Honda City vs MG Hector

Last Updated: September 16, 2026

MG Hector price starts at Rs. 11.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 900 cheaper than the base variant of Honda City, priced at Rs. 12.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the City offers a claimed 27.26 kmpl, while the Hector delivers 13.79 kmpl. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 119.35bhp@6600rpm and the Hector a 1451cc engine producing 141.04bhp@5200rpm. If you're deciding between the City and Hector, the Hector is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the City stands out for mileage.

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City vs Hector Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CityMG Hector
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.00 LakhRs. 11.99 Lakh
Mileage 27.26 kmpl13.79 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc1451 cc
Max power 119.35bhp@6600rpm141.04bhp@5200rpm

City vs Hector Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City SVMG Hector Style
Rating
8 reviews
97 reviews
Brand Name Honda MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 11.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 119.35bhp@6600rpm 141.04bhp@5200rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 27.26 kmpl 13.79 Kmpl
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 215/60 R17
Boot Space 506 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 23,211 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 23,194 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 56,914 City Insurance Rs. 56,881 Hector Insurance
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Displacement
1498 cc
1451 cc
Engine Type
DOHC with VTC
1.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
119.35bhp@6600rpm
141.04bhp@5200rpm
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
250Nm@3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
60 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
27.26 kmpl
13.79 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Not Available
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
215/60 R17
Wheel Size
15
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
3.5 Inch
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
506 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
4655*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2750 mm

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
4
3
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
No
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
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
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
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
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
No
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Front & Rear Defogger
Child Safety Lock
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
4
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
No
Live Location
No
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
No
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
No
No
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
No
No
Remote Ac On Off
No
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No

grossWeight
1580 kg
Not Available

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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Honda City Vs MG Motor Hector FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs MG Motor Hector?
As per the users experiences Honda City is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But MG Hector is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs MG Motor Hector?
The MG Hector is cheaper than Honda City by ₹900.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs MG Motor Hector?
For the SV version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 119.35bhp@6600rpm of power and 145Nm@4300rpm of torque. Whereas for the Style version, 1451 cc Petrol engine of Hector produces 141.04bhp@5200rpm of power and 250Nm@3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda City has better performance.

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