Kia Seltos vs MG Hector

Last Updated: October 18, 2026

Kia Seltos price starts at Rs. 11.25 Lakh, which is Rs. 89,100 cheaper than the base variant of MG Hector, priced at Rs. 12.14 Lakh. On the performance front, the Seltos uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm and the Hector a 1451cc engine producing 141.04bhp@5200rpm. If you're deciding between the Seltos and Hector, the Seltos is the better pick for affordability, while the Hector stands out for performance.

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Seltos vs Hector Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SeltosMG Hector
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.25 LakhRs. 12.14 Lakh
Mileage Not Available12.34 kmpl
Engine 1497 cc1451 cc
Max power 113bhp@6300rpm141.04bhp@5200rpm

Seltos vs Hector Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos HTEMG Hector SNOWSTORM
Rating
56 reviews
97 reviews
Brand Name Kia MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 141.04bhp@5200rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed CVT
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 12.34 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 215/55 R18
Boot Space 447 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 21,761 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 52,994 Seltos Insurance Hector Insurance
Brochure
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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@5200rpm
Max Torque
144Nm@4500rpm
250Nm@3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
CVT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
MPi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco, Normal, Sports

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

Wheels Type
Steel with Cover
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
16
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
7 Inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Reported Boot Space
Not Available
587 Litres
Rear Seat Headrest
Integrated
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
447 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
No
Dual Pane
Projector Headlamps
No
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4460*1830*1635 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2750 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay
Automatic Climate Control
No
Yes
Memory Functions For Seat
No
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
No
3
No of Speakers
6
4
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay
No of Tweeter
No
4
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
No
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
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
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
14 inch
Lumbar Support
No
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Yes
Memory Function Seats
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
No
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Driver
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
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
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
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
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Seltos
  • Looks aggressive and has strong road presence.
  • Cabin space is accommodating for a family of 5.
  • 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX, rear camera, TPMS and a lot more safety as standard. Higher variants add ADAS, 360-degree camera and more!
  • Variety of engines and transmissions means there’s a Seltos for different use cases.
  • Interior feels well built. Solid fitment quality.
  • Feature-rich: 30-inch panoramic display, 8-speaker BOSE music system, ventilated front seats, powered driver’s seat with memory, panoramic sunroof and a lot more.
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
Kia Seltos
  • Styling isn’t as sleek, sporty and understated as the previous car. This car looks more polarising vs the universal likeability of the predecessor.
  • Plastic panels used throughout the cabin can scratch easily.
  • Some minor feature misses: Powered tailgate, boss lever to adjust co-driver’s seat, rear seat ventilation (like the Syros)
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

Is Kia Seltos Better Than MG Hector?

85% users have chosen Kia Seltos over MG Hector in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 250 users have also rated Kia Seltos and MG Hector on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Seltos Hector
Mileage 4.0 3.4
Performance 4.4 3.9
Comfort 4.6 4.3
Maintenance 4.2 3.5
Safety 4.1 4.0
Features 4.1 4.1
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Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs MG Motor Hector?
As per the users experiences Kia Seltos is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs MG Motor Hector?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper than MG Hector by ₹89,100.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs MG Motor Hector?
For the HTE version, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Seltos produces 113bhp@6300rpm of power and 144Nm@4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the SNOWSTORM version, 1451 cc Petrol engine of Hector produces 141.04bhp@5200rpm of power and 250Nm@3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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