Kia Carens Clavis vs MG Hector Plus

Last Updated: October 3, 2026

Kia Carens Clavis price starts at Rs. 11.39 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of MG Hector Plus, priced at Rs. 17.49 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Carens Clavis offers a claimed 15.34 kmpl, while the Hector Plus delivers 13.79 kmpl. On the performance front, the Carens Clavis uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm and the Hector Plus a 1451cc engine producing 141.04bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Carens Clavis and Hector Plus, the Carens Clavis is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Hector Plus stands out for performance.

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Carens Clavis vs Hector Plus Comparison Summary

Specification Kia Carens ClavisMG Hector Plus
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.39 LakhRs. 17.49 Lakh
Mileage 15.34 kmpl13.79 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1451 cc
Max power 113bhp@6300rpm141.04bhp@5000rpm
Top speed Not Available195 Km/h

Carens Clavis vs Hector Plus Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carens Clavis HTEMG Hector Plus Sharp Pro
Rating
1 review
55 reviews
Brand Name Kia MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.39 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 17.49 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1451 cc
Body Type MUV,SUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 141.04bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed MT 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Clavis Colors
MG Motor Hector Plus Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.34 Kmpl 13.79 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/ 65 R15 215/55 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 22,031 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 33,834 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 54,669 Carens Clavis Insurance Rs. 77,123 Hector Plus Insurance
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Displacement
1497 cc
1451 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5
1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
113bhp@6300rpm
141.04bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
143.8Nm@4500rpm
250Nm@1600-3600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed MT
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
DPFi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
60 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
195 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
15.34 Kmpl
13.79 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
15
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
15
18
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
195/ 65 R15
215/55 R18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Sunglasses Holder
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
7 Inch
Rear Reading Lamp
No
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Reported Boot Space
Not Available
587 Litres
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
No
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Manual
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Pole Type
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4550*1800*1708 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2750 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
i-SWIPE Touch gesture controls
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
No
4
Adjustable Steering
3
4
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Sunglasses Holder
No of Tweeter
No
4
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
0 inch
14 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Air Quality Control
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

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

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
No

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Carens Clavis
  • Smart design looks clean and distinctive.
  • Enough cabin space for 6-7 average sized adults.
  • Super practical interior with plenty of storage spaces.
  • Loaded with features like a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, BOSE music system, 12.25-inch touchscreen etc.
  • The strong safety package includes 6 airbags, front and rear parking sensors, ADAS and more!
  • Good ride comfort and bump absorption over bad roads.
  • Wide range of engine and transmission options to choose from.
MG Hector Plus
  • Impressive road presence; this large SUV grabs attention on the road
  • Spacious and comfortable cabin, offering ample room even for six-foot-tall individuals
  • Abundant features, including powered seats, front seat ventilation, a 14-inch touchscreen, and ADAS – feels like a worthwhile investment
Kia Carens Clavis
  • Non-turbo petrol engine doesn’t get an automatic transmission option.
  • Diesel unavailable in the top-end variant. Diesel automatic restricted to the mid-range HTK+ only!
  • ADAS offered only with the top-end turbo-petrol automatic.
MG Hector Plus
  • Lack of a diesel-automatic option, which might not suit buyers with high running
  • Petrol engine isn't particularly fuel-efficient, making it less suitable for extensive city driving
  • Third row space is not great
  • Very cramped for adults
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Which car is cheaper Kia Carens Clavis vs MG Motor Hector Plus?
The Kia Carens Clavis is cheaper than MG Hector Plus by ₹6.10 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Kia Carens Clavis vs MG Motor Hector Plus?
The Kia Carens Clavis delivers better mileage 15.34 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens Clavis vs MG Motor Hector Plus?
For the HTE version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Carens Clavis produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 143.8Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Sharp Pro version, 1451 cc Petrol engine of Hector Plus produces 141.04bhp@5000rpm of power and 250Nm@1600-3600rpm of torque

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