How does the performance compare between Hyundai Exter SX 1.2 CNG MT and Tata Nexon Smart+ S Petrol 5MT?

The Hyundai Exter SX 1.2 CNG MT delivers 68 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and 95.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm torque, compared to Tata Nexon Smart+ S Petrol 5MT which produces 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm power and 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm torque.

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Hyundai Exter SX 1.2 CNG MT ₹ 8.46 Lakh

Tata Nexon Smart+ S Petrol 5MT ₹ 8.30 Lakh

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Hyundai Exter SX 1.2 CNG MT vs Tata Nexon Smart+ S Petrol 5MT

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Hyundai

Hyundai Exter SX 1.2 CNG MT

₹ 8.46 Lakh

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Tata Motors

Tata Nexon Smart+ S Petrol 5MT

₹ 8.30 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

68 bhp @ 6000 rpm

Power

118 bhp @ 5500 rpm

95.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Torque

170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm

1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 1.2 Bi-Fuel Kappa Petrol with CNG

Engine / Motor

1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

FWD

Drivetrain

FWD

CNG + Petrol

Fuel

Petrol

27.1 km/l

Economy / Range

17.44 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Hyundai Exter SX 1.2 CNG MT	Tata Nexon Smart+ S Petrol 5MT
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 8.46 Lakh	₹ 8.30 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Fuel	CNG + Petrol	Petrol
Engine Type	1.2 Bi-Fuel Kappa Petrol with CNG	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Power	68 bhp @ 6000 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	95.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	FWD (Front Wheel Drive)	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Capacity	CNG - 60 litres, Petrol - 37 litres	44 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Range	1626 Km	767 Km
Fuel Economy	27.1 km/l	17.44 km/l
Engine Misc	—	Idle Start/Stop
Body
Length	3815 mm	3995 mm
Width	1710 mm	1804 mm
Height	1631 mm	1620 mm
Ground Clearance	185 mm	208 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2498 mm
Front Tyre	175 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyre	175 / 65 R15	195 / 60 R16
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	Front - Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle	Rear - Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheel	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Safety
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)
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Drum	Drum
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Park Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	—
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
NCAP Rating	—	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Brake Assist	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	Projector with Xenon	LED
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Black (Electrically Adjustable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Roof Antenna	Yes	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Body Kit	—	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub Strips	—	Black
Interior
Seating Capacity	5 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat	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)
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	—
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Full
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	—
Cabin Lamp	Front	Front
Interior	—	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	—	Optional
Driver Armrest Storage	—	Yes
Interior Colour	—	Off-White and Grey
Boot Opener	—	Internal with Key
Interior Ambient Lights	—	Optional
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	8 inch	7 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Speakers	6	4
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	—
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
Auxiliary Port	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Yes	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Integrated Music System	—	Yes
GPS	—	Yes
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	—
Heater	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	Driver	—
Rear Defogger	Yes	—
Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable	—
Vanity Mirror	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
12V Power Outlet	2	1
Cupholder	Front Only	Front Only
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	—	Yes
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
Other
Remote Light Flash via App	—	Yes
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Km)	100000	100000
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Hyundai Exter SX 1.2 CNG MT and Tata Nexon Smart+ S Petrol 5MT.

The Hyundai Exter SX 1.2 CNG MT is priced at ₹ 8.46 Lakh, while the Tata Nexon Smart+ S Petrol 5MT is priced at ₹ 8.30 Lakh.

The Hyundai Exter SX 1.2 CNG MT delivers 68 bhp @ 6000 rpm power and 95.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm torque, compared to the Tata Nexon Smart+ S Petrol 5MT which produces 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm power and 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm torque.

Hyundai Exter SX 1.2 CNG MT features a Manual gearbox with CNG + Petrol fuel, while Tata Nexon Smart+ S Petrol 5MT comes with a Manual gearbox and Petrol fuel.