black finish ORVM Colour

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	No

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

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Sunglass Holder		No
Rear Parcel Tray	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	No
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	391 L	208 L
Boot Opener	Manual	Cabin-Release
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning	Yes

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: 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		40:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest		No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	No
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	Flat	Inclined

Pure Electric Driving Mode	No
Driving Range		678 km

Infotainment Screen	No	7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	No	4 Speakers
AM/FM Radio	No	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	No	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Input Methods	No	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
Antenna	No	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System		Yes
Voice Command		No
GPS Navigation System		Yes
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant	No

Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & 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	Yes

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

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

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	No
Check Vehicle Status via App		No
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App		No
Home-to-Car Connectivity	No

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

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	1	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder		Yes
Boot Open Warning	Yes

Hyundai ExtervsMaruti Suzuki Jimny

Hyundai Exter

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

What the shape reveals

Strengths that matter every day.

Hyundai Exter

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Off Road essentials

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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