Tata Harrier vs Mg Hector

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Tata Harrier

Tata Harrier

Fearless Ultra Stealth 2.0 Diesel AT

26.01 lakh

MG Hector

Mg Hector

Plus Petrol Savvy Pro 7 seat CVT

20.00 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1956 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

170 hp at 3750 rpm
143hp at 5200 rpm

Max Engine Torque

–
250Nm at 3000 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
60 litres

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

–
12.34 kmpl

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, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Semi Independent Twist Blade
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

19 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/55 R19
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

245/55 R19
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Turning Radius

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

4605 mm
4699 mm

Width

1922 mm
1835 mm

Height

1718 mm
1760 mm

Wheelbase

2741 mm
2750 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

445 litres
None litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
None mm

Comfort

Cooled Glovebox

–

Door Pockets

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Power Windows

Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Cup Holders

–

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Cooled Storage

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)

Comfort Headrest

–

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Cabin Boot Access

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Glove Box

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Yes (Powered)

Heated ORVM

–

12 Volt Port

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Interior Lamps

–

Keyless Entry

Launch Control

Electric Tailgate Release

Driving Modes

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Rear Power Outlet

Trunk Light

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Auto Parking

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Roof Grab Handles

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Remote Locking

Bluetooth Connectivity

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Third Row AC Vents

–

Safety

Automatic Wipers

Blind Spot Monitor

Side Airbag

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Door Ajar Warning

–

High Beam Assist

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Hill Start Assist

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Speed Assist System

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Electronic Stability Control

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
Driver's Window Only

Front Collision Avoidance

Traction Control

Airbags

7
6

Overspeed Warning

–

Parking Camera

360 degree
Front & Rear

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Passenger Airbag

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

Adaptive Cruise Control

Driver Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Driver Attention Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Defogger

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Video Recording

–

Heads Up Display

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
–

Rear Washer/Wiper

Brake Assist (BA)

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Exterior

Illuminated Logo

–

LED taillights

Stop Lamp

–

Projector Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

LED headlamps

ORVM turn indicators

–

Roof Rails

–

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Spoiler

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Cornering Headlights

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Connected LED

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Front Fog Lamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Interior

Trip Meter

Gear Indicator

Distance to Empty

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Instantaneous Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Heated Seats

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Adjustable Front Headrests

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Ottoman Seats

–

Massage Seats

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Driver's Seat Memory

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Seat Count

5
7

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–
50:50

Entertainment

Branded Music System

JBL
Harman/Kardon

Speakers

10
–

AUX Input

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Gesture Controls

Rear Entertainment Screens

CD Player

MirrorLink

Display

14.5-inch Touchscreen
14-inch Touchscreen

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Voice Commands

Alexa

Video Player

Front Passenger Screen

–

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

USB Input

Web Browser

Touchpad

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Inbuilt Music App

–

Wireless Phone Charging

Steering Phone Controls

Audio System

Steering Audio Controls

Connected Car Features

App Details

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Summon Mode

–

Driving Analytics

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Find My Car

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

In Car Payment

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Geo Fence

Phone App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Live Location Sharing

–

SOS Button

–

Digital Key

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Location Based Services

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•6w

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
•6w

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 MG car, 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
•14w

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
•14w

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. The Mahindra Scorpio-N price starts at Rs. 13.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

VehicleMahindra XUV 7XO
VehicleHyundai Alcazar
VehicleTata Harrier
VehicleTata Safari
VehicleMahindra Scorpio N