Kia Carens vs Hyundai Alcazar vs MG Hector Plus

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens, Hyundai Alcazar and MG Hector Plus. The Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.60 Lakh, Hyundai Alcazar price is Rs. 14.99 Lakh and MG Hector Plus price is Rs. 17.50 Lakh. The Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Hyundai Alcazar is available in 1482 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and MG Hector Plus is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Carens vs Alcazar vs Hector Plus Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens	Alcazar	Hector Plus
Price	Rs. 10.60 Lakh	Rs. 14.99 Lakh	Rs. 17.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1482 cc	1956 cc
Power	113 bhp	158 bhp	168 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Rs. 10.60 Lakh

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Hyundai Alcazar

Executive 1.5 Petrol MT 7STR

Rs. 14.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

Rs. 17.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Hyundai Alcazar

Executive 1.5 Petrol MT 7STR

MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

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Features
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	10.42
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1482 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	1.5 Turbo Gdi Petrol	2.0L Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	158 bhp @ 5500-3500 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	253 Nm @ 1500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson strut with coil spring	Macpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Coupled torsion beam axle	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17	215 / 60 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof	Blower, Vents on Side Panels, Common Fan Speed Controls	Vents on Side Panels, Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	LED	Halogen Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Passive
Taillights	Halogen	LED	LED + Halogen Bulb
Daytime Running Lights		LED	LED
Fog Lights			LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic	Front
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver	Driver
One Touch Up		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Mobile App Features
Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige	Brown and Black	Argil Brown & Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	50:50 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Abyss Black	Starry Black
Imperial Blue	Robust Emerald	Havana Grey
Gravity Grey	Starry Night	Aurora Silver
Intense Red	Ranger Khaki	Dune Brown
Sparkling Silver	Titan Grey Matte	Glaze Red
Clear White	Fiery Red	Candy White
Clear White	Atlas White	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

29 Ratings

4.5/5

6 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.3Exterior
	4.6Comfort	4.2Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.2Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	3.3Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	3.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good

Looks good. Interior good with spacious and comfortable seats. Nice car for big family. Travelling long distance is very comfortable. Smooth handling and driving car in highway is very good.

Value for money

Best car value for money looks so good best Intirear looks so good best seat is comfortable good performance best fog lamps best features in this price value for money best car in prices

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Carens vs Alcazar vs Hector Plus Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens, Hyundai Alcazar and MG Hector Plus?

Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.60 Lakh, Hyundai Alcazar price is Rs. 14.99 Lakh and MG Hector Plus price is Rs. 17.50 Lakh. Hence Kia Carens is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Carens compared to Alcazar and Hector Plus?

For the Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Carens produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the Executive 1.5 Petrol MT 7STR variant, 1482 cc Petrol engine of Alcazar produces 158 bhp @ 5500-3500 rpm of power and 253 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque. For the Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Hector Plus produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

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Kia Carens vs Hyundai Alcazar vs MG Hector Plus

Length (mm)	4540	4560	4655
Width (mm)	1800	1800	1835
Height (mm)	1708	1710	1760
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2760	2750

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7	6
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	216		155
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	50	60

Roof Rails
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit			Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips			Chrome Inserts

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Android Auto
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers			4
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility			Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front, Second & Third	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	5
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited