MG Hector vs MG Astor vs Mahindra XUV700

CarWale brings you comparison of MG Hector, MG Astor and Mahindra XUV700. The MG Hector price is Rs. 14.00 Lakh, MG Astor price is Rs. 10.00 Lakh and Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. The MG Hector is available in 1451 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, MG Astor is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra XUV700 is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Hector vs Astor vs XUV700 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Hector	Astor	XUV700
Price	Rs. 14.00 Lakh	Rs. 10.00 Lakh	Rs. 13.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1451 cc	1498 cc	1997 cc
Power	141 bhp	108 bhp	197 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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MG Hector

Style 1.5 Turbo MT

Rs. 14.00 Lakh

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MG Astor

Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory)

Rs. 10.00 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

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MG Hector

Style 1.5 Turbo MT

MG Astor

Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory)

Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			9.53
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			13.01
Engine	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled	VTi-TECH 1.5	2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	141 bhp @ 5000 rpm	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged		Turbocharged
Others			Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs	MacPherson Strut	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Torsion Beam	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	215 / 60 R17	215 / 55 R17	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	215 / 60 R17	215 / 55 R17	235 / 65 R17

Features

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	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

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	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Iconic Ivory / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 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
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip
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	Analogue	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wired
Apple CarPlay		Wired
Display	Digital Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		10.11	8
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	4	4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Expert's Take

Expert Review Videos

MG Astor 2022 Real-World Mileage, Performance Tested | CarWale

2021 Mahindra XUV700 Review | Better Than The Tata Safari? | AX7 Diesel AT 7-Seater Driven | CarWale

Colours

Aurora Silver	Aurora Silver	Midnight Black
Candy White	Candy White	Napoli Black
		Dazzling Silver
		Red Rage
		Everest White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

8 Ratings

4.8/5

16 Ratings

4.7/5

18 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	5.0Exterior	4.7Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.7Comfort	4.8Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.6Performance	4.8Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money	4.7Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good featured car

All are good Pros: driving is very smooth, boot space, handling. Sprint variant is value for Money, getting all options which are needed. Cons: Mileage in the city, back seat thigh support

mahindra is best

Very nice comfortable, good looking, smooth driving, good mileage. It attracts people giving the best responses. It is very good car. Very powerful and excellent.

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Hector vs Astor vs XUV700 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between MG Hector, MG Astor and Mahindra XUV700?

MG Hector price is Rs. 14.00 Lakh, MG Astor price is Rs. 10.00 Lakh and Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. Hence MG Astor is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Hector compared to Astor and XUV700?

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 Sprint 1.5 MT (Ivory) variant, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Astor produces 108 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4400 rpm of torque. For the MX Petrol MT 5 STR variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of XUV700 produces 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Hector, Astor and XUV700, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Hector, Astor and XUV700 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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MG Hector vs MG Astor vs Mahindra XUV700

Length (mm)	4655	4323	4695
Width (mm)	1835	1809	1890
Height (mm)	1760	1650	1755
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2585	2750
Ground Clearance (mm)			200
Kerb Weight (kg)		1303

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	587	488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	48	60

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 with Boot Opener	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Silver	Silver

Headlights	Halogen	LED	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Passive
Taillights	LED + Halogen Bulb	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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