MG Hector vs Kia Seltos - Which One Should You Buy

MG Hector vs Kia Seltos Comparison at CarHP India. Compare MG Hector and Kia Seltos Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The MG Hector comes in 8 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹11.99 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Style, costs ₹11.99 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Savvy Pro CVT, is priced at ₹19.19 Lakh. The Kia Seltos comes in 44 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹11 Lakh. The cheapest variant, HTE, costs ₹11 Lakh, while the top-end variant, GTX (O) Diesel AT, is priced at ₹21.82 Lakh.

Specification	MG Hector	Kia Seltos
Price	₹11.99 Lakh	₹11.00 Lakh
Engine	1451 cc 1.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled Petrol	1497 cc SmartStream G1.5 Petrol
Mileage	13.79 kmpl	-
Transmission	6-Speed	6-Speed

Price

₹11.99 Lakh

₹11.00 Lakh

Engine

1451 cc 1.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled Petrol

1497 cc SmartStream G1.5 Petrol

Mileage

13.79 kmpl

Transmission

6-Speed

MG Hector

₹ 11.99 Lakh

Style

Kia Seltos

₹ 11 Lakh

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Comparison

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Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

141.04bhp@5200rpm

113bhp@6300rpm

Max Torque

250Nm@3000rpm

144Nm@4500rpm

Displacement

1451 cc

1497 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

2WD

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

60 Litres

47 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

13.79 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Height

1760 mm

1635 mm

Length

4655 mm

4460 mm

Wheelbase

2750 mm

2690 mm

Width

1835 mm

1830 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

447 Litres

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Tyre Size

215/60 R17

205/65 R16

Tyre Type

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

17 Inch

16 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Tilt

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Not Available

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Not Available

Anti Theft Device

Not Available

Interior Features

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height only

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Not Available

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Not Available

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connectivity

Not Available

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Manual

Fog Lights

Not Available

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Not Available

Led Headlamps

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

MG Hector - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹9,59,200

Interest: 9.5%

₹91,124

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,39,800

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹20,145/month

Kia Seltos - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹8,79,921

Interest: 9.5%

₹83,592

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,19,980

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹18,480/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in MG Hector

The new starting price is almost 2 lakhs off
Swipe based gestures are way more safer than touch screens, if they work

Things We Like in Kia Seltos

Very handsome design, rivaling Sierra on some aspects
Two Petrol and 1 diesel engine on offer

Things We Don't Like in MG Hector

Diesel without automatic does not make sense
Despite refresh it looks aged compared to Sierra, new Seltos and upcoming 7XO

Things We Don't Like in Kia Seltos

Its a design refresh with no notable engine upgrades and no AWD
Why does US gets 190 hp engine and we don't?

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