Hyundai recently introduced the dual-cylinder technology for the Exter CNG, becoming only the second manufacturer in India to offer this tech. The Exter CNG directly rivals the Tata Punch CNG while also competing with the CNG versions of the Maruti Fronx and the Toyota Taisor. Here’s a detailed spec comparison of the Exter CNG with the other three.
Hyundai Exter CNG vs rivals: dimensions
Hyundai Exter CNG vs rivals: dimensions | ||||
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Car | Hyundai Exte CNG | Tata Punch CNG | Maruti Fronx CNG | Toyota Taisor CNG |
Length | 3815mm | 3827mm | 3995mm | 3995mm |
Width | 1710mm | 1742mm | 1765mm | 1765mm |
Height | 1631mm | 1615mm | 1550mm | 1550mm |
Wheelbase | 2450mm | 2445mm | 2520mm | 2520mm |
Wheel size | 15-inch | 15-inch | 16-inch | 16-inch |
The Fronx and its rebadged version, Taisor, are 180mm longer than the Hyundai SUV and 168mm longer than the Tata offering. They are also wider. The Exter is the tallest of the four, at 1,631mm.
Hyundai Exter CNG vs rivals: powertrain, specs
Hyundai Exter CNG vs rivals: powertrain, specs, mileage | ||||
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Car | Hyundai Exter CNG | Tata Punch CNG | Maruti Fronx CNG | Toyota Taisor CNG |
Engine | 1.2-litre, 4-cyl petrol with CNG | 1.2-litre, 3-cyl petrol with CNG | 1.2-litre, 4-cyl petrol with CNG | 1.2-litre, 4-cyl petrol with CNG |
Power | 69hp | 74hp | 78hp | 78hp |
Torque | 95Nm | 103Nm | 99Nm | 99Nm |
Transmission | 5MT | 5MT | 5MT | 5MT |
CNG kit | Dual cylinder | Dual cylinder | Single cylinder | Single cylinder |
Mileage | 27.1km/kg | 26.99km/kg | 28.51km/kg | 28.51km/kg |
The Exter CNG and Punch CNG are the only SUVs in India with a dual-cylinder setup, which helps free up boot space. Conventional CNG cars have a single, larger cylinder.
Hyundai Exter CNG vs rivals: price
Hyundai Exter CNG vs rivals: price | ||||
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Car | Hyundai Exter CNG | Tata Punch CNG | Maruti Fronx CNG | Toyota Taisor CNG |
Ex-showroom price | Rs 8.50 lakh-9.38 lakh | Rs 7.23 lakh-9.85 lakh | Rs 8.46 lakh-9.32 lakh | Rs 8.71 lakh |
With a starting price of Rs 7.23 lakh, the Tata Punch CNG is the most affordable CNG SUV in India, followed by Maruti Fronx (Rs 8.46 lakh), Hyundai Exter (Rs 8.50 lakh) and Toyota Taisor (8.71 lakh). The range-topping Punch CNG variant will set you back by Rs 9.85 lakh, which also makes it the most premium offering here.
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