MG Hector vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: October 8, 2026

MG Hector price starts at Rs. 11.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.41 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Tata Safari, priced at Rs. 13.40 Lakh. On the performance front, the Hector uses a 1451cc engine producing 141.04bhp@5200rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Hector and Safari, the Hector is the better pick for affordability, while the Safari stands out for performance.

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Hector vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification MG HectorTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.99 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage 13.79 kmplNot Available
Engine 1451 cc1498 cc
Max power 141.04bhp@5200rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm

Hector vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info MG Hector StyleTata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
97 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name MG Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1451 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 141.04bhp@5200rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.79 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 215/60 R17 235/65/R17
Boot Space Not Available 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 23,194 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 56,881 Hector Insurance Rs. 62,070 Safari Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Displacement
1451 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
1.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
1451 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
141.04bhp@5200rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@3000rpm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
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
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
60 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
13.79 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
235/65/R17
Wheel Size
17
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

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

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
No
No
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
No
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4655*1835*1760 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2741 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
3
4
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
No
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
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
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
0 inch
no inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
No
No
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Follow me home headlamps
No
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No

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

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
No
Hinglish Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
No
No
Live Weather
No
No
ECall And ICall
No
No
Save Route Place
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
No
No
Valet Mode
No
No
In Car Remote Control App
No
No
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available

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
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • Can seat 7 people comfortably
  • Updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • Better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
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
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option

Is MG Hector Better Than Tata Safari?

50% users have chosen MG Hector over Tata Safari in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 222 users have also rated MG Hector and Tata Safari on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Tata Safari 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 Safari Hector
Mileage 3.4 4.2
Performance 3.9 4.3
Comfort 4.3 4.4
Maintenance 3.5 4.3
Safety 4.0 4.6
Features 4.1 4.2
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MG Motor Hector Vs Tata Safari FAQs

Which car is best between MG Motor Hector vs Tata Safari?
Tata Safari has out rated MG Hector on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper MG Motor Hector vs Tata Safari?
The MG Hector is cheaper than Tata Safari by ₹1.41 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance MG Motor Hector vs Tata Safari?
For the Style version, 1451 cc Petrol engine of Hector produces 141.04bhp@5200rpm of power and 250Nm@3000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Petrol Smart version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@5000rpm of power and 280Nm@1750-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the MG Hector has better performance.

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