Kia Carens vs MG Hector Plus

Should you buy Kia Carens or MG Hector Plus? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia Carens price starts at Rs 11.02 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol) and MG Hector Plus price starts Rs 17.49 Lakh ex-showroom for Sharp Pro (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Hector Plus has 1451 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 12.6 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Hector Plus has a mileage of 13.79 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Carens Vs Hector Plus

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	MG Hector Plus
On Road Price	Rs.12,76,416^*	Rs.22,70,809^*
Mileage (city)	12.6 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1497	1451
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

Kia Carens
Premium Opt
11.02 Lakh^*
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Savvy Pro CVT
19.69 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Premium Opt	Savvy Pro CVT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,76,416^*	Rs.22,70,809^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.25,057/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.44,085/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.53,307	Rs.85,219
User Rating	4.4 Based on 520 Reviews	4.3 Based on 164 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Premium Opt

Savvy Pro CVT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,76,416^*

Rs.22,70,809^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.25,057/month

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Rs.44,085/month

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Insurance

Rs.53,307

Rs.85,219

User Rating

4.4

Based on 520 Reviews

4.3

Based on 164 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream	1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Displacement (cc)	1497	1451
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113.42bhp@6300rpm	141.04bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	144Nm@4500rpm	250Nm@1600-3600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Di	-
Turbo Charger	No	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	6-Speed	CVT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream

1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled

Displacement (cc)

1497

1451

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

113.42bhp@6300rpm

141.04bhp@5000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

144Nm@4500rpm

250Nm@1600-3600rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

6-Speed

CVT

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.6	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.58	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	12.34
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	60
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	195

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	195
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	4699
Width (mm)	1800	1835
Height (mm)	1708	1760
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2750
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	195	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	587
Seating Capacity	7	7
Boot Space (Litres)	216	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	No	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	i-SWIPE Touch gesture controls more
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	No	3
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Voice assisted sunroof	No	Yes
Drive Mode Types	No	Eco, Normal, Sports
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	- more	Sunglasses Holder more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	7
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+1 MoreCarens Colours	Pearl WhiteStarry BlackAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon BlueMG Hector Plus Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	No	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	No	Yes
LED DRLs	No	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	-
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	No	Yes
Fog Lights	No	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	No	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Powered
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	3	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	No	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	No	Yes
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	No	-
Speed Assist System	No	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	No	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	No	-
Lane Departure Warning	No	-
Lane Keep Assist	No	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	No	-
Road Departure Mitigation System	No	-
Driver Attention Warning	No	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	No	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	No	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	No	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	No	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	No	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	No	-
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	No	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	No	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	No	-
Live Weather	No	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	No	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	No	-
Save Route/Place	No	-
SOS Button	No	-
RSA	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	No	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	No	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	14
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers more	Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	4
Subwoofer	-	1
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia Carens
- Multiple engine options: Petrol, diesel and CNG
- Covers all basics: 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, steering mounted controls, power windows, and day/night IRVM
MG Hector Plus
- Easy-to-drive: Both petrol and diesel engines offer a smooth drive experience.
- Generous cabin space: Puts its wheelbase to good use, offering good leg space even for occupants over 6ft tall
- Good feature list: Offers a massive 14-inch touchscreen, gesture control, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS Level 2 features
- Comfortable Ride: Offers a good ride quality over bad roads and keeps the occupants comfortable
- Good cabin quality: Both the plastics and soft touch materials have a smooth and consistent finish

Kia Carens
- No automatic transmission
- Higher variants have been discontinued due to new Carens Clavis
MG Hector Plus
- ADAS is limited to the top-spec trim only
- Incomplete Powertrain: The lack of a diesel automatic powertrain feels like a fixable miss
- Polarising Look: Design, while distinctive, may not be to everyone’s taste. Styling may be too busy for some
- Needs Physical Buttons: Even with the gesture controls, the large touchscreen is still not ergonomic to use on the move

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