Kia Seltos vs Kia Sonet vs MG Hector

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Among the three, the Kia Sonet is the most affordable at Rs. 7.41 Lakh, followed by the Kia Seltos at Rs. 11.00 Lakh and the MG Hector at Rs. 11.99 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Sonet leads with a claimed 18.4 kmpl, ahead of the Hector at 13.79 kmpl. On the performance front, the Seltos uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm, the Sonet a 1197cc engine producing 81.8bhp@6000rpm and the Hector a 1451cc engine producing 141.04bhp@5200rpm. If you're deciding between the Seltos, Sonet and Hector, the Sonet is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Hector stands out for performance.

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Seltos vs Sonet vs Hector Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SeltosKia SonetMG Hector
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.00 LakhRs. 7.41 LakhRs. 11.99 Lakh
Mileage Not Available18.4 kmpl13.79 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1197 cc1451 cc
Max power 113bhp@6300rpm81.8bhp@6000rpm141.04bhp@5200rpm

Seltos vs Sonet vs Hector Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos HTEKia Sonet HTEMG Hector Style
Rating
56 reviews
61 reviews
97 reviews
Brand Name Kia Kia MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 7.41 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 11.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1197 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 81.8bhp@6000rpm 141.04bhp@5200rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Kia Sonet Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 18.4 Kmpl 13.79 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 195/65 R15 215/60 R17
Boot Space 447 Liters 385 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 21,277 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 14,332 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 23,194 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available Not Available
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 53,234 Seltos Insurance Rs. 40,022 Sonet Insurance Rs. 56,881 Hector Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1497 cc
1197 cc
1451 cc
Engine Type
SmartStream G1.5
Smartstream G1.2
1.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1197 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
113bhp@6300rpm
81.8bhp@6000rpm
141.04bhp@5200rpm
Max Torque
144Nm@4500rpm
115Nm@4200rpm
250Nm@3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
MPi
MPi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
No
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
47 Liters
45 Liters
60 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
18.4 Kmpl
13.79 Kmpl

Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
195/65 R15
215/60 R17
Wheel Size
16
15
17
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
No
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
4.2
3.5 Inch
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Leatherette
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
3
3
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space
447 Liters
385 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Yes
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Pole Type
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4460*1830*1635 mm3
3995*1790*1642 mm3
4655*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2500 mm
2750 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
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
No
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
No
4
Adjustable Steering
3
3
3
Android Auto
Yes
No
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
No
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
No
No
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
No
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
No
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
Not Available
0 inch
Lumbar Support
No
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Bench Folding
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
No
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
No
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
No
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available

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
3
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
No
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
No
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Available
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
No
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
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
No
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Not Available
Front & Rear Defogger
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Yes
Rear Camera
3
No
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
No
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Not Available
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
No
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
No
Not Available
RSA
Not Available
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
No
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
No
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
No
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
No
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
No
Not Available
Live Weather
Not Available
No
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
No
Save Route Place
Not Available
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No
No
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