MG Hector vs Kia Seltos [2019-2022]

CarWale brings you comparison of MG Hector and Kia Seltos [2019-2022]. The MG Hector price is Rs. 14.00 Lakh and Kia Seltos [2019-2022] price is Rs. 9.89 Lakh. The MG Hector is available in 1451 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Kia Seltos [2019-2022] is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Seltos [2019-2022] provides the mileage of 16.8 kmpl.

Hector vs Seltos [2019-2022] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Hector	Seltos [2019-2022]
Price	Rs. 14.00 Lakh	Rs. 9.89 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1451 cc	1497 cc
Power	141 bhp	114 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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MG Hector

Style 1.5 Turbo MT

Rs. 14.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Kia Seltos [2019-2022]

HTE 1.5 [2019-2020]

Rs. 9.89 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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MG Hector

Style 1.5 Turbo MT

Kia Seltos [2019-2022]

HTE 1.5 [2019-2020]

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline
Engine Type	1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled	SMARTSTREAM G1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	141 bhp @ 5000 rpm	114 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		16.8View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs	McPherson strut with coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with coil spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	215 / 60 R17	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	215 / 60 R17	205 / 65 R16

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
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)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Silver	Steel silver
	Candy White

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Hector vs Seltos [2019-2022] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between MG Hector and Kia Seltos [2019-2022]?

MG Hector price is Rs. 14.00 Lakh and Kia Seltos [2019-2022] price is Rs. 9.89 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos [2019-2022] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Hector compared to Seltos [2019-2022]?

For the Style 1.5 Turbo MT variant, 1451 cc Petrol engine of Hector produces 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm of torque. For the HTE 1.5 [2019-2020] variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos [2019-2022] produces 114 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque.

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MG Hector vs Kia Seltos [2019-2022]

Length (mm)	4655	4315
Width (mm)	1835	1800
Height (mm)	1760	1645
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2610
Ground Clearance (mm)		190

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	587	433
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	50

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

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
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Rub-strips	Silver	Black

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Taillights	LED + Halogen Bulb	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Android Auto
Display	Digital Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	4
Steering-mounted controls
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited