Kia Seltos vs Mg Hector

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Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

MG Hector

Mg Hector

Plus Petrol Savvy Pro 7 seat CVT

20.00 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1451 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
CVT

Number of Gears

6
1

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
143hp at 5200 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
250Nm at 3000 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Terrain Modes

–

Official Fuel Economy

17.8 kmpl
12.34 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.9 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

17.8 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres
60 litres

Auto Start/Stop

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
8.3 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
9.6 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
8.95 kmpl

0-100kph

–
11.89 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
6.7 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
8.93 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Turning Radius

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

4460 mm
4699 mm

Width

1830 mm
1835 mm

Height

1635 mm
1760 mm

Wheelbase

2690 mm
2750 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

447 litres
None litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
None mm

Comfort

Cup Holders

–

Launch Control

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Trunk Light

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Yes (Powered)

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Third Row AC Vents

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Driving Modes

Sunglass Holder

–

Door Pockets

–

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Heated ORVM

–

Rear AC Vents

Ambient Lighting

Push Button Start

Hands-free Boot Opening

Glove Box

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Interior Lamps

–

Roof Grab Handles

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Auto Parking

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Power Windows

Front and Rear

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
LED

Rear Window Sun Shades

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Traction Control

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

–

Front Collision Avoidance

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Heads Up Display

–

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Hill Start Assist

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Curtain Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

–

Parking Camera

360 degree
Front & Rear

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Passenger Airbag

Rear Defogger

Airbags

6
6

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
Driver's Window Only

Automatic Headlamps

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

Adaptive Cruise Control

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Exterior

Projector Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto
–

Stop Lamp

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Roof Rails

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Front Fog Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Connected LED

–

LED taillights

Spoiler

–

LED headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Head-up Display

Shift Indicator

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Third Row Seats

Adjustable Front Headrests

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Heated Seats

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
7

Individual Chairs at Rear

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–
50:50

Entertainment

MirrorLink

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

Branded Music System

Bose
Harman/Kardon

CD Player

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Voice Commands

Touchpad

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
14-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Web Browser

Speakers

8
–

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Gesture Controls

AUX Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Video Player

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Driving Analytics

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Digital Key

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Geo Fence

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•2w

I m looking for a city plus highway drive car under 20 lakhs.Which car could be the best- MG Hector,Kia seltos,Creta

•3w

I need a car for 2 years then moving to the usa. I want an suv large size but within 25 lacs. I want maximum resale as well. I like the hector or seltos. Vf7 I dont like the interiors.

•5w

I am looking for an upgrade or equivalent to my Honda City Petrol VX 2016 model but with a SUV.....My monthly run is 300kms with 90% city . I personally like the "Old Seltos" and the Hector . But Hector I believe has reliability issue . Shud I wait for the new Creta ??

•15w

I am planning to buy a 5-seater compact SUV and am confused between the MG Hector Savvy Pro 1.5-litre turbo CVT and the Kia Seltos GTX (A) 1.5-litre naturally aspirated iVT. My usage will be mostly in the city, with occasional highway travel. Which car would you recommend considering safety, handling, engine performance, and after-sales service?

Verified
•15w

Of the two, for your needs, you should definitely go for the Kia Seltos GTX (A) 1.5 iVT. The iVT is a smooth automatic, so it works well in traffic and at lower speeds. The Seltos is the smaller car here, so it is easier to park and thread through tight lanes, and its steering feels lighter at low speeds. Kia also has a wider service network across cities and towns, which helps if you plan to keep the car long-term or travel outside your home city.On safety, both SUVs pack the basics like multiple airbags and stability control, and higher variants can add driver assists. While the MG Hector hasn't been tested by any crash test rating agency, the Kia Seltos has scored a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol is not as strong as the 1.5-litre turbo petrol in the Hector, but it is more than sufficient for city use and decent on the highway too. The Kia is also much lighter than the MG, which affects performance, too.The MG Hector, which is not at all a compact SUV, scores higher on space in the back seat and boot, and is the better chauffeur-driven SUV, with a softer ride quality. However, a big drawback is fuel economy, which is considerably lower than what you will get from the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol iVT. The MG Hector price starts at 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleMG Hector
•16w

I was using a Hyundai i20 N-Line iMT 2023 model, which I purchased in 2023. I have now sold it due to low mileage and heating issues. I am currently confused between the XUV 7XO AX7T petrol automatic (₹27.32 lakh), MG Hector petrol CVT (₹23.5 lakh), and Kia Seltos IVT GTX+ (₹24 lakh). I will be using the car with my wife and 3-year-old child, driving twice a week to office in the city and taking a road trip once every 3 months.

Verified
•15w

Do keep in mind that none of the models that you've shortlisted is particularly fuel-efficient. Among these, the Kia Seltos IVT is likely to be the most fuel efficient, delivering approximately 10.3kpl in the city and 14.22kpl on the highway, while the petrol-automatic versions of XUV 7XO and MG Hector are likely to return fuel efficiency in single digits. The MG Hector price starts at 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).Additionally, the interior of the Seltos feels upmarket. This Kia car is spacious, and for a family of three, it feels the right size. Sure, performance isn't as strong as the XUV 7XO; however, for leisurely drives with the family, its 1.5-petrol IVT combination works well.

VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleMahindra XUV 7XO
VehicleMG Hector