Mahindra Scorpio N vs MG Hector

Last Updated: July 30, 2026

MG Hector price starts at Rs. 11.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Scorpio N, priced at Rs. 13.49 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Scorpio N offers a claimed 12.17 kmpl, while the Hector delivers 13.79 kmpl. On the performance front, the Scorpio N uses a 1997cc engine producing 200bhp@5000rpm and the Hector a 1451cc engine producing 141.04bhp@5200rpm. If you're deciding between the Scorpio N and Hector, the Hector is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Scorpio N stands out for performance.

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Scorpio N vs Hector Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Scorpio NMG Hector
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.49 LakhRs. 11.99 Lakh
Mileage 12.17 kmpl13.79 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc1451 cc
Max power 200bhp@5000rpm141.04bhp@5200rpm
Top speed 165 Km/hNot Available

Scorpio N vs Hector Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Scorpio N Z2 EMG Hector Style
Rating
226 reviews
95 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.49 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 11.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 200bhp@5000rpm 141.04bhp@5200rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Scorpio N Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12.17 Kmpl 13.79 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/65 R17 215/60 R17
Boot Space 460 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 26,096 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 23,194 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 81,244 Scorpio N Insurance Rs. 56,881 Hector Insurance
Brochure
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1997 cc
1451 cc
Engine Type
mStallion (TGDi)
1.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
200bhp@5000rpm
141.04bhp@5200rpm
Max Torque
370Nm@1750-3000rpm
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
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
60 Liters
Top Speed
165 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
12.17 Kmpl
13.79 Kmpl

Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
245/65 R17
215/60 R17
Wheel Size
17
17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
4.19 inch
3.5 Inch
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Semi
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
No
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Yes
Chrome Grille
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
No
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4662*1917*1857 mm3
4655*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2750 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

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

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
No
Not Available
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
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
Optional Pack (Electronic Stability Control, Hill Hold Control & Hill Descent Control)
Front & Rear Defogger
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
3 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
No
No
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
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
No
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
No
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
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 N
  • Powerful Petrol and Diesel engines
  • Frequency Dependent Dampening Suspension
  • Body-on-frame design
  • 4x4 options
  • Manual and auto transmission options
  • Reasonable Features list including Sunroof, 12-speaker Sony Audio, Alexa powered voice assistance, dual-zone climate control and 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
Mahindra Scorpio N
  • Some premium features like ventilated seats, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are missing
  • Prices are for the first 25k bookings only
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 N Better Than MG Hector?

61% users have chosen Mahindra Scorpio N over MG Hector in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 513 users have also rated Mahindra Scorpio N 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 N 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 Hector Scorpio N
Mileage 3.8 3.4
Performance 4.5 3.9
Comfort 4.6 4.3
Maintenance 4.0 3.5
Safety 4.6 4.0
Features 4.5 4.1
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Mahindra Scorpio N Comparison with Similar Cars

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What is the difference between Z2 and Z4?
  • The Z2 variant is pretty basic, with halogen lamps, 16-inch steel wheels, electrically powered steering wheel only for the petrol variants (hydraulic assist for diesel), and power windows. On the other hand, the Z4 variant gains some necessary equipment like wheel covers, a cooled glove box, an AC module for the second row, height adjustment for the driver’s seat with lumbar support, cruise control, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Mahindra Scorpio N Vs MG Motor Hector FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Scorpio N vs MG Motor Hector?
Mahindra Scorpio N has out rated MG Hector on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Scorpio N vs MG Motor Hector?
The MG Hector is cheaper than Mahindra Scorpio N by ₹1.50 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra Scorpio N vs MG Motor Hector?
The MG Hector delivers better mileage 13.79 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Scorpio N vs MG Motor Hector?
For the Z2 E version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Scorpio N produces 200bhp@5000rpm of power and 370Nm@1750-3000rpm 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 N has better performance.

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