MG Hector vs Mahindra Old Generation XUV700

CarWale brings you comparison of MG Hector and Mahindra Old Generation XUV700. The MG Hector price is Rs. 11.99 Lakh and Mahindra Old Generation XUV700 price is Rs. 13.45 Lakh. The MG Hector is available in 1451 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra Old Generation XUV700 is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Hector Style 1.5 Turbo MT vs Old Generation XUV700 MX Petrol MT 5 STR [2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Hector	Old Generation XUV700
Price	Rs. 11.99 Lakh	Rs. 13.45 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

Style 1.5 Turbo MT

Rs. 11.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra Old Generation XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR [2021]

Rs. 13.45 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

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	1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled	2.0 Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)	2.0 Multijet II
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Fixed Geometry)	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	141 bhp @ 5200 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm	172 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 3000 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration			0-100 km/h in 11.98 seconds (claimed)
Mileage		User Reported: 15 kmpl	User Reported: 15 kmpl
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 Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	McPherson Strut with Lower Control Arm
Rear Suspension	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Multi Link Suspension with Strut Assembly
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (215/60R17)	Space Saver	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.7
Front Tyres	215 / 60 R17	235 / 65 R17	225 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	215 / 60 R17	235 / 65 R17	225 / 60 R17
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
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
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Skid Plate
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: 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
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Extendable Sun Visor
Acoustic Windshield
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Charge Port Status Light
Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED + Halogen Bulb	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED		LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps,	Front and Rear	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps		2

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Painted Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Chrome	Painted
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down
Door Pockets		Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
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
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		8" Touch-screen Display	8.4" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	4 Speakers	4 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	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
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 (backrest tilt: forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Interior	Single Tone	Dual Tone	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
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
Smart Drive Information
Check Vehicle Status via App
Live Location Sharing
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
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

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & 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	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	1 Trip Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
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

Expert's Take

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Colours

Celadon Blue	Midnight Black	Techno Metallic Green
Pearl White	Everest White	Galaxy Blue
Aurora Silver	Dazzling Silver	Brilliant Black
Glaze Red	Red Rage	Exotica Red
Starry Black		Grigio Magnesio grey
		Pearl White
		Silvery Moon

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

4 Ratings

4.5/5

136 Ratings

4.4/5

66 Ratings

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

Indian's first autopilot mode

1.Buying experience is good 2.Driving experience in superb 3.performance is superb 3.maintenance coast is also medium 4.Servicing is also affordable price & maintenance also affordable

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.

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Rs. 7 Lakhonwards

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Length Width Height	4655 mm * 1835 mm * 1760 mm	4695 mm * 1890 mm * 1755 mm	4405 mm * 1818 mm * 1640 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2750	2636

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	60	60

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Silver		Cladding - Black/Grey
Antenna		Roof-Mounted Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	2
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

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

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