Kia Seltos was the first product of Kia’s when launched in last year and as well as Hector too. Both the companies grabbed the large part of market shares of SUV’s in India. Kia Seltos gets miles away success from any SUV car. Today we bring you some quick Engine, Price and Features comparison between these, being much popular SUVs in the market it would be very interesting to compare them, hope you will like it. As we all know that Hyundai also launched its much successful SUV “2020 Creta” in the market with more first in Class features, which can also play a big role in this segment. Well, it’s totally depends on people’s need that which SUV suits then and now in India we have a large of verity and different type of category in it. Ok, Let’s take a look blow.
Kia Seltos vs MG Hector – Design
Exterior:- Before talking about both the SUV’s outside, we first inform you that both cars are belonging to different segment. Kia Seltos measures 4.3m in lenght compare to MG Hectore 4.6 m with much taller and wider as well as. In styling Hector looks more substanial SUV. The Hector has combo of the large grille, LED DRLs and low mounted headlamps which quitely draw people’s attention. On the other hand, Kia Seltos got a very balanced design language, It’s got upright stance which is very popular in Indian style. The LED headlights are beautifully detailed, there’s a unique LED strip that lines the top of the grille and contrast roof, which increase the glamour of cars.
Interior:- From the inside ‘Kia Seltos’ is a real charm, looks premium and user friendly. All the controls and buttons are in easy to reach also the neat dashboard positions in the infotainment screen are on comfortable height. Right from Infotainment screen to all cabin features makes you feel in an expensive car. Another side ‘MG Hector’ is looks much MPV than SUV from the inside and outside too. The Hector got a elegant design on the inside, refreshing and simplicity. The dashboard of the car flows horizontally, use of chocolate brown upholstery also very impressive to explain. Only disappointments are the steering wheel, which is looks and feels a bit outdated and out of trends.
Kia Seltos vs MG Hector – Engine Specifications
| Petrol Engine | Kia Seltos | MG Hector |
| Engine Type | 1.5 Ltrs/1.4 Ltrs Turbo BS-6 | 1.5 Ltrs Turbo/1.5 Ltrs Turbo with Hybrid BS-6 |
| Displacement | 1,497cc/1,353cc | 1,451cc |
| No.Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @6300rpm/138 bhp @ 6000rpm | 141 bhp @ 5000rpm |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500rpm / 242 Nm @ 1500 rpm | 250Nm @ 1600rpm |
| Transmisson | 6-speed MT or CVT/6-Speed MT or 7-speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) | 6-speed MT or 6-Speed DCT/6-Speed MT |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | FWD |
| Diesel Engine | Kia Seltos | MG Hector |
| Engine Type | 1.5 Ltrs CRDi VGT | 2.0 Ltrs |
| Displacement | 1493CC | 1956CC |
| No.Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 4000rpm | 168-169 bhp @ 3750rpm |
| Torque | 250Nm @ 1500rpm | 350Nm @ 1750rpm |
| Transmisson | 6-Speed MT/6-Speed AT | 6-Speed MT |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | FWD |
Kia Seltos vs MG Hector – Dimensions
| Dimensions | Kia Seltos | MG Hector |
| Length | 4315mm | 4655mm |
| Width | 1800mm | 1835mm |
| Height | 1620mm | 1760mm |
| Wheel Base | 2610mm | 2750mm |
| Boot Space | 433-Ltrs | 587-Ltrs |
Kia Seltos vs MG Hector – Price Ex-showroom Delhi
| Model | Petrol (Manual) | Petrol (Automatic) | Diesel (Manual) | Diesel (Automatic) |
| Kia Seltos | Rs. 9.99 Lakh – 14.99 Lakh | Rs.13.79 Lakh – 15.99 Lakh | Rs.9.99 – 14.99 Lakh | Rs. 19.99 – 15.99 Lakh |
| MG Hector | Rs. 12.18 Lakh – 15.88 Lakh | Rs. 15.28 Lakh – 16.78 Lakh | Rs. 13.18 Lakh – 16.88 Lakh |