Mg Hector vs Tata Harrier

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MG Hector

Mg Hector

Plus Petrol Savvy Pro 7 seat CVT

19.49 lakh

Tata Harrier

Tata Harrier

Fearless Ultra Stealth 2.0 Diesel AT

26.01 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Displacement

1451 cc
1956 cc

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Max Engine Power

143hp at 5200 rpm
170 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

250Nm at 3000 rpm
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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

CVT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

1
6

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres
50 litres

Official Fuel Economy

12.34 kmpl
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Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Auto Start/Stop

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Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

9.6 kmpl
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Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.3 kmpl
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Autocar Tested Mileage

8.95 kmpl
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0-100kph

11.89 s
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20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.7 s
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40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.93 s
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Emission Standard

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Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

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Drive Mode Types

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Multiple

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Turning Radius

N/A
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Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Semi Independent Twist Blade

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
245/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
245/55 R19

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

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Dimensions

Length

4699 mm
4605 mm

Width

1835 mm
1922 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Height

1760 mm
1718 mm

Wheelbase

2750 mm
2741 mm

Ground Clearance

None mm
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Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

None litres
445 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light

Glove Box

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Bluetooth Connectivity

Roof Grab Handles

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

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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)
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cooled Glovebox

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Door Pockets

–

Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

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Driver Armrest Storage

–

Cooled Cup Holders

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Comfort Headrest

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Cabin Boot Access

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Rear Parcel Tray

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Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Front Seatback Pockets

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Heated ORVM

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12 Volt Port

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Foldable Seatback Table

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Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Interior Lamps

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

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Trunk Light

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Acoustic Windshield

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Accessory Power Outlet

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

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12 Volt Port Boot

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Safety

Airbags

6
7

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
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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

Door Ajar Warning

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High Beam Assist

–

Seat Belt Warning

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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

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Height Adjustable Seat Belt

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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Road Departure Mitigation System

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Speed Assist System

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Auto emergency braking (AEB)

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Traffic Sign Recognition

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Anti Theft Alarm

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Overspeed Warning

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

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Driver Attention Warning

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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Brake Fade Support

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Brake Disc Wiping

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Boot Open Warning

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Video Recording

–

Heads Up Display

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Dual Tone Horn

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Rear Seatbelt Reminder

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With Load Sensor

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

Illuminated Logo

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Stop Lamp

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Wheel Arch Cladding

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Headlight Height Adjuster

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Welcome and Goodbye Animation

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ORVM turn indicators

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Roof Rails

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Rub Strips

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Sequential Turn Indicators

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Spoiler

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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Door Handle Finish

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Body Coloured

Cornering Headlights

–

Cornering Foglamps

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Connected LED

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Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Follow Me Home Headlamps

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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

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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
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Seat Count

7
5

Ottoman Seats

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

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Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon
JBL

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
14.5-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Alexa

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

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10

Second Row USB port

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Type A and Type C

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

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Front Passenger Screen

–

Front USB port

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Type A and Type C

Inbuilt Music App

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Connected Car Features

Over the air (OTA) updates

Geo Fence

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

App Details

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E-Call & I-Call

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Summon Mode

–

Driving Analytics

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Emergency Call Button

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Find and Book Parking Slot

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Find My Car

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Alexa Compatibility

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In Car Payment

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Home to Car Connectivity

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Phone App

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

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Smart Drive Information

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Live Location Sharing

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SOS Button

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Digital Key

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Navigation On Instrument Cluster

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Location Based Services

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Low Battery Warning

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Questions you may find useful

•3w

Hello. My budget is Rs 20 lakh, and I'm looking for a big, full-size petrol automatic SUV. The MG Hector and Tata Harrier are the two options I have explored, but I'd like to consider more options because making the decision has been difficult. My family enjoys long road trips, and we also occasionally drive on broken roads and light off-road trails.

Verified
•2w

Get the Tata Harrier. Since long trips and basic off-roading are on your agenda, it will perform much better than the MG Hector. On highways, its ride feels more composed, and it remains more stable at higher cruising speeds. Besides multiple drive modes, the Harrier also gets terrain modes for loose surfaces, which adjust the power delivery and braking to improve traction. Compared to the Hector, you will sacrifice some rear-seat space, but that doesn't mean the Harrier is uncomfortable. Overall, it is the better choice for your intended usage.

VehicleTata Harrier
VehicleMG Hector
•11w

I would like to buy a bigger SUV and have shortlisted a few petrol models. My budget is a constraint, but performance is my top priority. The options I am considering are the MG Hector, Tata Harrier, Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar and Mahindra XUV 7XO and Mahindra Scorpio N. Which one would suit me better?

Verified
•10w

If performance is your biggest priority and you still want a large family SUV without stretching the budget too far, the Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol automatic is the one we would pick. Its 2.0 turbo petrol feels the strongest and most effortless in this group, whether you are overtaking on the highway or driving with a full load of passengers. The automatic gearbox also suits the engine well and makes daily driving much easier, while the cabin itself feels spacious, comfortable and well-equipped. Even in lower or mid variants, you still get the same strong engine, which helps keep costs under control.The Hyundai Alcazar 1.5 turbo petrol DCT is the more polished and city-friendly alternative. It feels lighter to drive, and refinement is excellent, but the DCT gearbox is not always the smoothest at crawling city speeds and can feel slightly jerky in stop-and-go traffic. It also does not have the same effortless punch or road presence as the Mahindra when fully loaded. The MG Hector petrol is spacious and comfortable, but performance is nowhere close to the Mahindra, and despite having a smaller engine, fuel efficiency is not one of its strengths either.The Tata Harrier and Tata Safari are now available with Tata’s newer 1.5 turbo petrol engine, but performance is adequate. It still does not feel as effortless or as strong as the Mahindra’s larger 2.0 turbo petrol, especially in a full-size SUV application. The Mahindra Scorpio-N petrol is also very powerful and rugged, but compared to the XUV 7XO, it feels less polished and more old school in everyday driving.

VehicleMahindra XUV 7XO
VehicleHyundai Alcazar
VehicleTata Harrier
VehicleTata Safari
VehicleMahindra Scorpio N
•30w

I am very confused between the Tata Harrier and the MG Hector diesel. I like the Harrier’s looks but have concerns about service and maintenance costs. On the other hand, the MG offers a very good interior and lower maintenance costs. I currently drive a petrol Honda City. My maximum budget is ₹21 lakh. I am comparing the Harrier Pure X with the Hector Smart Pro. My monthly running is around 1,200km.

Verified
•30w

MG has updated the Hector recently, but the diesel prices are not out yet. MG has revised the prices of petrol variants downwards, and if it carries out a similar price drop in diesel, that will make Hector a compelling proposition.We suggest you wait for MG to announce the price of the diesel variants too. Between the two, since you want better service and maintenance cost, we will suggest you go with the MG Hector.

VehicleMG Hector
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