Kia Seltos vs Kia Sonet vs MG Hector

Last Updated: October 19, 2026

Among the three, the Kia Seltos is the most affordable at Rs. 11.25 Lakh, followed by the Kia Sonet at Rs. 14.36 Lakh and the MG Hector at Rs. 20.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Sonet leads with a claimed 19 kmpl, ahead of the Hector at 12.34 kmpl. On the performance front, the Seltos uses a 1493cc engine producing 114bhp@4000rpm, the Sonet a 1493cc engine producing 114bhp@4000rpm and the Hector a 1451cc engine producing 141.04bhp@5200rpm. If you're deciding between the Seltos, Sonet and Hector, the Seltos is the better pick for affordability, while the Sonet stands out for mileage.

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Seltos vs Sonet vs Hector Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SeltosKia SonetMG Hector
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.25 LakhRs. 14.36 LakhRs. 20.00 Lakh
Mileage Not Available19 kmpl12.34 kmpl
Engine 1493 cc1493 cc1451 cc
Max power 114bhp@4000rpm114bhp@4000rpm141.04bhp@5200rpm

Seltos vs Sonet vs Hector Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos GTX (O) Diesel ATKia Sonet GTX Plus Diesel ATMG Hector SNOWSTORM
Rating
56 reviews
61 reviews
97 reviews
Brand Name Kia Kia MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.82 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 14.36 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 20.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1493 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114bhp@4000rpm 114bhp@4000rpm 141.04bhp@5200rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed AT CVT
Drive Type 2WD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 19 Kmpl 12.34 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 215/60 R16 215/55 R18
Boot Space 447 Liters 385 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 27,777 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 38,685 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available Not Available
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 93,054 Seltos Insurance Sonet Insurance Hector Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1493 cc
1493 cc
1451 cc
Engine Type
1.5l CRDi VGT
1.5L CRDi VGT
1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1493 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
114bhp@4000rpm
114bhp@4000rpm
141.04bhp@5200rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
250Nm@3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed AT
CVT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
CRDI
CRDi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
ECO | NORMAL | SPORTS
NORMAL|ECO|SPORTS
Eco, Normal, Sports

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
47 Liters
45 Liters
60 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
19 Kmpl
12.34 Kmpl

Wheels Type
Alloy
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
215/60 R16
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Rear Parcel Shelf
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
10.25
7 Inch
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light
Ambient light
Reported Boot Space
Not Available
Not Available
587 Litres
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Boot Space
447 Liters
385 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Sunglass holder
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Single Pane
Dual Pane
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4460*1830*1635 mm3
3995*1790*1642 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2500 mm
2750 mm

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass holder
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
BOSE Premium 7 Speaker System
Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Yes
Yes
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
3
3
No of Speakers
8
7
4
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height only
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Rear Parcel Shelf
Sunglass holder
Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay
No of Tweeter
No
No
4
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
No
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
10.25 inch
14 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
Not Available
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Driver Seat Only
No
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes

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

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

Inbuilt Apps
Kia Connect 2.0
Not Available
i-Smart app, Jio Saavn
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Save Route Place
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
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