MG Hector vs Skoda Octavia [2017-2021]

CarWale brings you comparison of MG Hector and Skoda Octavia [2017-2021]. The MG Hector price is Rs. 14.00 Lakh and Skoda Octavia [2017-2021] price is Rs. 16.00 Lakh. The MG Hector is available in 1451 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Skoda Octavia [2017-2021] is available in 1395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Octavia [2017-2021] provides the mileage of 16.7 kmpl.

Hector vs Octavia [2017-2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Hector	Octavia [2017-2021]
Price	Rs. 14.00 Lakh	Rs. 16.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1451 cc	1395 cc
Power	141 bhp	148 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

Skoda Octavia [2017-2021]

1.4 TSI Ambition

Rs. 16.00 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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MG Hector

Style 1.5 Turbo MT

Skoda Octavia [2017-2021]

1.4 TSI Ambition

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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	1395 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled	Turbocharged petrol engine, direct injection system
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	141 bhp @ 5000 rpm	148 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm	250 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		16.7View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs	McPherson suepension with lower triangular links and torision stabiliser
Rear Suspension	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Compound link crank axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.2
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	215 / 60 R17	205 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	215 / 60 R17	205 / 55 R16

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
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)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Dual Tone
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	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	All
One Touch Up		All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Remote Operated
Rear Windshield Blind		Manual

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
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	Candy White
	Candy White

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Hector vs Octavia [2017-2021] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between MG Hector and Skoda Octavia [2017-2021]?

MG Hector price is Rs. 14.00 Lakh and Skoda Octavia [2017-2021] price is Rs. 16.00 Lakh. Hence MG Hector is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Hector compared to Octavia [2017-2021]?

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 1.4 TSI Ambition variant, 1395 cc Petrol engine of Octavia [2017-2021] produces 148 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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MG Hector vs Skoda Octavia [2017-2021]

Length (mm)	4655	4670
Width (mm)	1835	1814
Height (mm)	1760	1476
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2688
Ground Clearance (mm)		155
Kerb Weight (kg)		1235

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	587	590
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	50

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	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)
Differential Lock		Electronic

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

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

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

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

Android Auto
Display	Digital Display	TFT Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & 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	4
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited