Kia Carens vs MG Hector

Should you buy Kia Carens or MG Hector? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia Carens price starts at Rs 10.60 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and MG Hector price starts Rs 14 Lakh ex-showroom for Style (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Hector has 1956 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Hector has a mileage of 15.58 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Carens Vs Hector

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	MG Hector
On Road Price	Rs.22,32,637^*	Rs.26,77,718^*
Mileage (city)	16.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1493	1956
Transmission	Manual	Manual

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Kia Carens
Rs19 Lakh^*
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MG Hector
Rs22.57 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Luxury Plus Diesel
19 Lakh^*
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MG Hector
Sharp Pro SNOWSTORM Diesel
22.57 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Luxury Plus Diesel	Sharp Pro SNOWSTORM Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.22,32,637^*	Rs.26,77,718^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.43,472/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.50,963/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.69,120	Rs.1,16,250
User Rating	4.4 Based on 448 Reviews	4.4 Based on 319 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	Rs.3,854.2	-
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Basic Information

Luxury Plus Diesel

Sharp Pro SNOWSTORM Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.22,32,637^*

Rs.26,77,718^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.43,472/month

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Rs.50,963/month

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Insurance

Rs.69,120

Rs.1,16,250

User Rating

4.4

Based on 448 Reviews

4.4

Based on 319 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,854.2

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	CRDi VGT	2.0L Turbocharged Diesel
Displacement (cc)	1493	1956
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114.41bhp@4000rpm	167.67bhp@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	Manual	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

CRDi VGT

2.0L Turbocharged Diesel

Displacement (cc)

1493

1956

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

114.41bhp@4000rpm

167.67bhp@3750rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	16.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	21	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	15.58
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	60
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	195
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	195
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	16	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	16	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	4699
Width (mm)	1800	1835
Height (mm)	1708	1760
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2750
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	210	587
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	No	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Optional
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
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, Driving Rear View Monitor with button	-
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	No	No
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	No	-
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	No	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	No
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

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Additional Features	D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Techno Print, Opulent Two Tone Triton Navy and Beige 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	Rear Metallic Scuff Plates,Front Metallic Scuff Plates,Dual Tone Oak White & Black Interior Theme,Leatherette Door Armrest & Dashboard Insert,Inside Door Handles Finish Chrome,Front Reading Lights
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	7
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	64	8
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedMatte GraphiteAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens Colours	Havana GreyCandy White With Starry BlackStarry BlackAurora SilverGlaze RedDune BrownCandy White+2 MoreHector Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	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
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	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 Grill with Chrome Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Chrome Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Two Tone Side Door Garnish, Chrome Outside Door Handles, Roof Rail Metal Paint, Star Map LED DRLs, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys	Chrome Insert in Front & Rear Skid Plates,Floating LightTurn Indicators,LED Blade Connected Tail Lights,Chrome Finish OnWindow Beltline,ChromeFinish On Outside Door Handles,Argyle-Inspired Diamond Mesh Grille,Side Body Cladding Finish Chrome
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Single Pane	Dual Pane
Boot Opening	Electronic	Automatic
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	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+4 MoreCarens Colours

Havana GreyCandy White With Starry BlackStarry BlackAurora SilverGlaze Red+2 MoreHector Colours

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
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	3	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	No
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	i-Smart app
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Engine Start Alarm

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.25	14
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	8	5
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
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	Premium Sound System By Infinity,Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay,Advanced UI with Widget customization of homescreen with multiple Homepages,Customisable Widget Color with 7 color palette for homepage of Infotainment screen,JIO Voice Recognition with advanced Voice coands for Weather, Cricket, Calculator, Clock, Date/Day, Horoscope, Dictionary, News & Knowledge,Headunit Theme Store with Downloadable Themes,Preloaded Greeting Message On Entry (with customised message option),Birthday Wish on Headunit (With Customisable Date option),Customisable Lock Screen Wallpaper
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Jio Saavn
Tweeter	-	2
Subwoofer	-	1
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	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
- Feels and looks premium inside and out
- Generous cabin space, comfortable for even taller passengers
- Loaded with good features like a 14-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats, and a panoramic sunroof
- Safety kit boosted by the inclusion of ADAS
- A refined petrol engine with comfortable ride quality

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
- Its styling could seem too blingy to some buyers
- Has lost out on the mild-hybrid tech; still no diesel-auto combo
- Its electronics could have been more responsive
- Should have had better contoured seats and underthigh support at the rear
- Fuel efficiency of the petrol engine is still an issue

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Kia Carens price starts at ₹ 10.60 Lakh & MG Hector price starts at ₹ 14 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.

FAQs

*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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