Mahindra Scorpio vs MG Hector

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

MG Hector price starts at Rs. 11.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.38 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Scorpio, priced at Rs. 13.37 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Scorpio offers a claimed 14.44 kmpl, while the Hector delivers 13.79 kmpl. On the performance front, the Scorpio uses a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm and the Hector a 1451cc engine producing 141.04bhp@5200rpm. If you're deciding between the Scorpio and Hector, the Hector is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Scorpio stands out for mileage.

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Scorpio vs Hector Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra ScorpioMG Hector
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.37 LakhRs. 11.99 Lakh
Mileage 14.44 kmpl13.79 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1451 cc
Max power 130bhp@3750rpm141.04bhp@5200rpm
Top speed 165 Km/hNot Available

Scorpio vs Hector Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Scorpio SMG Hector Style
Rating
174 reviews
95 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.37 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 11.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130bhp@3750rpm 141.04bhp@5200rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Scorpio Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 14.44 Kmpl 13.79 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/65 R17 215/60 R17
Boot Space 460 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 25,858 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 23,194 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 80,770 Scorpio Insurance Rs. 56,881 Hector Insurance
Brochure
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2184 cc
1451 cc
Engine Type
mHAWK 4 Cylinder
1.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
130bhp@3750rpm
141.04bhp@5200rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
250Nm@3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Braking (100-0 kmph)
41.50 Meters
Not Available
Braking (80-0 kmph)
26.14 Meters
Not Available
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
60 Liters
60 Liters
Top Speed
165 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
14.44 Kmpl
13.79 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Hydraulic
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4
Not Available
Tyre Size
235/65 R17
215/60 R17
Wheel Size
17
17
Tyre Type
Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
3.5 Inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
460 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Manual
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
No
No
Cornering Foglamps
No
No
Integrated Antenna
No
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Yes
Chrome Grille
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Rear Spoiler
No
Yes
Roof Rails
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4456*1820*1995 mm3
4655*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2750 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
No
4
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
3
Android Auto
Not Available
No
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
No
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
Yes
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
0 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
No
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
No
No
Anti Theft Device
No
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
No
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Panic Brake Indicatio
Front & Rear Defogger
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
No
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mahindra Scorpio
  • Classic traditional boxy SUV looks are still appealing
  • New chassis and suspension tweaks as well as the mHawk engine make a big difference to the drive experience
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
Mahindra Scorpio
  • Lacking in interior quality and features
  • Touch screen is especially laggy
  • No automatic or 4x4 option anymore
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 Mahindra Scorpio Better Than MG Hector?

53% users have chosen Mahindra Scorpio over MG Hector in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 417 users have also rated Mahindra Scorpio and MG Hector on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mahindra Scorpio has out rated MG Hector on all the rating factors.
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 Scorpio Hector
Mileage 4.2 3.4
Performance 4.7 3.9
Comfort 4.5 4.3
Maintenance 4.3 3.5
Safety 4.2 4.0
Features 4.2 4.1
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Mahindra Scorpio Vs MG Motor Hector FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Scorpio vs MG Motor Hector?
Mahindra Scorpio has out rated MG Hector on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Scorpio vs MG Motor Hector?
The MG Hector is cheaper than Mahindra Scorpio by ₹1.38 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra Scorpio vs MG Motor Hector?
The Mahindra Scorpio delivers better mileage 14.44 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Scorpio vs MG Motor Hector?
For the S version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Scorpio produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the Style version, 1451 cc Petrol engine of Hector produces 141.04bhp@5200rpm of power and 250Nm@3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Scorpio has better performance.

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