MG Hector Plus vs Mahindra XUV700

CarWale brings you comparison of MG Hector Plus and Mahindra XUV700. The MG Hector Plus price is Rs. 17.50 Lakh and Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. The MG Hector Plus is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mahindra XUV700 is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Hector Plus vs XUV700 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Hector Plus	XUV700
Price	Rs. 17.50 Lakh	Rs. 13.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	1997 cc
Power	168 bhp	197 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

Rs. 17.50 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

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MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

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	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L Turbocharged	2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others		Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

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

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

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	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	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

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	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
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

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

Storage

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	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Argil Brown & Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	50:50 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Starry Black	Midnight Black
	Havana Grey	Napoli Black
	Aurora Silver	Dazzling Silver
	Dune Brown	Red Rage
	Glaze Red	Everest White
	Candy White	Everest White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

6 Ratings

4.6/5

19 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.3Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.2Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.2Performance	4.8Performance
	3.3Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	3.8Value for Money	4.8Value 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

Good build quality

Good build quality and also it has a great value for money however the airbags are not so good and also comfort wise this car is not so affordable overall pricing range makes this car good.

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Hector Plus vs XUV700 Comparison FAQs

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

MG Hector Plus price is Rs. 17.50 Lakh and Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. Hence Mahindra XUV700 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

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 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.

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MG Hector Plus vs Mahindra XUV700

Length (mm)	4655	4695
Width (mm)	1835	1890
Height (mm)	1760	1755
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2750
Ground Clearance (mm)		200

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

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

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)

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

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

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