Audi SQ8 vs MG Hector

Last Updated: August 22, 2026

MG Hector price starts at Rs. 11.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.66 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Audi SQ8, priced at Rs. 1.78 Crore. On the performance front, the SQ8 uses a 3996cc engine producing 500bhp@5500rpm and the Hector a 1451cc engine producing 141.04bhp@5200rpm. If you're deciding between the SQ8 and Hector, the SQ8 is the better pick for performance, while the Hector stands out for affordability.

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SQ8 vs Hector Comparison Summary

Specification Audi SQ8MG Hector
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.78 CroreRs. 11.99 Lakh
Mileage Not Available13.79 kmpl
Engine 3996 cc1451 cc
Max power 500bhp@5500rpm141.04bhp@5200rpm
Top speed 250 Km/hNot Available

SQ8 vs Hector Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi SQ8 V8 TFSIMG Hector Style
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Brand Name Audi MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.78 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 11.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 3996 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 500bhp@5500rpm 141.04bhp@5200rpm
No Of Cylinders 8 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 8-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type AWD FWD
Colors
Audi SQ8 Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 13.79 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 215/60 R17
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 3,43,791 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 23,194 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 7.15 Lakh SQ8 Insurance Rs. 56,881 Hector Insurance
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Displacement
3996 cc
1451 cc
Engine Type
TFSI
1.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
3996 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
500bhp@5500rpm
141.04bhp@5200rpm
Max Torque
770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm
250Nm@3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
8-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
GDI
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual, Off-road and All-road
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.1 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
60 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
13.79 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/60 R17
Wheel Size
Not Available
17
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
3.5 Inch
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
30
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlamp Washers
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
5005*2190*1695 mm3
4655*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
3000 mm
2750 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Not Available
Massage Seats
Front
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
17
4
Adjustable Steering
4
3
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
0 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Yes
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Front & Rear Defogger
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
No
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Live Location
Yes
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
No
Inbuilt Assistant
Yes
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
No
Live Weather
Yes
No
ECall And ICall
Yes
No
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
No
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
MG Hector
  • Road presence
  • A large SUV that will get attention on the roads
  • Spacious and comfortable cabin
  • Ample space for six-footers
  • Loaded with features such as powered seats, front seat ventilation, 14” Touchscreen and ADAS — feels like money well spent
MG Hector
  • No diesel-automatic option
  • Will put off buyers with high running
  • Petrol engine is not particularly fuel efficient
  • Not recommended for heavy city use
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Audi SQ8 Vs MG Motor Hector FAQs

Which car is cheaper Audi SQ8 vs MG Motor Hector?
The MG Hector is cheaper than Audi SQ8 by ₹1.66 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Audi SQ8 vs MG Motor Hector?
For the V8 TFSI version, 3996 cc Petrol engine of SQ8 produces 500bhp@5500rpm of power and 770Nm@2000 - 4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Style version, 1451 cc Petrol engine of Hector produces 141.04bhp@5200rpm of power and 250Nm@3000rpm of torque

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