Defender vs MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV

Last Updated: September 1, 2026

MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV price starts at Rs. 25.70 Lakh, which is Rs. 81.30 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Defender, priced at Rs. 1.07 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the Defender returns a claimed 11.5 kmpl, while the Hector Tomahawk PHEV offers a claimed 1100 km/charge. On the performance front, the Defender uses a 1997cc engine producing 296.3bhp@5500rpm and the Hector Tomahawk PHEV a 20.5kWh battery producing 198bhp. If you're deciding between the Defender and Hector Tomahawk PHEV, the Hector Tomahawk PHEV is the better pick for affordability.

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Defender vs Hector Tomahawk PHEV Comparison Summary

Specification DefenderMG Hector Tomahawk PHEV
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.07 CroreRs. 25.70 Lakh
Mileage / Range 11.5 kmpl1100 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1997 cc20.5 kWh
Max power / Motor 296.3bhp@5500rpm198bhp
Top speed 191 Km/hNot Available

Defender vs Hector Tomahawk PHEV Key Highlights

Basic Info Land Rover Defender 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSEMG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Exclusive 7-Seater
Rating
54 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Land Rover MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.07 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 25.70 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 296.3bhp@5500rpm 198bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Not Available
Drive Type AWD Not Available
Colors
Land Rover Defender Colors
MG Motor Hector Tomahawk PHEV Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 11.5 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 225/55 R18
Boot Space Not Available 192 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 2,06,986 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 49,712 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.42 Lakh Defender Insurance Rs. 1.07 Lakh Hector Tomahawk PHEV Insurance
Brochure
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Displacement
1997 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
1.5L Atkinson cycle
Motor Power
Not Available
198.47 kW
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1498 cc
Battery Capacity
Not Available
20.5 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
296.3bhp@5500rpm
198bhp
Range
Not Available
1100 km/charge
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-4000rpm
230Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
Not Available
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
ECO | NORMAL | SPORTS | Custom
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
4
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
7.5H-3.3 kW (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
35 Min-25 kW (30-80%)

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.4 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
52 Liters
Top Speed
191 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
11.5 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
20
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
4
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
8.8
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
528 Litres
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
192 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Dual Pane
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Glass Antenna
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4758*2105*1967 mm3
4745*1850*1770 mm3
Wheelbase
3022 mm
2810 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
No of Speakers
10
6
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
3
Apple CarPlay
Yes
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Meridian Surround Sound System
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
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
13.1 inch
12.8 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
3rd Row 50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
6
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
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Integrated Electric Parking Brake
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
6
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

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

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
JIO Sphere
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes

grossWeight
3200 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

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Defender
  • It's bigger, better and easier to live with
  • Up to date tech
  • Comfier, upmarket interiors
Defender
  • Not as cushy a ride as it's other stablemates
  • Might take the self satisfaction out of off-roading for the hard-core enthusiast
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Which car is best between Land Rover Defender vs MG Motor Hector Tomahawk PHEV?
As per the users experiences Defender is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and maintenance in your car. But MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Land Rover Defender vs MG Motor Hector Tomahawk PHEV?
The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is cheaper than Defender by ₹81.30 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Land Rover Defender vs MG Motor Hector Tomahawk PHEV?
For the 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Defender produces 296.3bhp@5500rpm of power and 400Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Exclusive 7-Seater version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Hector Tomahawk PHEV produces 198bhp of power and 230Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the Defender has better performance.

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