Mahindra Thar vs MG Hector

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs. 14.77 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.42 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of MG Hector, priced at Rs. 19.19 Lakh. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 2184cc engine producing 150bhp@3750rpm and the Hector a 1451cc engine producing 141.04bhp@5200rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Hector, the Thar is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Thar vs Hector Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharMG Hector
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 14.77 LakhRs. 19.19 Lakh
Mileage Not Available12.34 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1451 cc
Max power 150bhp@3750rpm141.04bhp@5200rpm

Thar vs Hector Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel ATMG Hector Savvy Pro CVT
Rating
36 reviews
97 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra MG
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 18.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.19 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 150bhp@3750rpm 141.04bhp@5200rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed CVT
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 12.34 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 215/55 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 37,122 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 1.02 Lakh Thar Insurance Hector Insurance
Brochure
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Displacement
2184 cc
1451 cc
Engine Type
D22 mHawk
1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
150bhp@3750rpm
141.04bhp@5200rpm
Max Torque
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
250Nm@3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
CVT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco, Normal, Sports

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

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
215/55 R18
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrain
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
7 Inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Sami(Coloured)
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Dual Pane
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Fender-mounted
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
wireless android auto play
Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay
No of Tweeter
2
4
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.24 inch
14 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
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
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
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)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
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)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
i-Smart app, Jio Saavn
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
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
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
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
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
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Mahindra Thar Vs MG Motor Hector FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs MG Motor Hector?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But MG Hector is better on the grounds of features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs MG Motor Hector?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than MG Hector by ₹4.42 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs MG Motor Hector?
For the 2.2L ZXT 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 150bhp@3750rpm of power and 330Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Savvy Pro CVT 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 Thar has better performance.

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