AI Verdict

Hyundai ExtervsTata Nexon

Our AI recommends

Tata Nexon

68% Match

The Tata Nexon outguns the Hyundai Exter on performance, safety credentials and interior polish, with its turbo engine, 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and LED lighting justifying its higher price. The Exter counters with a lower entry price, a marginally larger boot and Hyundai's longer extendable warranty, making it the pragmatic budget pick, but overall the Nexon is the more complete and premium package.

Hyundai Exter

HX 2 Petrol Manual

₹5.81 - ₹9.61 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Lower Entry Price
At an ex-showroom price of Rs. 5,80,600 versus the Nexon's Rs. 7,39,990, the Exter is substantially more affordable to buy outright.
Longer Warranty Coverage
The Exter's warranty is extendable up to 7 years/140,000 km with unlimited km in the base term, beating the Nexon's fixed 3-year/100,000 km cover.
Marginally Bigger Boot
The Exter offers 391 litres of bootspace, slightly ahead of the Nexon's 382 litres, despite its smaller overall footprint.

AI Match

68%

Tata Nexon

Performance
78%
Comfort
62%
Luxury & Interior
58%
Technology
40%
Safety
82%
Ownership
60%
Practicality
68%
Value
60%

Tata Nexon

Smart Petrol 1.2L Turbo 5 Speed Manual

₹7.4 - ₹14.52 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Turbocharged Muscle
The Nexon's 1.2L turbo Revotron makes 118 bhp and 170 Nm versus the Exter's naturally aspirated 82 bhp/113.8 Nm engine, giving it noticeably stronger acceleration and highway punch.
5-Star Crash Rating
The Nexon carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating while the Exter remains 'Not Tested', giving buyers a verified, independently-assessed safety benchmark.
LED Lighting All Round
The Nexon gets full LED headlights, LED DRLs and LED taillights, whereas the Exter makes do with halogen headlights and no DRLs.

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

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Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Hyundai Exter

65% Match

For city commuting, the Exter's lower price, smaller footprint, and lighter running costs make it a more practical daily driver than the pricier, more powerful Nexon.

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Why Exter for you?

Lower purchase price

At ₹5,80,600 ex-showroom vs ₹7,39,990 for the Nexon, the Exter is significantly cheaper to buy, which matters a lot for a daily commute car.

Compact and easy to manoeuvre

Smaller length and width (3830x1723mm vs 3995x1804mm) make the Exter easier to park and thread through city traffic.

Simple, low-stress naturally aspirated engine

The non-turbo Kappa engine is straightforward for stop-go traffic without needing to manage turbo lag or higher-maintenance boosted components.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

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

Hyundai Exter

Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon pulls ahead overall

The Nexon's radar bulges outward on Performance, Safety and Interior polish thanks to its turbo motor, 6-airbag/5-star NCAP combo and richer cabin appointments, while the Exter closes the gap mainly on Value and stays competitive on basic Practicality, revealing a classic power-and-safety-premium versus budget-efficiency trade-off.

Turbocharged Muscle

The Nexon's 1.2L turbo Revotron makes 118 bhp and 170 Nm versus the Exter's naturally aspirated 82 bhp/113.8 Nm engine, giving it noticeably stronger acceleration and highway punch.

5-Star Crash Rating

The Nexon carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating while the Exter remains 'Not Tested', giving buyers a verified, independently-assessed safety benchmark.

LED Lighting All Round

The Nexon gets full LED headlights, LED DRLs and LED taillights, whereas the Exter makes do with halogen headlights and no DRLs.

A Trade-off

At an ex-showroom price of Rs. 5,80,600 versus the Nexon's Rs. 7,39,990, the Exter is substantially more affordable to buy outright.

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, performance and features.

Lower Entry Price
At an ex-showroom price of Rs. 5,80,600 versus the Nexon's Rs. 7,39,990, the Exter is substantially more affordable to buy outright.
Longer Warranty Coverage
The Exter's warranty is extendable up to 7 years/140,000 km with unlimited km in the base term, beating the Nexon's fixed 3-year/100,000 km cover.
Marginally Bigger Boot
The Exter offers 391 litres of bootspace, slightly ahead of the Nexon's 382 litres, despite its smaller overall footprint.
More Adjustable Driver Seat
The Exter's driver seat gets 8-way manual adjustment including seat height, compared to the Nexon's 6-way setup without height adjustment.
Digital Instrument Cluster
The Exter comes with a fully digital instrument cluster, whereas the Nexon uses an analogue cluster with digital speedometer and tachometer inserts.

Tata Nexon

Strengths for those who prioritise power, safety and performance.

Turbocharged Muscle
The Nexon's 1.2L turbo Revotron makes 118 bhp and 170 Nm versus the Exter's naturally aspirated 82 bhp/113.8 Nm engine, giving it noticeably stronger acceleration and highway punch.
5-Star Crash Rating
The Nexon carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating while the Exter remains 'Not Tested', giving buyers a verified, independently-assessed safety benchmark.
LED Lighting All Round
The Nexon gets full LED headlights, LED DRLs and LED taillights, whereas the Exter makes do with halogen headlights and no DRLs.
Bigger, More Grippy Footprint
At 3995mm long with 195/60 R16 tyres, the Nexon is larger and better shod than the Exter's 3830mm length on 165/70 R14 tyres, aiding stability and road presence.
Richer Feature Set
The Nexon adds extras like a spoiler, cladding-style body kit, optional ambient lighting and a sport drive mode, giving it a more premium and dynamic character than the Exter's simpler styling.

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

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited Kms (Extendable up to 7 Years / 140000 Kms) 3 Years / 100000 Kms

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
Air Purifier No

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front Only Power Windows Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade No 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 Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls No No
Steering Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Additional Steering Features No No

Mileage		User Reported: 17 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Engine Type	1.2 Kappa	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	Turbocharged
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Differential Lock	No	No
Drive Modes	No	3 - ECO, CITY AND SPORT
Terrain Modes	No	No
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame	Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with coil spring	Independent, lower wishbone, Mcpherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	3830 mm * 1723 mm * 1643 mm	3995 mm * 1804 mm * 1620 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2498 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 litres	44 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)	No
Ground Clearance		208 mm (unladen)

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	165 / 70 R14	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	165 / 70 R14	195 / 60 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (165/70R14), Located Underbody	Steel
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	No
ADAS	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Lane Functions	No	No
Rear Collision Assist	No	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
Video Recording	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	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Seatbelts	Yes	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
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	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator	No
Dashcam	No	No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch		Yes
Third Row Middle Seat Safety		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	No
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
Air Purifier		No

Central Locking	Remote	Yes
Interior Door Handles Finish		Painted
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	No	Internally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	No
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	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Boot Opener	Manual	Internal with Key
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Both Sides
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers		No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade	No	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	Yes	No
Sunglass Holder		No
Rear Parcel Tray	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Lockable Glovebox	No	No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	Yes
Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	No	No
Bootspace	391 L	382 L
Boot Opener	Manual	Internal with Key
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning	Yes	Yes

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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)
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	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Comfort Headrest	No
Driver Armrest	No	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		No
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat

Infotainment Screen	No
Audio System	No	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	No	No
Antenna	No	Yes
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System		No
Voice Command		No
GPS Navigation System		No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant	No
What3Words -Address Based Navigation		No
Ambient Sounds		No
Speed Dependent Volume		Yes

Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
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
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster		No
Low Battery Warning	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge		Yes

Steering Adjustment		Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Additional Steering Features	No	No

Headlights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	LED
Fog Lights		No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	Optional
Interior Lamps		Front LED Cabin lamps,
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlights		No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
Headlight Height Adjuster		Yes
Puddle Lamps		No
Taillights	LED	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation		No
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Stop Lamp	Yes	LED
Connected LED	No
Sequential Turn Indicators		No
Illuminated Logo		Steering Wheel

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		Yes
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App		No
Anti Theft Immobilisation		Yes
Summon Mode		No
In-Car Payment		No
Home-to-Car Connectivity	No

Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone (Off-White and Grey)
Grille Design		High gloss black front grille Grille
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler	No	Yes
Wrappings	No
Scuff Plates		Optional
Body-coloured Bumpers		Yes
Rub-strips		Black
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Diffuser		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	1	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder		Yes
Boot Open Warning	Yes	Yes
Perimetric alarm system		No

Hyundai ExtervsTata Nexon

Hyundai Exter

Tata Nexon

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Tata Nexon pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Hyundai Exter

Tata Nexon

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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