Kia Seltos Vs MG Hector comparison

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₹ 10.99 Lakh

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Kia Seltos Vs MG Hector Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Seltos Vs Hector on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Seltos Vs Hector – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol MG Hector in New Delhi starts at ₹ 11.99 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 19.49 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, Kia Seltos price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 10.99 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 19.99 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Kia Seltos costs ₹ 12.59 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Kia Seltos comes with a price tag of ₹ 19.99 Lakh.

Summary	Kia Seltos	MG Hector
Price	₹ 10.99 Lakh	₹ 11.99 Lakh
Manufacturer	Kia	MG
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	17.00 KM/L	14.16 KM/L
Power	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm bhp	141 bhp @ 5200 rpm bhp
Engine	1497 CC	1451 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Seltos Vs Hector – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the MG Hector base Petrol engine returns 14 KM/L. The Kia Seltos base Petrol returns 17 KM/L, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 19 KM/L of fuel efficiency.

Seltos Vs Hector – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the MG Hector gets 141 bhp @ 5200 rpm bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Kia Seltos comes in 2 Petrol 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm, 157 bhp @ 5500 rpm bhp engines and 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm bhp Diesel engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5	1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Displacement (CC)	1497 CC	1451 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Power	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	141 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Torque	144 Nm @4500 rpm	250 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Top Speed	190	195
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	9.7	10.5
No. of gears	6	6
Drive Train	2WD	FWD
Turbocharger
Emissions Standard	BS6	BS6 Phase 2

Dimensions & Weight

Length	4460 mm	4699 mm
Width	1830 mm	1835 mm
Height	1635 mm	1760 mm
Wheelbase	2690 mm	2750 mm
Ground Clearance	190 mm	192 mm
Kerb Weight	1400 KG	1540 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	433 L	587 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	2
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	50.0	60.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	17.00 KM/L	14.16 KM/L
Mileage - City	14.00 KM/L	11.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	19.00 KM/L	14.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring	Beam Assemble + Coil Springs
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustability	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Steel Wheels + Wheel Caps
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubesless
Front Tyre Size	215 / 60 R17	215/60 R17
Rear Tyre Size	215 / 60 R17	215/60 R17
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	16 Inches	215/55 R18

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic	Automatic
Front AC	Dual Zone	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Yes
Third Row AC Zone	No	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Yes	No
Paddle Shift	No	No
Idle Start/Stop Button	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	No	No
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	Yes	No

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Remote	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	Manually Adjustable	Manual
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manually Adjustable	Manual
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Rear Armrest	Available With Cup Holders	Yes
Front Armrest	Yes	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Headrests	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Front And Rear	No
Seat Memory Function	No	No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	No
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Lane Assist	Yes	No
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No
Auto Emergency Braking	Yes	No
Driver Drowsiness Detection	Yes	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Front & Rear
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Parking Assistance	Rear View Camera	No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Electric ORVM Heating	No	No

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	Yes	Bulb+LED
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	Yes	No
Ambient Lighting	Yes	No
Automatic High Beam Assist	No	No
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Lights	No	No
Cabin Lamps	Yes	Yes

Exterior Features

Sunroof	Yes	Panoramic
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Shark Fin Antenna	Yes	Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Chrome Accents	Yes	Yes
ORVM Adjustments	Yes	Electric
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Skid Plates	Yes	Yes
Side Steps	No	No

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	-	Semi-Digital
Trip Meter	-	Yes
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	No	Yes
Average Speed	-	Yes
Clock	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning	No	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	No	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	-	Yes
Gear Indicator	-	Yes
Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Tachometer	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	No	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	-	Yes
Touchscreen Display Size	-	10.4 Inch
Audio System	-	Yes
Speakers	-
Tweeters	-
Subwoofer	-	No
GPS Navigation	No	Yes
Voice Commands	-	No
Smartphone Connectivity	-	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Support	No	Yes
USB Support	No	Yes
AUX Compatibility	-	Yes
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Radio	No	Yes

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	-	Yes
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	-	No
Geofencing	-	No
Digital Key	-	No
AI Voice Assistance	-	Yes
Auto Park Assist	-	No
Autonomous Driving Level	-	Level 1
SOS Button	-	Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	-	No
Type Manufacturer Warranty	-	3 Years / Unlimited Km

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