Kia Carens vs MG Hector Plus vs MG Hector

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens, MG Hector Plus and MG Hector. The Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh, MG Hector Plus price is Rs. 17.00 Lakh and MG Hector price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. The Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, MG Hector Plus is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and MG Hector is available in 1451 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Carens vs Hector Plus vs Hector Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens	Hector Plus	Hector
Price	Rs. 10.52 Lakh	Rs. 17.00 Lakh	Rs. 13.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1956 cc	1451 cc
Power	113 bhp	168 bhp	141 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Rs. 10.52 Lakh

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MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

Rs. 17.00 Lakh

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MG Hector

Style 1.5 Turbo MT

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

MG Hector

Style 1.5 Turbo MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	10.42
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	2.0L Turbocharged Intercooled	1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	141 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4540 4655 4655
Width (mm)
1800 1835 1835
Height (mm)
1708 1760 1760
Wheelbase (mm)
2780 2750 2750
Ground Clearance (mm)
195 192
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
7 6 5
No of Rows (Rows)
3 3 2
Bootspace (litres)
216 155 587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
45 60 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Macpherson Strut + Coil Springs	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	215 / 60 R17	215 / 60 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
With Key Remote Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof	Vents on Side Panels, Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

Telematics
Alexa Compatibility

Seats & Upholstery

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)	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear 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)	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)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige	Argil Brown & Black	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front, Second & Third Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release		Internal

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
Chrome Inserts Silver

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Cornering Headlights		Passive
Taillights	Halogen	LED + Halogen Bulb	LED + Halogen Bulb
Daytime Running Lights		LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)		Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		14
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		4	4
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Available	Not Available
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 5 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited 100000

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Starry Black	Starry Black
Imperial Blue	Havana Grey	Dune Brown
Gravity Grey	Aurora Silver	Havana Grey
Intense Red	Dune Brown	Aurora Silver
Sparkling Silver	Glaze Red	Glaze Red
Glacier White Pearl	Candy White	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

5 Ratings

4.4/5

5 Ratings

5.0/5

7 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.4Exterior	4.3Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.2Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.2Performance	5.0Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	3.3Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	3.8Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good

Looks good. Interior good with spacious and comfortable seats. Nice car for big family. Travelling long distance is very comfortable. Smooth handling and driving car in highway is very good.

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

Class in your budget. MG Hector MT turbo 1.5l review

The vehicle is sturdy and the in city refinement is just unbelievable. Space and seats are very comfortable. The back seats become total flat and makes it boot space double for easy movement of luggage also. I am getting mileage of 10.9 to 12 within city in bumper to bumper traffic. Don't expect xuv700 kind of driving experience in high way but with 250nm torque it does pack quit a punch. Loving it.

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By Ninad Ambre09 Feb 2023

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This is a new and updated Hector more features and new design elements.

KiaCarens

Rs. 10.52 Lakh onwards

Rs. 16.10 Lakh onwards

MGHector Plus

Rs. 17.00 Lakh onwards

MGHector

Rs. 13.99 Lakh onwards

Rs. 13.99 Lakh onwards

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MGHector Plus

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Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh, MG Hector Plus price is Rs. 17.00 Lakh and MG Hector price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. Hence Kia Carens is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Carens 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. For the Style 1.5 Turbo MT variant, 1451 cc Petrol engine of Hector produces 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm of torque.

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Kia Carens vs MG Hector Plus vs MG Hector

Length (mm)	4540	4655	4655
Width (mm)	1800	1835	1835
Height (mm)	1708	1760	1760
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2750	2750
Ground Clearance (mm)	195	192

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	6	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	216	155	587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	60	60

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts	Silver

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	5	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	100000