If you are planning to buy a CNG car under 10 lakh, chances are you have come across two popular options- Hyundai Exter CNG and Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG. Both are compact SUVs, both run on petrol and CNG, and both are priced very close to each other, but which one actually suits you?
Let’s have a look at the key difference.
Engine & Performance
The Fronx CNG has a 1.2L engine that produces 76.4 bhp and 98.5 Nm torque, making it slightly more powerful. It also delivers a better ARAI-certified mileage of 28.51 km/kg, which means more savings in the long run and daily commutes, on the other hand the Exter CNG, on the other hand, makes 68 bhp and 95.2 Nm torque, with an average of 27.1 km/kg.
Features & Comfort
Hyundai has packed Exter it with features which you would normally expect in higher-end cars, as you get a bigger touchscreen, a sunroof, rear AC vents, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Whereas the Fronx CNG keeps things simpler, offering larger alloy wheels and a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, but misses out on the fancier touches.
Price
- Exter CNG starts at Rs 8.62 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Fronx CNG starts at Rs Rs. 8.53 (ex-showroom)
Design & Space
The Fronx has a longer wheelbase (2520 mm) and boot space of 308 liters, making the cabin more roomier, especially for rear passengers. Taller passengers will find it more comfortable, whereas the Exter has 391 litres of boot space.
Pick the Hyundai Exter CNG if you want a SUV that feels modern, premium, and packed with features like a sunroof and rear AC vents. And choose the Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG if you want better performance, mileage, and cabin space at almost the same price.