MG Hector Plus vs Mahindra Thar

CarWale brings you comparison of MG Hector Plus and Mahindra Thar. The MG Hector Plus price is Rs. 17.50 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.35 Lakh. The MG Hector Plus is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Hector Plus vs Thar Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Hector Plus	Thar
Price	Rs. 17.50 Lakh	Rs. 11.35 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	1497 cc
Power	168 bhp	117 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

Rs. 17.50 Lakh

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Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 11.35 Lakh

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MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		14.3
Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged	D117 CRDe
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut + Coil Springs	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	215 / 60 R17	245 / 75 R16
Rear Tyres	215 / 60 R17	245 / 75 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Side Panels, Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Visual display
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1

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)
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Vinyl
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Argil Brown & Black	Black
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Starry Black	Stealth Black
	Havana Grey	Red Rage
	Aurora Silver
	Dune Brown
	Glaze Red
	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

6 Ratings

4.7/5

44 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.3Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.2Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.2Performance	4.7Performance
	3.3Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	3.8Value for Money	4.5Value 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

Thar Review

1. My Buying experience is shameless. 2. One of the best Riding Experiences I ever had. 3. Look of That Is good that everyone knows. 4. Service is Good. 5. Pros: Trending, Have Respect, Comfortable, 4*4 Wheeler. Cons: Overhyped, Mileage is not good, Manual on the price we can expect semi-automatic.

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Length (mm)	4655	3985
Width (mm)	1835	1820
Height (mm)	1760	1850
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2450

Doors (Doors)	5	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	6	4
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	155
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	45

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	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs		Optional
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		Internal

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

Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Cornering Headlights	Passive
Taillights	LED + Halogen Bulb	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Centre
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

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