MG Hector vs Mahindra XUV 7XO

Should you buy MG Hector or Mahindra XUV 7XO? 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. MG Hector price starts at Rs 11.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Style (Petrol) and Mahindra XUV 7XO price starts Rs 13.99 Lakh ex-showroom for AX (Petrol). Hector has 1451 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while XUV 7XO has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Hector has a mileage of 13.79 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the XUV 7XO has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

Hector Vs XUV 7XO

Key Highlights	MG Hector	Mahindra XUV 7XO
On Road Price	Rs.23,10,930^*	Rs.28,64,077^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1451	1997
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

MG Hector
SNOWSTORM
20 Lakh^*
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AX7L AT
24.64 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	SNOWSTORM	AX7L AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.23,10,930^*	Rs.28,64,077^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.43,988/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.55,805/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.86,352	Rs.1,24,240
User Rating	4.4 Based on 357 Reviews	4.7 Based on 63 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

SNOWSTORM

AX7L AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.23,10,930^*

Rs.28,64,077^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.43,988/month

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Rs.55,805/month

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Insurance

Rs.86,352

Rs.1,24,240

User Rating

4.4

Based on 357 Reviews

4.7

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled	mStallion TGDi
Displacement (cc)	1451	1997
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	141.04bhp@5200rpm	200bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@3000rpm	380Nm@1750-3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	TGDI
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	CVT	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled

mStallion TGDi

Displacement (cc)

1451

1997

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

141.04bhp@5200rpm

200bhp@5000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

250Nm@3000rpm

380Nm@1750-3000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

TGDI

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

CVT

6-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	12.34	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	60	60
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Solid Disc
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	235/55 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4699	4695
Width (mm)	1835	1890
Height (mm)	1760	1755
Wheel Base (mm)	2750	2750
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	587	240
Seating Capacity	5	7

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Additional Features	- more	540Degree Surround View more
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	3	No
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Eco, Normal, Sports	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front Only	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	12.29
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Pearl WhiteStarry BlackAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon BlueMG Hector Colours	Everest WhiteGalaxy GreyRuby VelvetDesert Myst Stealth BlackEverest White Plus Stealth BlackStealth BlackDesert MystNebula BlueMidnight Black DtMidnight Black+6 MoreXUV 7XO Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Dual Pane	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Powered	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	215/55 R18	235/55 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

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	-
No. of Airbags	6	7
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	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	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	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)	5	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	Yes
Live Weather	Yes	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch App	Yes	Yes
Valet Mode	Yes	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	i-Smart app, Jio Saavn	Advanced Intelligent ADRENOX +

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14	12.29
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	16
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay more	Wireless Android Auto & AppleCarPlay IAlexa Built-IN With ChatGPT I Coast to Coast Triple Screen I16 Speaker Harman Kardon Audio SYSTEM more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	4	-
Subwoofer	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	-	Yes

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
Mahindra XUV 7XO
- Packs hi-tech features: Triple 12.3-inch screens, Harman Kardon audio system, 6-way powered front seats and auto-dipping ORVM
- Powertrain options: Offers both petrol and diesel engines with manual and automatic transmission. Also offers AWD with diesel-MT
- Strong safety net with 7 airbags, Level-2 ADAS features and 540-degree camera

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
Mahindra XUV 7XO
- No 5-seater option anymore

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