MG Hector Plus [2020-2023] vs Mahindra XUV700

CarWale brings you comparison of MG Hector Plus [2020-2023] and Mahindra XUV700. The MG Hector Plus [2020-2023] price is Rs. 13.74 Lakh and Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. The MG Hector Plus [2020-2023] is available in 1451 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Mahindra XUV700 is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Hector Plus [2020-2023] vs XUV700 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Hector Plus [2020-2023]	XUV700
Price	Rs. 13.74 Lakh	Rs. 13.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1451 cc	1997 cc
Power	141 bhp	197 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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MG Hector Plus [2020-2023]

Style 1.5 Petrol

Rs. 13.74 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		9.53
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		13.01
Engine	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled	2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)	2.0L Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	141 bhp @ 5000 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 1600 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others		Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4720 4695 4699
Width (mm)
1835 1890 1835
Height (mm)
1760 1755 1760
Wheelbase (mm)
2750 2750 2750
Ground Clearance (mm)
192
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
6 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
3 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
60 60 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Helical Spring Torsion Beam	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Semi Independent Helical Spring Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver	Steel
Front Tyres	215 / 60 R17	235 / 65 R17	215 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	215 / 60 R17	235 / 65 R17	215 / 55 R18

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		5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
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)

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	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		Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist			360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

Telematics

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest 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)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats			Front only
Ventilated Seat Type			Cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black		Black
Rear Armrest			With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat			60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates			Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All		Driver
One Touch Up	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

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

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count			8
Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Passive
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED		LED
Fog Lights	Halogen		LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting			Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps		Optional
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors			Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip	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	Analogue	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Digital Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		8	14
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	4	8
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

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

Brochure

CarWale's Take

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Colours

		Midnight Black	Starry Black
		Napoli Black
		Dazzling Silver
		Red Rage
		Everest White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

3.5/5

11 Ratings

4.9/5

10 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.0Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.9Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.8Performance
	2.5Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	3.0Value for Money	4.9Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good but Expensive

Price somehow is expensive for this. To get a good result in the market the company should reduce the price Although features of the car are fabulous and the car is spacious enough overall good

mahindra is best

Very nice comfortable, good looking, smooth driving, good mileage. It attracts people giving the best responses. It is very good car. Very powerful and excellent.

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Length (mm)	4720	4695	4699
Width (mm)	1835	1890	1835
Height (mm)	1760	1755	1760
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2750	2750
Ground Clearance (mm)	192

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

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

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

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