Kia Carens vs MG Hector 2021-2023

Carens Vs Hector 2021-2023

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	MG Hector 2021-2023
On Road Price	Rs.23,41,760^*	Rs.24,53,568^*
Mileage (city)	-	13 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	1956
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Kia Carens
Rs19.94 Lakh^*
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MG Hector 2021-2023
Rs20.66 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR
10.52 - 19.94 Lakh^*
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MG Hector 2021-2023
Sharp Diesel MT
20.66 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR	Sharp Diesel MT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.23,41,760^*	Rs.24,53,568^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.44,577/month Get EMI Offers	No
Insurance	Rs.71,853	Rs.1,08,885
User Rating	4.4 Based on 419 Reviews	4 Based on 179 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.3,854.2	-
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR

Sharp Diesel MT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.23,41,760^*

Rs.24,53,568^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.44,577/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.71,853

Rs.1,08,885

User Rating

4.4

Based on 419 Reviews

Based on 179 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,854.2

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	CRDi VGT	2.0 L Turbocharged Diesel
Displacement (cc)	1493	1956
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114.41bhp@4000rpm	167.68bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	350Nm@1750-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	CRDi	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

CRDi VGT

2.0 L Turbocharged Diesel

Displacement (cc)

1493

1956

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114.41bhp@4000rpm

167.68bhp@3750rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	13
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	16	15
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	60
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	174	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Macpherson Strut with Stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Semi Independent Helical Spring Torison Beam
Steering Type	Electric	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Macpherson Strut with Stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Semi Independent Helical Spring Torison Beam

Steering Type

Electric

Power

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	4655
Width (mm)	1800	1835
Height (mm)	1708	1760
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	192
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2750
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1860
Seating Capacity	6	5
Boot Space (Litres)	210	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Climate Control (A/C)	-	No
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Find My Car Location	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Additional Features	Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Dashcam With Dual Camera, Driving Rear View Monitor with button	Front & Rear Seats Height Adjustable Headrests, Rear Seat Middle Headrest, All Doors Maps Pocket & Bottle Holders, Driver and Co-Driver Vanity Mirror With Cover With Illumination, Rear Parcel Curtain, Welcome Light On Car Unlock, Sunglass Holder
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	-
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORT	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print, Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projection	Front And Rear Metallic Scuff Plates, 8 Colours Ambient Lighting, 17.8 cm Coloured Digital Multi Info Display, Navigation Input \| Tyre Pressure Display \| Music Input \| Calling Input \| Vehicle Speed \| Drive Time With Fatigue Reminder Setting \| Trip Meter \| Distance To Empty, Leather Door Armrest & IP Insert, Chrome Door Armrest Handle Finish, Chrome Inside Door Handles Finish, LED Front And Rear Reading Lights, 4-Way Power Adjustable Co-driver Seat, Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof, 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat, AC Controls On The Headunit, 2nd Row Seat Recline, Leather Driver Armrest With Storage And 12V Power Outlet, Front And Rear Fast Charging USB Ports, Rear Flat Floor
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leatherette	-
Ambient Light Colour	64	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colors	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+2 MoreCarens Colors	-
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Body Colour	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	No
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
Trunk Opener	-	Smart
Heated Wing Mirror	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black high glossy Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Black high glossy with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Black high glossy Side Door Garnish, Body Colored Outisde Door Handles, Roof Rail Black Glossy, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black gloss centre cap	Front & Rear Skid Plates (Gunmetal tone), Floating Light Turn Indicators, Chrome Finish On Window Beltline, Chrome Finish On Outside Door Handles, Chrome Side Body Cladding Finish
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18
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Exterior

Available Colors

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black Pearl+2 MoreCarens Colors

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	-	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Auto
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Rear Seat Belts	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	Yes
Adjustable Seats	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Crash Sensor	-	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	-	Yes
EBD	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	10.39
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	8	4
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Additional Features	HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Function	i-SMART App For Smart Watch, Wifi Connectivity (Home Wifi/ Mobile Hotspot), Voice Search In Gaana, Accuweather (With Weather Forecast), Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert, Engine Start Alarm, Low Battery Alert At Ignition On, Vehicle Overspeed Alert With Customizable Speed Limit, 35+ Hinglish Voice Coands, Chit Chat Voice Interaction, Remote Car Lock/Unlock, Remote Sunroof Open/Close, Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking, 100 + Voice coands And Adaptive Learning, Online Navigation With Live Traffic, Inbuilt Gaana App With Premium Account, Preloaded Entertainment Content By MG, Smart Drive Information, Vehicle Status Check On App , Send POI To Vehicle From App, E-Call (Safety), I-Call (Convenience), Over The Air (OTA) Updates, Premium Sound Sytem By Infinity, Subwoofer & Amplifier
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Rear Touchscreen	Yes	-
Rear Touch Screen Size	10.1 inch	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	-
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia Carens
- Looks unique, in a good way.
- Good presence with generous exterior dimensions
- Lots of practical elements integrated into the cabin
- Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations
- Turbo-petrol and diesel engine options
- Automatic transmission option with both engines
MG Hector 2021-2023
- Bigger 18-inch wheels fill the arches better
- Additional features add convenience in the cabin
- Recognition of Hinglish voice commands is fantastic
- Petrol engine available with CVT and DCT automatic transmission options.

Kia Carens
- Missing some premium features
- Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
- 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile
MG Hector 2021-2023
- New dual-tone upholstery not available in all variants
- Exterior changes are very limited

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens and MG Hector 2021-2023?

A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.52 Lakh & MG Hector 2021-2023 price starts at ₹ 14.17 Lakh in New Delhi. MG Hector 2021-2023 is cheaper between these two cars.

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