Kia Seltos vs MG Hector
Should you buy Kia Seltos or MG Hector? 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 Seltos price starts at Rs 11 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and MG Hector price starts Rs 11.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Style (Petrol). Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Hector has 1451 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Seltos has a mileage of - (Petrol top model) and the Hector has a mileage of 13.79 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Seltos Vs Hector
| Key Highlights | Kia Seltos | MG Hector |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.24,90,293* | Rs.22,17,469* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1482 | 1451 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Kia Seltos vs MG Hector comparison
- Kia Seltos
- HTE Diesel (Diesel) 12.94 Lakh*
- HTE (O) Diesel (Diesel) 14.04 Lakh*
- HTK Diesel (Diesel) 15.04 Lakh*
- HTE (O) Diesel AT (Diesel) 15.32 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Diesel (Diesel) 16.14 Lakh*
- HTK Diesel AT (Diesel) 16.34 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.44 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 17.54 Lakh*
- HTX A Diesel (Diesel) 18.64 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 18.84 Lakh*
- HTX A Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.94 Lakh*
- GTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 20 Lakh*
- X-Line Diesel AT (Diesel) 20 Lakh*
- GTX A Diesel AT (Diesel) 20.32 Lakh*
- X-Line A Diesel AT (Diesel) 20.32 Lakh*
- X-Line (O) Diesel AT (Diesel) 21.82 Lakh*
- GTX (O) Diesel AT (Diesel) 21.82 Lakh*
- HTE (Petrol) 11 Lakh*
- HTE (O) (Petrol) 12.42 Lakh*
- HTE (O) Turbo iMT (Petrol) 13.22 Lakh*
- HTK (Petrol) 13.42 Lakh*
- HTE (O) iVT (Petrol) 13.72 Lakh*
- HTK Turbo iMT (Petrol) 14.22 Lakh*
- HTK (O) (Petrol) 14.52 Lakh*
- HTK iVT (Petrol) 14.72 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Turbo iMT (Petrol) 15.30 Lakh*
- HTK (O) iVT (Petrol) 15.82 Lakh*
- HTX (Petrol) 15.92 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Turbo DCT (Petrol) 16.62 Lakh*
- HTX A (Petrol) 17.02 Lakh*
- HTX iVT (Petrol) 17.22 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo DCT (Petrol) 18.02 Lakh*
- HTX A iVT (Petrol) 18.32 Lakh*
- X-Line iVT (Petrol) 18.72 Lakh*
- GTX iVT (Petrol) 18.72 Lakh*
- HTX A Turbo DCT (Petrol) 19.12 Lakh*
- GTX Turbo DCT (Petrol) 19.52 Lakh*
- X-Line Turbo DCT (Petrol) 19.52 Lakh*
- GTX A iVT (Petrol) 19.82 Lakh*
- X-Line A iVT (Petrol) 19.82 Lakh*
- GTX A Turbo DCT (Petrol) 20 Lakh*
- X-Line A Turbo DCT (Petrol) 20 Lakh*
- GTX (O) Turbo DCT (Petrol) 21.57 Lakh*
- X-Line (O) Turbo DCT (Petrol) 21.57 Lakh*
Rs21.57 Lakh *VS
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.24,90,293* | Rs.22,17,469* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.47,401/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.43,079/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.92,134 | Rs.83,379 |
| User Rating | Based on 53 Reviews | Based on 353 Reviews |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi | 1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1482 | 1451 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 158bhp@5500rpm | 141.04bhp@5200rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 12.34 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 50 | 60 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations. ✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4460 | 4699 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1830 | 1835 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1635 | 1760 |
| Wheel Base (mm) Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling . ✕ | 2690 | 2750 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | 2 Zone | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | - | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Steering Wheel | ||
| DashBoard | ||
| Instrument Cluster | ||
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Interior Lighting | Ambient light | Ambient light |
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Exterior
| Wheel | ||
| Headlight | ||
| Taillight | ||
| Front Left Side | ||
| Available Colours | Glacier White Pearl Magma Red With Aurora Black Ivory Silver Gloss Pewter Olive Frost Blue +7 MoreSeltos Colours | Pearl White Starry Black Aurora Silver Glaze Red Celadon Blue MG Hector Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | - |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | Yes |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Alarm | - | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | Yes |
| Hinglish Voice Commands | - | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi Connectivity The car can connect to Wi-Fi networks for internet access. Helps in navigation, music, sending SOS alerts, vehicle tracking etc.✕ | - | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Kia Seltos
- Plenty of charging options for the entire family: 5 USB type-C ports with front wireless phone charging
- Feature-rich: Dual 12.3-inch displays, panoramic sunroof, 8-speaker Bose sound system, 360-degree camera and Level-2 ADAS
- Engine and transmission options: Gets three engines, including a diesel, each with the option of a manual or automatic transmission
- Ride quality: Feels comfortable with improved cushioning than before
MG Hector
- Looks: Feels premium inside and out
- Space is great with generous room even for taller passengers
- Loaded with good features like a 14-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats, and a panoramic sunroof
- Strong safety kit with features like ADAS and 360-degree camera
- A refined petrol engine with comfortable ride quality
Kia Seltos
- Not as poised around a corner as before: Comfy suspension has reduced the sharpness in handling
- Polarising looks: New bold design is a big departure from the earlier sharp and sporty look
- Fuel efficiency with the turbo-petrol and diesel-automatic won’t be great
MG Hector
- The big grille and chrome elements can be too blingy for some buyers
- No automatic transmission with the diesel engine
- Should have had better contoured seats and underthigh support at the rear
- Fuel efficiency of the petrol engine is still an issue
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