Maruti Suzuki Esteem (1995 – 2000) vs Hyundai Excel 5 Doors (1994 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 85 hp at most. The Hyundai Excel 5 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 920 kg.
| Specification |
Maruti Suzuki
Esteem
1995 – 2000
|
Hyundai
Excel 5 Doors
1994 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | India | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1995 – 2000 | 1994 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 85 hp | 84 – 88 hp |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 118 – 130 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.9 s | 11.7 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 142 km/h | 174 – 176 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 L/100 km | 5.9 – 6.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,074 mm | 4,100 mm |
| Width | 1,575 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Height | 1,394 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,365 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 826 kg | 920 – 935 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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