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Hyundai Tucson vs Hyundai Exter
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Hyundai Exter is the cheapest of these to run at ₹3.44 per kilometre.

Hyundai Tucson
Premium SUV
₹29.02 – ₹35.94 Lakh

Hyundai Exter
Micro SUV
₹6.20 – ₹10.51 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Hyundai Tucson | Hyundai Exter |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹29.02 – ₹35.94 Lakh | ₹6.20 – ₹10.51 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Premium SUV | Micro SUV |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 18.0km/l | 27.1km/kg |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 14.1km/l | 21.8km/kg |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.22 | ₹3.44 |
| Fuel options | PetrolDiesel | PetrolCNG |
| Engine | 1999 cc · 154 bhp | 1197 cc · 82 bhp |
| Transmissions | Torque Converter | Manual, AMT |
| Tank / battery | 54 L | 37 L |
| Kerb weight | 1610 kg | 1010 kg |
| Boot space | 539 L | 391 L |
| Launched | 2022 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
Hyundai Tucson
| Platinum 2.0 Petrol ATPetrol · Torque Converter | 12.9 ARAI | 9.6km/l |
| Signature 2.0 Diesel ATDiesel · Torque Converter | 18.0 ARAI | 14.1km/l |
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 |
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Hyundai Tucson vs Hyundai Exter — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Hyundai Tucson or the Hyundai Exter?
The Hyundai Exter is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 21.8 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 14.1 km/l for the Tucson.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Hyundai Exter costs about ₹3.44 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 Tucson vs Hyundai Exter — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Hyundai Exter 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.