AI Verdict

Hyundai ExtervsTata Nexon EV

Our AI recommends

Tata Nexon EV

72% Match

The Nexon EV is a fundamentally more advanced and feature-rich vehicle, offering electric propulsion, a 5-star safety rating, a touchscreen infotainment suite, and app-based connectivity that the Exter simply doesn't match. However, the Exter costs less than half as much and remains a sensible, practical petrol hatchback for buyers prioritizing upfront affordability over technology and EV running costs. For most feature-for-feature comparisons, the Nexon EV wins, but the Exter wins decisively on price.

Hyundai Exter

HX 2 Petrol Manual

₹5.81 - ₹9.61 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Massively Lower Price
At an ex-showroom price of ₹5,80,600 versus the Nexon EV's ₹12,49,000, the Exter costs less than half as much, making it far more accessible upfront.
Simple, Familiar Petrol Refuelling
With a 1.2L Kappa petrol engine and 37-litre fuel tank, the Exter can be refuelled in minutes anywhere, avoiding the charging time and infrastructure dependency of the Nexon EV.
Larger Boot Space
The Exter offers 391 litres of boot space compared to the Nexon EV's 350 litres, giving it a practical edge for luggage.

AI Match

72%

Tata Nexon EV

Performance
78%
Comfort
70%
Luxury & Interior
68%
Technology
85%
Safety
90%
Ownership
75%
Practicality
70%
Value
45%

Tata Nexon EV

Creative Plus 30.0 kWh

₹11.63 - ₹17.89 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Zero Tailpipe Emissions
As a full EV with a 30 kWh battery and 275 km MIDC certified range, the Nexon EV eliminates fuel costs and tailpipe emissions entirely, unlike the Exter's 1.2L petrol engine.
5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety
The Nexon EV carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating for both adult and child occupant protection, while the Exter's NCAP rating is listed as 'Not Tested'.
Modern Touchscreen & Connected Tech
It offers a 7-inch touchscreen with wired Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, voice commands, and a full connected-car app (remote AC, geo-fence, vehicle tracking), whereas the Exter has no infotainment screen, Bluetooth, or app connectivity at all.

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

68% Match

The Exter's low price, easy running costs, and compact size make it a more practical daily driver for most commuters, though the Nexon EV offers a smoother, cheaper-per-km electric commute if charging is convenient.

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Why Exter for you?

Much lower upfront cost

At Rs 5.8 lakh ex-showroom vs Rs 12.49 lakh for the Nexon EV, the Exter frees up a huge amount of budget for a daily commuter.

No charging dependency

Petrol refuelling is quick and available everywhere, unlike the Nexon EV which needs planned charging stops (56 min DC fast charge for 10-80%).

Smaller footprint for city use

At 3830mm length and 5.3m turning radius advantage isn't stated for Exter, but its compact 3830mm length vs Nexon's 3995mm makes tight city parking and maneuvering easier.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

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

Hyundai Exter

Tata Nexon EV

Tata Nexon EV pulls ahead overall

The radar shows a clear technology-and-safety vs. affordability trade-off: the Nexon EV dominates in Performance, Technology, Safety and Ownership extras, while the Exter closes the gap mainly on Value and stays competitive on basic Practicality thanks to its simpler, lighter footprint.

Zero Tailpipe Emissions

As a full EV with a 30 kWh battery and 275 km MIDC certified range, the Nexon EV eliminates fuel costs and tailpipe emissions entirely, unlike the Exter's 1.2L petrol engine.

5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety

The Nexon EV carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating for both adult and child occupant protection, while the Exter's NCAP rating is listed as 'Not Tested'.

Modern Touchscreen & Connected Tech

It offers a 7-inch touchscreen with wired Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, voice commands, and a full connected-car app (remote AC, geo-fence, vehicle tracking), whereas the Exter has no infotainment screen, Bluetooth, or app connectivity at all.

A Trade-off

At an ex-showroom price of ₹5,80,600 versus the Nexon EV's ₹12,49,000, the Exter costs less than half as much, making it far more accessible upfront.

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, power and comfort.

Massively Lower Price
At an ex-showroom price of ₹5,80,600 versus the Nexon EV's ₹12,49,000, the Exter costs less than half as much, making it far more accessible upfront.
Simple, Familiar Petrol Refuelling
With a 1.2L Kappa petrol engine and 37-litre fuel tank, the Exter can be refuelled in minutes anywhere, avoiding the charging time and infrastructure dependency of the Nexon EV.
Larger Boot Space
The Exter offers 391 litres of boot space compared to the Nexon EV's 350 litres, giving it a practical edge for luggage.
Lighter, More Compact Footprint
At 3830mm long and 1723mm wide, the Exter is more compact than the 3995mm/1802mm Nexon EV, which can make it easier to manoeuvre and park in tight city spaces.
Lower Running Complexity
As a conventional manual petrol car, the Exter avoids EV-specific considerations like charger connection types, home wall-box installation, and battery degradation concerns that come with the Nexon EV.

Tata Nexon EV

Strengths for those who prioritise power, safety and features.

Zero Tailpipe Emissions
As a full EV with a 30 kWh battery and 275 km MIDC certified range, the Nexon EV eliminates fuel costs and tailpipe emissions entirely, unlike the Exter's 1.2L petrol engine.
5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety
The Nexon EV carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating for both adult and child occupant protection, while the Exter's NCAP rating is listed as 'Not Tested'.
Modern Touchscreen & Connected Tech
It offers a 7-inch touchscreen with wired Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, voice commands, and a full connected-car app (remote AC, geo-fence, vehicle tracking), whereas the Exter has no infotainment screen, Bluetooth, or app connectivity at all.
Automatic Climate Control & Keyless Convenience
The Nexon EV features automatic single-zone climate control and keyless entry/start, compared to the Exter's manual AC and non-keyless central locking.
Stronger Motor Warranty Coverage
Tata backs the Nexon EV's motor and battery with an 8-year/160,000 km warranty, far exceeding the Exter's standard 3-year vehicle warranty (extendable to 7 years).

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

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

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Battery Performance

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control
Air Conditioner Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control) Automatic Climate Control (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 & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade No No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No Yes
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 with 2 spokes
Additional Steering Features No No

Fuel Type	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Engine Type	1.2 Kappa
Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2

Pure Electric Driving Mode	No
DC Fast Charging		10-80 % : 56 mins, 50 kW charger
AC Fast Charging		10 - 100 % : 4 hrs 18 mins, 7.2 kW charger
Driving Range		325 km
Officially Certified Range (km)		275 km MIDC Certified Range
Charging Options		3.3 kW AC Wall Box
Charger Connection Type		CCS2
Portable EV Charging Cable		Yes
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)		No
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)		No
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack		IP67
Charging Indicator On Light Bar		No
AC Regular Charging		10 - 100 % : 10 hrs 30 mins, 15 A plug point

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with coil spring	Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Twist Beam with Dual Path Strut
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	3830 mm * 1723 mm * 1643 mm	3995 mm * 1802 mm * 1625 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2498 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius		5.3 metres
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)	No	No
Ground Clearance		205 mm (unladen)

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	165 / 70 R14	215 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	165 / 70 R14	215 / 60 R16
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (165/70R14), Located Underbody
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited Kms (Extendable up to 7 Years / 140000 Kms)	3 Years / 125000(whichever is earlier)
Battery Warranty		8 Years / 160000(whichever is earlier)
Motor Warranty (In Years)		8
Motor Warranty (In Kilometres)		160000(whichever is earlier)

Fuel Type		Electric
Battery		Lithium Ion, 30 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		127 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		215 Nm
Idle Start/Stop		No
Electric Motor		Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 9.2 seconds (claimed)
Power Transfer Type		No

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	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)	No
Automatic Park Lock	No	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Clutch Lock	No	No
Brake Sway Control	No
Video Recording	No	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)
Child Safety Rating		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	Yes
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	No
Breakdown Assistance Call Button	No	Yes

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)		No
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist	No
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)	No	No
Multi-collision Brake		No
Brake Disc Wiping	No	No

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

Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Interior Door Handles Finish		Chrome
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	No	Electrically Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	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	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener	Manual	Electric Tailgate Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Piano Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers		No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper		No

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

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

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, 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	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	No
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Comfort Headrest	No
Driver Armrest	No	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	No
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest		No

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 (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
Input Methods	No	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, Type-A Wired Connectivity, Smart Watch Connectivity
Antenna	No	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System		Yes
Voice Command		Yes
GPS Navigation System		No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant	No	Google Assistant
Speed Dependent Volume		Yes

Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	7" Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	No	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Distance to Empty
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster		No
Low Battery Warning	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge		Yes
Tyre Position Display		No

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

Bottle Holder in Doors	All 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	No
Lockable Glovebox	No	No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	Yes
Cup Holders		2 Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	No	No
Bootspace	391 L	350 L with 4 hooks
Boot Opener	Manual	Electric Tailgate Release
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning	Yes	Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard		No

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

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	No	Yes
Emergency Call Button		Yes
Find My Car		Yes
Geo-fence		Yes
Check Vehicle Status via App		Yes
Remote AC: On / Off via App		Yes
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App		Yes
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App		Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop		Yes
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App		No
Connected Car App		Yes
Vehicle Tracking Via App		Yes
Digital Key		No
Service Reminder Via App		Yes
Home-to-Car Connectivity	No	Yes

Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone (Ocean & Black)
Grille Design		EV Specific Grille
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler	No	Yes
Wrappings	No	No
Scuff Plates		No
Body-coloured Bumpers		Yes
Rub-strips		Black
Body Kit		No
Exhaust		No
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

Hyundai ExtervsTata Nexon EV

Hyundai Exter

Tata Nexon EV

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Tata Nexon EV pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Hyundai Exter

Tata Nexon EV

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Battery Performance

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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