Honda Elevate vs MG Hector: Naturally Aspirated Or Turbo-petrol For The Win?

  • Published February 26, 2024
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You know the drill… strap on the VBoxes, buckle up and head to our test location to find out the answer

In the latest edition of ZigWheels’ performance comparison, we have lined up the Honda Elevate and MG Hector. One is powered by a naturally aspirated petrol engine, while the other gets a turbocharged petrol engine. Which one crosses the finish line first in the 0-100kmph and in-gear acceleration runs?

That’s what we are going to find out. Let’s go!

Spec Check

Parameters

Honda Elevate 

MG Hector 

Engine

1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol

1.5-litre turbo-petrol

Power (PS)

121 PS

143 PS

Torque (Nm)

145 Nm 

250 Nm

Transmission Options 

6-speed MT / CVT

6-speed MT / CVT

Both the SUVs here get a 1.5-litre engine, but the Hector's turbocharged unit is both torquier and more powerful. That said, the MG is also larger and heavier than the Honda SUV. Does that affect its performance on the road? 

We line up the automatic versions of both SUVs to find out. 

Acceleration Test 

Parameters

Honda Elevate CVT

MG Hector CVT

0-100 kmph 

12.35 seconds

11.19 seconds

20-80 kmph roll-on acceleration

7.2 seconds 

6.66 seconds

Thanks to its more powerful petrol engine, the MG Hector is quicker than the Honda Elevate by around 1.2 seconds in our outright 0-100 kmph acceleration run. It’s also torquier due to the presence of a turbo and all that 250 Nm comes right from 1600 rpm. As a result, the Hector is also the quicker car here in the 20-80 kmph roll-on acceleration run. 

Price And Verdict 

 

Honda Elevate

MG Hector

Ex-showroom Price

Rs 11.58 lakh onwwards

Rs 14.95 lakh onwards

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In the confines of this test, it’s clear that the MG Hector is the quicker model here, and hence, is the winner. That being said, when it comes to your daily driving scenarios, both cars offer more than satisfactory performance. You can check out more about the MG Hector and Honda Elevate by tapping the links below to our first drive review: 

Honda Elevate Video Review

Honda Elevate
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