Kia Carens Clavis vs MG Hector Plus

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens Clavis and MG Hector Plus. The Kia Carens Clavis price is Rs. 11.08 Lakh and MG Hector Plus price is Rs. 16.05 Lakh. The Kia Carens Clavis is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and MG Hector Plus is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Carens Clavis vs Hector Plus Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens Clavis	Hector Plus
Price	Rs. 11.08 Lakh	Rs. 16.05 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1956 cc
Power	113 bhp	168 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Kia Carens Clavis

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 11.08 Lakh

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MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

Rs. 16.05 Lakh

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Kia Carens Clavis

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution
Engine Type	Smartstream G1.5	2.0L Turbocharged
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Direct Start in CNG		Not Applicable
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel, Located Underbody	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelt		Pretensioning with Load Limiter(Front)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
CNG Leak Detection		Not Applicable
Clutch Lock
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Video Recording
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering column
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Puncture Repair Kit
Reflectors	Rear Bumper
Dashcam
Brake Disc Wiping(BDW)
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Skid Plate	Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof, Third row AC: Vents on Roof)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest, Third row AC: Fan speed control with Vents on Side Panels)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)	Rear Only (Foldable with Hooks)
In-Car Remote		Boot Opening
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver
Headlight Washer
Acoustic Windshield
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes		On Road
Drive Modes	3
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	2 x USB Type-A, 1 x 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Cornering Headlights		Passive
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED + Halogen Bulb
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Connected LED	Taillight(Reflector only)
Fog Lights		LED - Rear
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Four-Wheel-Drive
Ride Height Adjustment
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured Finish with Pull handle type	Black Finish with handle type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down
Window Sunshade
Rear Windshield Blind
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Heat-Insulated Windscreen and Side Windows
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body Coloured finish ORVM Colour	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener	Manual
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen
Audio System		4 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
SD Card Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
Smart Connectivity
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Input Methods		AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black & Beige)	Dual Tone (Argil Brown & Black)
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	50:50
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50	50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	12.5" TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
CNG Fuel Gauge		Not Applicable
Total CNG Mode Time		Not Applicable
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Clear White	Glaze Red
	Sparkling Silver	Starry Black
	Aurora Black Pearl	Candy White
	Pewter Olive	Aurora Silver
	Imperial Blue	Havana Grey
	Gravity Grey	Dune Brown
	Ivory Silver Gloss	Dune Brown

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

19 Ratings

4.5/5

6 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.3Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.2Comfort
	4.6Performance	4.2Performance
	3.7Fuel Economy	3.3Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	3.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Very good in segment

Compared to the competitor, this car is excellent in looks, features, mileage and comforts. Also, don't think about alternatives, just go for Kia Carens Clavis. Kia has the best MUV, and good service also.

Value for money

Best car value for money looks so good best Intirear looks so good best seat is comfortable good performance best fog lamps best features in this price value for money best car in prices

Used Cars in India

8 Used Carens Clavis

Rs. 12.2 Lakhonwards

276 Used Hector Plus

Rs. 8.9 Lakhonwards

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Carens Clavis vs Hector Plus Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens Clavis and MG Hector Plus?

Kia Carens Clavis price is Rs. 11.08 Lakh and MG Hector Plus price is Rs. 16.05 Lakh. Hence Kia Carens Clavis is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Carens Clavis compared to Hector Plus?

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Carens Clavis produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. For the Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Hector Plus produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

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Kia Carens Clavis vs MG Hector Plus

Length Width Height	4550 mm * 1800 mm * 1708 mm	4655 mm * 1835 mm * 1760 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2750

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	6 Seats and 3 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace		155 L (standard) with 1 hook
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	60

Smart Grille Shutter
Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Chrome Finish
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Live Location Sharing
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front, Second & Third Row	Cupholders in Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders