MG Hector vs Kia Seltos

CarWale brings you comparison of MG Hector and Kia Seltos. The MG Hector price is Rs. 11.99 Lakh and Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.99 Lakh. The MG Hector is available in 1451 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Hector Style Petrol Turbo Manual vs Seltos HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Hector	Seltos
Price	Rs. 11.99 Lakh	Rs. 10.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1451 cc	1497 cc
Power	141 bhp	113 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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MG Hector

Style Petrol Turbo Manual

Rs. 11.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Kia Seltos

HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual

Rs. 10.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled	Smartstream G1.5	2.0 Multijet II
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Fixed Geometry)		Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	141 bhp @ 5200 rpm	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	172 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 3000 rpm	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration			0-100 km/h in 11.98 seconds (claimed)
Mileage			User Reported: 15 kmpl
Direct Start in CNG		Not Applicable
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Lower Control Arm
Rear Suspension	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multi Link Suspension with Strut Assembly
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (215/60R17)	Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.7
Front Tyres	215 / 60 R17	205 / 65 R16	225 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	215 / 60 R17	205 / 65 R16	225 / 60 R17
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
Child Safety Rating		Not Tested
ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Hands-off Detection
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Clutch Lock
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
Dual Tone Horn
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System		Rollover Sensor & Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)
In-Car Remote		Boot Opening
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver	Co-Driver (with light)
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	USB Type-C	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels
Dashcam

Lighting

Charge Port Status Light		Not Applicable
Headlights	Halogen	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED + Halogen Bulb	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED	LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp		LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps,	Button Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist
Brake Fade Support
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
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Painted Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Painted	Painted
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets		Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		10.25" HD Touch-screen Display	8.4" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	4 Speakers	6 Speakers	4 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity		Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type C Wired Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
What3Words -Address Based Navigation
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	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)	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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Single Tone	Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)	Dual Tone (Black and Grey)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest			Cup Holder
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat	60:40		60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat		Flat
Split Third Row Seat		Not Applicable
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
App Details
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Connected Car App
Find and Book Parking Slot
Location Based Services
In-Car Payment
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

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	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	3.5" Instrument Cluster	4.2" TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Celadon Blue	Imperial Blue	Techno Metallic Green
Pearl White	Aurora Black Pearl	Galaxy Blue
Aurora Silver	Gravity Grey	Brilliant Black
Glaze Red	Morning Haze	Exotica Red
Starry Black	Pewter Olive	Grigio Magnesio grey
	Ivory Silver Gloss	Pearl White
	Magma Red	Silvery Moon
	Frost Blue
	Glacier White Pearl

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

5 Ratings

4.8/5

21 Ratings

4.4/5

66 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.6Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.8Performance	4.4Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.8Value for Money	3.9Performance	4.6Performance
	5.0Comfort	4.4Value for Money	4.2Fuel Economy
			4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mg hector

It's an outstanding car in this price range but the mileage is little disappointing. Car's interior and exterior both really attractive so many features provided in this segment.

Absolutely worth it

I recently bought a new Kia Seltos and I’m happy with it so far. It looks modern, drives comfortably in the city and on the highway, and the tech is easy to use. Fuel economy has been solid and the interior is practical for daily use. It’s not the most powerful or premium feeling, but for the price it offers good value. I’m satisfied with my purchase.

Wonderful experience

A great driving experience I had with the Jeep Compass. Either off-road or smooth road, you will feel great comfort next to luxury. Smooth drive even on rough stretches. Loaded with a variety of features.

Used Cars in India

873 Used Hector

Rs. 6.5 Lakhonwards

1954 Used Seltos

Rs. 5.5 Lakhonwards

795 Used Compass

Rs. 4.5 Lakhonwards

More Expert Reviews on Hector and Seltos

New Kia Seltos First Drive Review

By Sagar Bhanushali23 Dec 2025

Does the new Seltos do enough to justify the generational upgrade? More importantly, has Kia finally addressed the ride quality concerns? We spent some time with it to find out.

Length Width Height	4655 mm * 1835 mm * 1760 mm	4460 mm * 1830 mm * 1635 mm	4405 mm * 1818 mm * 1640 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2690	2636

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Bootspace		447 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	47	60

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design		Kia Digital Tiger Face Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Silver	Black	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust
Diffuser
Antenna		Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage

Welded Tow Hooks	Not Applicable
Tow Hitch Protection	Not Applicable
Crawl Control