MG Hector Vs Tata Safari comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 11.99 Lakh

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₹ 13.29 Lakh

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MG Hector Vs Tata Safari Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Hector Vs Safari 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.

Hector Vs Safari – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Tata Safari in New Delhi starts at ₹ 13.29 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 25.2 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Tata Safari costs ₹ 14.66 Lakh, whereas the Tata Safari Diesel top-end costs ₹ 25.96 Lakh. On the other hand, MG Hector price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 11.99 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 19.49 Lakh for range topping Petrol model.

Summary	MG Hector	Tata Safari
Price	₹ 11.99 Lakh	₹ 13.29 Lakh
Manufacturer	MG	Tata
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	14.16 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Power	141 bhp @ 5200 rpm bhp	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm bhp
Engine	1451 CC	1498 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Hector Vs Safari – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Tata Safari base Petrol engine returns 15 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 16 KM/L. The MG Hector base Petrol returns 14 KM/L.

Hector Vs Safari – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Tata Safari gets 168 bhp @ 5000 rpm bhp Petrol engine and 168 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the MG Hector comes in 141 bhp @ 5200 rpm bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled	HYPERION 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	1451 CC	1498 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Power	141 bhp @ 5200 rpm	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque	250 Nm @ 3000 rpm	280 Nm @ 1750 -3500 rpm
Top Speed	195	N/A
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	10.5	N/A
No. of gears	6	6
Drive Train	FWD	FWD
Turbocharger
Emissions Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6

Dimensions & Weight

Length	4699 mm	4668 mm
Width	1835 mm	1922 mm
Height	1760 mm	1795 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm	1795 mm
Ground Clearance	192 mm	205 mm
Kerb Weight	1540 KG	1825 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	587 L	447 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	2	3
Seating Capacity	5	7
Fuel tank Capacity	60.0	50.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	14.16 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Mileage - City	11.00 KM/L	12.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	14.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut + Coil Springs	Independent,Lower Wishbone,McPherson Strut With Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Beam Assemble + Coil Springs	Semi Idependent Twist Blade With Panhard Road & Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Power Assisted (Hydraulic)
Steering Adjustability	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Steel Wheels + Wheel Caps	Steel Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubesless	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	215/60 R17	235/65 R17
Rear Tyre Size	215/60 R17	235/65 R17
Spare Wheel Type	Steel	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	215/55 R18	235/65 R17

Comfort & Convenience

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

Locks & Security

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

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	Yes
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Armrest	Yes	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	60:40	Yes
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Front & Rear
Headrests	Yes	No
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Seat Memory Function	No	Yes
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	No
Knee Airbags	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Hill Hold Control	Yes	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	No
Lane Assist	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Auto Emergency Braking	No	No
Driver Drowsiness Detection	No	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Speed Alert System	Yes	No
Parking Assistance	No	Reverse Camera
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	No
Dashcam	No	No
Electric ORVM Heating	No	No

Lights

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

Exterior Features

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

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment

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

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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