Mg Hector vs Kia Seltos

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MG Hector

Mg Hector

Plus Petrol Sharp Pro 7 seat CVT

20.15 lakh

Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos

X-Line(O) Diesel AT

21.82 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1451 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

CVT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

1
6

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

143hp at 5200 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

12.34 kmpl
17.8 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.3 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

9.6 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres
47 litres

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
–

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
10.8 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
14.3 kmpl

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

Turning Radius

N/A
–

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

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

4699 mm
4460 mm

Width

1835 mm
1830 mm

Height

1760 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2750 mm
2690 mm

Ground Clearance

None mm
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

None litres
447 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Glove Box

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
LED

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Roof Grab Handles

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Yes (Powered)

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cup Holders

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Trunk Light

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Door Pockets

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Heated ORVM

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Interior Lamps

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Front Collision Avoidance

Passenger Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Side Airbag

Driver Airbag

Lane Keep Assist

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Lane Departure Avoidance

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
Driver's Window Only

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

High Beam Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Driver Attention Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Stop Lamp

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Roof Rails

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Connected LED

–

Spoiler

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
–

Seat Count

7
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon
Bose

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

14-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Speakers

–
8

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Over the air (OTA) updates

Geo Fence

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Find My Car

–

Driving Analytics

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

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

–

Questions you may find useful

•14w

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

•15w

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.

•16w

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 ??