Mahindra Scorpio vs MG Hector Plus

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Mahindra Scorpio price starts at Rs. 13.37 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.12 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of MG Hector Plus, priced at Rs. 17.49 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Scorpio offers a claimed 14.44 kmpl, while the Hector Plus delivers 13.79 kmpl. On the performance front, the Scorpio uses a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm and the Hector Plus a 1451cc engine producing 141.04bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Scorpio and Hector Plus, the Scorpio is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Hector Plus stands out for performance and top speed.

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Scorpio vs Hector Plus Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra ScorpioMG Hector Plus
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.37 LakhRs. 17.49 Lakh
Mileage 14.44 kmpl13.79 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1451 cc
Max power 130bhp@3750rpm141.04bhp@5000rpm
Top speed 165 Km/h195 Km/h

Scorpio vs Hector Plus Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Scorpio SMG Hector Plus Sharp Pro
Rating
174 reviews
55 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.37 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 17.49 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@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Scorpio Colors
MG Motor Hector Plus Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 14.44 Kmpl 13.79 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/65 R17 215/55 R18
Boot Space 460 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 25,858 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 33,834 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 79,316 Scorpio Insurance Rs. 75,319 Hector Plus Insurance
Brochure
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2184 cc
1451 cc
Engine Type
mHAWK 4 Cylinder
1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
130bhp@3750rpm
141.04bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
250Nm@1600-3600rpm
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
195 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
14.44 Kmpl
13.79 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
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
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
17
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Sunglasses Holder
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7 Inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
460 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Manual
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
No
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
No
Yes
Integrated Antenna
No
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
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
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4456*1820*1995 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2750 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
i-SWIPE Touch gesture controls
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
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
4
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Sunglasses Holder
No of Tweeter
No
4
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
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
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
0 inch
14 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
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
Yes
Voice Commands
No
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

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
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Yes
Anti Theft Device
No
Yes
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
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Panic Brake Indicatio
Not Available
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)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
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
3
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
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
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
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

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 Plus
  • Impressive road presence; this large SUV grabs attention on the road
  • Spacious and comfortable cabin, offering ample room even for six-foot-tall individuals
  • Abundant features, including powered seats, front seat ventilation, a 14-inch touchscreen, and ADAS – feels like a worthwhile investment
Mahindra Scorpio
  • Lacking in interior quality and features
  • Touch screen is especially laggy
  • No automatic or 4x4 option anymore
MG Hector Plus
  • Lack of a diesel-automatic option, which might not suit buyers with high running
  • Petrol engine isn't particularly fuel-efficient, making it less suitable for extensive city driving
  • Third row space is not great
  • Very cramped for adults

Is MG Hector Plus Better Than Mahindra Scorpio?

83% users have chosen MG Hector Plus over Mahindra Scorpio in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 354 users have also rated MG Hector Plus and Mahindra Scorpio 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 MG Hector Plus is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Mahindra Scorpio is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
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 Hector Plus Scorpio
Mileage 3.7 4.2
Performance 4.8 4.7
Comfort 4.6 4.5
Maintenance 3.9 4.3
Safety 4.6 4.2
Features 4.4 4.2
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Mahindra Scorpio Vs MG Motor Hector Plus FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Scorpio vs MG Motor Hector Plus?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Scorpio is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But MG Hector Plus is better on the grounds of performance, comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Scorpio vs MG Motor Hector Plus?
The Mahindra Scorpio is cheaper than MG Hector Plus by ₹4.12 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra Scorpio vs MG Motor Hector Plus?
The Mahindra Scorpio delivers better mileage 14.44 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Scorpio vs MG Motor Hector Plus?
For the S version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Scorpio produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the Sharp Pro version, 1451 cc Petrol engine of Hector Plus produces 141.04bhp@5000rpm of power and 250Nm@1600-3600rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Scorpio has better performance.

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