Hyundai Exter vs Nissan Magnite
The Magnite is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹5.69 lakh against ₹5.81 lakh for the Exter. Only the Magnite has been crash-tested (4 stars). The Exter claims better mileage (up to 27.1 km/l).
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Exter vs Magnite: specs and prices
| Hyundai Exter | Nissan Magnite | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹5.81 L – ₹9.65 L | ₹5.69 L – ₹10.99 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol, CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Manual, Automatic | Manual, Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 19.4–27.1 km/l | 17.9–19.7 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | 4-star (Global NCAP) |
| Expert score | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 23 | 22 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹6.99 L | ₹6.30 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Exter or the Nissan Magnite?
- The Nissan Magnite starts at ₹5.69 lakh ex-showroom; the Hyundai Exter starts at ₹5.81 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Exter or the Magnite?
- Exter: not crash-tested yet; Magnite: 4-star Global NCAP. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the Exter or the Magnite?
- The Magnite is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹5.69 lakh against ₹5.81 lakh for the Exter. Only the Magnite has been crash-tested (4 stars). The Exter claims better mileage (up to 27.1 km/l). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.