MG Hector Plus vs Jeep Meridian vs Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]

CarWale brings you comparison of MG Hector Plus, Jeep Meridian and Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]. The MG Hector Plus price is Rs. 17.50 Lakh, Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 31.23 Lakh and Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021] price is Rs. 28.18 Lakh. The MG Hector Plus is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel, Jeep Meridian is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021] is available in 2694 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Fortuner [2016-2021] provides the mileage of 10.01 kmpl.

Hector Plus vs Meridian vs Fortuner [2016-2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Hector Plus	Meridian	Fortuner [2016-2021]
Price	Rs. 17.50 Lakh	Rs. 31.23 Lakh	Rs. 28.18 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	1956 cc	2694 cc
Power	168 bhp	168 bhp	164 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol

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MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

Rs. 17.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Jeep Meridian

Limited 4x2 MT

Rs. 31.23 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]

2.7 4x2 MT [2016-2020]

Rs. 28.18 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

Jeep Meridian

Limited 4x2 MT

Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]

2.7 4x2 MT [2016-2020]

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2694 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged	2.0 L Multijet II	4 cylinder Inline Petrol engine
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	164 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	245 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			10.01View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut + Coil Springs	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar disc	Double wishbone
Rear Suspension	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD	Four link with Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.6	5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	215 / 60 R17	235 / 55 R18	265 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	215 / 60 R17	235 / 55 R18	265 / 65 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Side Panels, Common Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets			1

Mobile App Features

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 electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear 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)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Argil Brown & Black	Emperador Brown/Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	50:50 split	60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver	All	All
One Touch Up		All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen Projector	LED Projector	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Passive	Passive
Taillights	LED + Halogen Bulb	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Analogue
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display		Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	9	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Available	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Starry Black	Brilliant Black	Attitude Black
Havana Grey	Galaxy Blue	Phantom Brown
Aurora Silver	Techno Metallic Green	Grey Metallic
Dune Brown	Magnesio Grey	Avant-Garde Bronze
Glaze Red	Velvet Red	Silver Metallic
Candy White	Silvery Moon	Super White
Candy White	Pearl White	White Pearl Crystal Shine

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

6 Ratings

4.3/5

4 Ratings

4.4/5

17 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.3Exterior	5.0Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.2Comfort	5.0Comfort	4.6Comfort
	4.2Performance	4.7Performance	4.6Performance
	3.3Fuel Economy	4.7Fuel Economy	3.9Fuel Economy
	3.8Value for Money	4.7Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

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

Monster

Great riding on ruff roads specially for a Traveller like me it will make you feel comfortable in every condition like on the way to Tamil Nadu from Punjab I used and trust me this will not disappoint you and ride a smooth journey Pros *Comfortable *Design *Price Cons *Not good for heavy traffic/city

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Rs. 17.50 Lakh onwards

Rs. 35.00 Lakh onwards

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Hector Plus vs Meridian vs Fortuner [2016-2021] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between MG Hector Plus, Jeep Meridian and Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]?

MG Hector Plus price is Rs. 17.50 Lakh, Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 31.23 Lakh and Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021] price is Rs. 28.18 Lakh. Hence MG Hector Plus is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Hector Plus compared to Meridian and Fortuner [2016-2021]?

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. For the Limited 4x2 MT variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Meridian produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the 2.7 4x2 MT [2016-2020] variant, 2694 cc Petrol engine of Fortuner [2016-2021] produces 164 bhp @ 5200 rpm of power and 245 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque.

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MG Hector Plus vs Jeep Meridian vs Toyota Fortuner [2016-2021]

Length (mm)	4655	4769	4795
Width (mm)	1835	1859	1855
Height (mm)	1760	1698	1835
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2782	2745
Ground Clearance (mm)			220

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	6	7	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	155	170
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	60	80

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)

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	5	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000	100000