Head to head
Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Fronx
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti Fronx is the cheapest of these to run at ₹3.32 per kilometre.
Hyundai Exter
Micro SUV
₹6.20 – ₹10.51 Lakh
Maruti Fronx
Sub-4m Crossover
₹7.51 – ₹13.04 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Hyundai Exter | Maruti Fronx |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹6.20 – ₹10.51 Lakh | ₹7.51 – ₹13.04 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Micro SUV | Sub-4m Crossover |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 27.1km/kg | 28.5km/kg |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 21.8km/kg | 22.6km/kg |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹3.44 | ₹3.32 |
| Fuel options | PetrolCNG | PetrolCNG |
| Engine | 1197 cc · 82 bhp | 1197 cc · 88 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, AMT | Manual, Torque Converter |
| Tank / battery | 37 L | 37 L |
| Kerb weight | 1010 kg | 1030 kg |
| Boot space | 391 L | 308 L |
| Launched | 2023 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
Hyundai Exter
| EX / S / SX MTPetrol · Manual | 19.4 ARAI | 15.0km/l |
| S / SX AMTPetrol · AMT | 19.2 ARAI | 14.8km/l |
| S / SX Hy-CNG DuoCNG · Manual | 27.1 ARAI | 21.8km/kg |
Maruti Fronx
| Sigma / Delta 1.2 MTPetrol · Manual | 21.8 ARAI | 16.8km/l |
| Delta+ / Zeta 1.0 Turbo ATPetrol · Torque Converter | 20.0 ARAI | 14.5km/l |
| Delta CNGCNG · Manual | 28.5 ARAI | 22.6km/kg |
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Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Fronx — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Hyundai Exter or the Maruti Fronx?
The Maruti Fronx is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 22.6 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 21.8 km/kg for the Exter.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Maruti Fronx costs about ₹3.32 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Hyundai Exter vs Maruti Fronx — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Maruti Fronx wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.