Hyundai Excel 3 Doors (1994 – 1998) vs Maruti Suzuki Esteem (1995 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 88 hp at most. The Hyundai Excel 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.7 s against 12.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 176 km/h against 142 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. The Maruti Suzuki Esteem is the lighter car, from 826 kg against 905 kg.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Excel 3 Doors
1994 – 1998
|
Maruti Suzuki
Esteem
1995 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | India |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1998 | 1995 – 2000 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 84 – 88 hp | 85 hp |
| Torque | 118 – 130 Nm | 100 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.7 – 13.2 s | 12.9 s |
| Top speed | 167 – 176 km/h | 142 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 6.4 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,100 mm | 4,074 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,365 mm |
| Curb weight | 905 – 920 kg | 826 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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