MG Hector Vs Kia Seltos comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 12.9 Lakh

₹ 9.89 Lakh

Overview

MG Hector Vs Kia Seltos Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Hector Vs Seltos on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Hector Vs Seltos – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol MG Hector in New Delhi starts at ₹ 12.9 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 18 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the MG Hector costs ₹ 14.21 Lakh, whereas the MG Hector Diesel top-end costs ₹ 18.33 Lakh. On the other hand, Kia Seltos price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 9.89 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 17.29 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Kia Seltos costs ₹ 10.34 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Kia Seltos comes with a price tag of ₹ 17.34 Lakh.

Summary	MG Hector	Kia Seltos
Price	₹ 12.9 Lakh	₹ 9.89 Lakh
Manufacturer	MG	Kia
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	14.16 Kmpl	16.50 Kmpl
Power	141 bhp	113 bhp
Engine	1451 CC	1497 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Hector Vs Seltos – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the MG Hector base Petrol engine returns 14 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 17 Kmpl. The Kia Seltos base Petrol returns 16 Kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 18 Kmpl of fuel efficiency.

Hector Vs Seltos – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the MG Hector gets 141 bhp Petrol engine and 168 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Kia Seltos comes in 2 Petrol 113, 138 bhp engines and 113 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled	1.5 Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	1451 CC	1497 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4
Power	141 bhp@5000 rpm	113 bhp@6300 rpm
Torque	250 Nm@1600-3600 rpm	144 Nm@4500 rpm
Drive Train	N/A	2WD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A

Dimensions

Length	4655 mm	4315 mm
Width	1835 mm	1800 mm
Height	1760 mm	1645 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm	2610 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	190 mm
Boot Space	N/A	433 L
Kerb Weight	N/A	N/A
Gross Weight	N/A	N/A
Front Track	N/A	N/A
Rear Track	N/A	N/A
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	N/A
No. Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	6	6
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Steel Wheels + Wheel Caps	Steel Wheels
Tyre Type	N/A	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	215/60 R17	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyre Size	N/A	205 / 65 R16

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum

Suspension

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut With Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Helical Spring Torsion Beam	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	14.16 Kmpl	16.50 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	60.0	50.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	N/A	9.7 seconds
Max Speed	N/A	N/A

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
3 Point Seatbeltsfor all Passengers		-
Cooled Glove Box		-
Remote Keyless Entry		-
Steering Wheel with Controls		-
Traction Control System (TCS)		-
A- Pillar Piano Black Glossy Finish	-
B- Pillar Black-out Tape	-
Dual Horn	-
Eco Coating AC	-
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)	-
Idle Alert	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-
Lane Change Indicator	-
Lightening Arch C-Pillar	-
SOS emergency call function	-
Speed Alert	-
Speed Alert System	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Low Line)	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual	Manual
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift	-
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Fabric	Premium Fabric
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Flat Floor		-
Front & Rear Seats Height Adjustable Headrests		-
Front and Rear Skid Plates		-
Rear AC vents		-
Rear Defogger		-
Rear Spoiler		-
Voice Recognition & Alerts		-
Al Voice Command	-
Auto/manual Vehicle diagnostics Alert	-
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) Standard	-
Foldable Key	-
Glove Box cooling	-
MT Shift Indicator	-
Rear AC	-
Remote Door Look / Unlock	-
Remote Engine Start/Stop	-
Remote Horn / Light	-
Remote Smart Pyre Air ON	-

Lights

Light Type	Halogen Projector	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Outer Mirrors with Logo Projection		-
Welcome Light on Car Unlock		-
Follow - Me - Home Headlamps	-
Follw me home headlamps	-
Luggage Lamp	-
Room Lamp	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Shark Fin Antenna
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	-
Arkamys Sound Mood	-
Find My Car	-
Fuel Level Information	-
Live Car Tracking	-
Stolen Vehicle Notification	-

Entertainment

Music System	Audio System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers	4 Speakers	-
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Acoustics Tuned by JBL		-

Reviews

Expert Reviews

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Aug 12, 2019 11:04 AM
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