MG Hector vs Tata Safari

CarWale brings you comparison of MG Hector and Tata Safari. The MG Hector price is Rs. 11.99 Lakh and Tata Safari price is Rs. 13.29 Lakh. The MG Hector is available in 1451 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Safari is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Hector Style 1.5 Turbo MT vs Safari Smart 1.5 Turbo Hyperion Petrol MT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Hector	Safari
Price	Rs. 11.99 Lakh	Rs. 13.29 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1451 cc	1498 cc
Power	141 bhp	168 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

Tata Safari

Smart 1.5 Turbo Hyperion Petrol MT

Rs. 13.29 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 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 Multijet II
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Fixed Geometry)	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	141 bhp @ 5200 rpm	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm	172 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 3000 rpm	280 Nm @ 1750-3500 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
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	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar	McPherson Strut with Lower Control Arm
Rear Suspension	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Multi Link Suspension with Strut Assembly
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (215/60R17)		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	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

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)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Hands-off Detection
Perimetric alarm system
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
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
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors		Doorpads & Rear Bumpers
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System		Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Skid Plate		Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Front & Rear	Front
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)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Pillars)	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 & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)	Front (Foldable with Hooks) & Rear (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors			Driver & Co-Driver
Acoustic Windshield
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Video Recording
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels
Dashcam

Lighting

Charge Port Status Light
Headlights	Halogen	LED Projector	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		Halogen - Front
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps,	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo		Steering Wheel
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
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Ride Height Adjustment
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Painted Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	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
Window Sunshade
Soft-close Door
Door Pockets		Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen			8.4" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	4 Speakers		4 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity			Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Call Reject with SMS
Wireless Charger
3-D Sound
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)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Interior	Single Tone	Single Tone (Ash Grey)	Dual Tone (Black and Grey)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest			Cup Holder
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat		50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Phone app
Location Based Services
Check Vehicle Status via App
Live Location Sharing
Service Reminder Via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
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
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
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	3.5" Instrument Cluster	7" Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
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	Frost White	Techno Metallic Green
Pearl White	Royal Blue	Galaxy Blue
Aurora Silver	Pure Grey	Brilliant Black
Glaze Red	Daytona Grey	Exotica Red
Starry Black		Grigio Magnesio grey
		Pearl White
		Silvery Moon

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

4.0/5

1 Rating

4.4/5

65 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.6Exterior
	5.0Performance	4.5Comfort
	5.0Value for Money	4.6Performance
		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.

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

819 Used Hector

Rs. 7.33 Lakhonwards

628 Used Safari

Rs. 1 Lakhonwards

741 Used Compass

Rs. 4.77 Lakhonwards

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2023 Tata Safari First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre15 Oct 2023

With plenty of body colour options, even a dual-tone as a first in this segment and with many new features, Tata Motors wants to ensure that the new Safari appeals to a wider audience. With its macho appearance, it still can be a symbol of authority while offering a premium and spacious cabin. Moreover, prospective buyers are being offered new technology, and added connectivity, while still being cocooned in safety. The pricing isn’t available yet, but if Tata Motors doesn’t ask for an unreasonable premium, it will be easy for a buyer to confirm his decision for it is quite appealing with the new changes.

Length Width Height	4655 mm * 1835 mm * 1760 mm	4668 mm * 1922 mm * 1795 mm	4405 mm * 1818 mm * 1640 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2741	2636

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	50	60

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Smart Grille Shutter
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Silver		Cladding - Black/Grey
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Diffuser
Antenna		Whip Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

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

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

Crawl Control
Welded Tow Hooks	Not Applicable
Brake Locking Differential