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Kia Seltos vs MG Hector

Should you buy Kia Seltos 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 Seltos price starts at Rs 10.90 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and MG Hector price starts Rs 14 Lakh ex-showroom for Style (Petrol). Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Hector has 1956 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Seltos has a mileage of 20.7 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the Hector has a mileage of 15.58 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Seltos Vs Hector

Key HighlightsKia SeltosMG Hector
On Road PriceRs.23,04,161*Rs.26,77,718*
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Engine(cc)14931956
TransmissionAutomaticManual
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Kia Seltos vs MG Hector comparison

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        Kia Seltos
        Kia Seltos
        Rs20.37 Lakh*
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            MG Hector
            MG Hector
            Rs22.57 Lakh*
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          • X-Line Diesel AT
            rs10.90 - 20.45 Lakh*
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            rs14 - 22.57 Lakh*
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          Basic Information
          On-Road Price in New Delhi
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          Rs.23,04,161*
          Rs.26,77,718*
          Finance Available (EMI)
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          Rs.43,866/month
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          Rs.50,963/month
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          Insurance
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          Rs.36,372
          Rs.1,16,250
          User Rating
          4.5
          Based on 396 Reviews
          4.4
          Based on 305 Reviews
          Brochure
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          Engine & Transmission
          Engine Type
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          1.5l CRDi VGT
          2.0L Turbocharged Diesel
          Displacement (cc)
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          1493
          1956
          No. of Cylinders
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          Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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          114.41bhp@4000rpm
          167.67bhp@3750rpm
          Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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          250Nm@1500-2750rpm
          350Nm@1750-2500rpm
          Valves Per Cylinder
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          4
          4
          Fuel Supply System
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          CRDi
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          Turbo Charger
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          YesYes
          Transmission Type
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          Automatic
          Manual
          Gearbox
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          6-Speed
          6-Speed
          Drive Type
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          Fuel & Performance
          Fuel Type
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          Diesel
          Diesel
          Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
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          19.1
          15.58
          Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
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          50
          60
          Emission Norm Compliance
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          BS VI 2.0
          BS VI 2.0
          Top Speed (kmph)
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          195
          Suspension, Steering & Brakes
          Front Suspension
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          MacPherson Strut suspension
          MacPherson Strut suspension
          Rear Suspension
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          Rear twist beam
          Rear twist beam
          Steering Type
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          Electric
          Electric
          Steering Column
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          Tilt & Telescopic
          Tilt & Telescopic
          Front Brake Type
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          Disc
          Disc
          Rear Brake Type
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          Disc
          Disc
          Top Speed (Kmph)
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          -
          195
          Tyre Size
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          215/55 R18
          215/55 R18
          Tyre Type
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          Radial Tubeless
          Radial Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          NoNo
          Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
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          18
          18
          Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
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          18
          18
          Dimensions & Capacity
          Length (mm)
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          4365
          4699
          Width (mm)
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          1800
          1835
          Height (mm)
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          1645
          1760
          Wheel Base (mm)
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          2610
          2750
          Seating Capacity
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          5
          5
          Boot Space (Litres)
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          433
          587
          No. of Doors
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          5
          5
          Comfort & Convenience
          Power Steering
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          YesYes
          Automatic Climate Control
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          2 Zone
          Yes
          Air Quality Control
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          YesYes
          Accessory Power Outlet
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          YesYes
          Trunk Light
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          YesYes
          Vanity Mirror
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          YesYes
          Rear Reading Lamp
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Headrest
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          -
          Optional
          Adjustable Headrest
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          YesYes
          Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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          YesYes
          Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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          YesYes
          Rear AC Vents
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          YesYes
          Multifunction Steering Wheel
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          YesYes
          Cruise Control
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          YesYes
          Parking Sensors
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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          YesYes
          Foldable Rear Seat
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          60:40 Split
          60:40 Split
          Engine Start Stop Button
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          YesYes
          Cooled Glovebox
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          -
          Yes
          Bottle Holder
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          Front & Rear Door
          Front & Rear Door
          Voice Commands
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          YesYes
          Paddle Shifters
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          Yes
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          USB Charger
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
          Central Console Armrest
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          With Storage
          With Storage
          Tailgate Ajar Warning
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          YesYes
          Hands-Free Tailgate
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          No
          -
          Gear Shift Indicator
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          NoNo
          Rear Curtain
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          -
          No
          Luggage Hook And Net
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          YesNo
          Additional Features
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          Sunglass Holder,Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Button,Driver Rear View Monitor,Retractable Roof Assist Handle,8-way Power Driver’s Seat Adjustment,Front Seat Back Pockets,Kia Connect with OTA Maps & System Update,Smart 20.32 cm (8.0”) Heads-Up Display
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          One Touch Operating Power Window
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          Driver's Window
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          Drive Modes
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          3
          No
          Idle Start Stop System
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          Yes
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          Rear Window Sunblind
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          Yes
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          Drive Mode Types
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          Eco-Normal-Sport
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          Power Windows
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          Front & Rear
          -
          Cup Holders
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          Front & Rear
          -
          Air Conditioner
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          YesYes
          Heater
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          YesYes
          Adjustable Steering
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          YesNo
          KeyLess Entry
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          YesYes
          Ventilated Seats
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          YesYes
          Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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          YesYes
          Electric Adjustable Seats
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          Front
          Front
          Automatic Headlamps
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          Yes
          Follow Me Home Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Interior
          Tachometer
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          YesYes
          Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
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          YesYes
          Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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          Yes
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          Glove Box
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          YesYes
          Additional Features
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          Front Map Lamp,Silver Painted Door Handles,High Mount Stop Lamp,Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern,Sound Mood Lamps,All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts,Leather Wrapped D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching,Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim,Sporty Alloy Pedals,Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover,Sporty All Black Roof Lining,Parcel Tray,Ambient Lighting,Blind View Monitor in Cluster
          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
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          YesYes
          Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
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          10.25
          7
          Upholstery
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          Leatherette
          Leatherette
          Ambient Light Colour
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          8
          Exterior
          Available Colors
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          Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveClear WhiteIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSeltos ColorsGreen With Black RoofHavana GreyCandy White With Starry BlackStarry BlackBlackStromAurora SilverGlaze RedDune BrownCandy White+4 MoreHector Colors
          Body Type
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          Adjustable Headlamps
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          YesYes
          Rain Sensing Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Wiper
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Washer
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          YesYes
          Rear Window Defogger
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          YesYes
          Wheel Covers
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          NoNo
          Alloy Wheels
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          YesYes
          Rear Spoiler
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          YesYes
          Sun Roof
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          YesYes
          Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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          YesYes
          Integrated Antenna
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          Yes
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          Projector Headlamps
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          NoYes
          Halogen Headlamps
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          NoNo
          Cornering Foglamps
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          Yes
          Roof Rails
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          YesYes
          LED DRLs
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          YesYes
          LED Headlamps
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          Yes
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          LED Taillights
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          YesYes
          LED Fog Lamps
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          YesYes
          Additional Features
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          Auto Light Control,Crown Jewel LED Headlamps with Star Map LED Sweeping Light Guide,Chrome Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black ORVM and Matt Graphite Outside Door Handle,Glossy Black Roof Rack,Front & Rear Mud Guard,Sequential LED Turn Indicators,Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround,Chrome Beltline Garnish,Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo,Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates,Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts,Solar Glass – UV Cut (Front Windshield, All Door Windows)
          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
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          Front
          Front & Rear
          Antenna
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          Shark Fin
          Shark Fin
          Sunroof
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          Panoramic
          Dual Pane
          Boot Opening
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          Electronic
          Automatic
          Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
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          No
          -
          Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
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          Powered & Folding
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          Tyre Size
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          215/55 R18
          215/55 R18
          Tyre Type
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          Radial Tubeless
          Radial Tubeless
          Wheel Size (Inch)
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          NoNo
          Safety
          Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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          YesYes
          Brake Assist
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          YesYes
          Central Locking
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          YesYes
          Child Safety Locks
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          YesYes
          Anti Theft Alarm
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          Yes
          No. of Airbags
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          6
          6
          Driver Airbag
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          YesYes
          Passenger Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag
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          YesYes
          Side Airbag Rear
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          NoNo
          Day Night Rear View Mirror
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          YesYes
          Seat Belt Warning
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          YesYes
          Door Ajar Warning
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          YesYes
          Traction Control
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          YesYes
          Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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          YesYes
          Engine Immobilizer
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          YesYes
          Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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          YesYes
          Rear Camera
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          With Guidedlines
          With Guidedlines
          Anti Theft Device
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          -
          Yes
          Anti Pinch Power Windows
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          Driver's Window
          Driver
          Speed Alert
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          YesYes
          Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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          YesYes
          Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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          YesYes
          Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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          Yes
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          Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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          Driver and Passenger
          Driver and Passenger
          Blind Spot Monitor
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          Yes
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          Geo Fence Alert
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          Yes
          Hill Assist
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          YesYes
          Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
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          YesYes
          360 View Camera
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          YesYes
          Curtain Airbag
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          YesYes
          Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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          YesYes
          ADAS
          Forward Collision Warning
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          YesNo
          Automatic Emergency Braking
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          -
          No
          Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
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          Yes
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          Lane Departure Warning
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          YesNo
          Lane Keep Assist
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          YesNo
          Driver Attention Warning
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          Yes
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          Adaptive Cruise Control
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          YesNo
          Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
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          Yes
          -
          Adaptive High Beam Assist
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          Yes
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          Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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          Yes
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          Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
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          Yes
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          Advance Internet
          Live Location
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          YesYes
          Remote Immobiliser
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          Yes
          -
          Engine Start Alarm
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          YesYes
          Remote Vehicle Status Check
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          YesYes
          Digital Car Key
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          Yes
          Hinglish Voice Commands
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          Yes
          Navigation With Live Traffic
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          Yes
          -
          Send POI to Vehicle From App
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          Yes
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          Live Weather
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          YesYes
          E-Call & I-Call
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          YesYes
          Over the Air (OTA) Updates
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          YesYes
          Google / Alexa Connectivity
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          Yes
          -
          Over Speeding Alert
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          YesYes
          Smartwatch App
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          YesYes
          Valet Mode
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          -
          Yes
          Remote AC On/Off
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          Remote Door Lock/Unlock
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          YesYes
          Inbuilt APPs
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          -
          i-Smart app
          Entertainment & Communication
          Radio
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          YesYes
          Wireless Phone Charging
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          YesYes
          Bluetooth Connectivity
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          YesYes
          Wifi Connectivity
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          Yes
          Touchscreen
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          YesYes
          Touchscreen Size
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          10.25
          14
          Connectivity
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          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
          Android Auto
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          Apple Car Play
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          YesYes
          No. of Speakers
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          4
          5
          Additional Features
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          BOSE Premium Sound system with 8 Speakers
          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
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          YesYes
          Inbuilt Apps
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          Amazon Alexa
          Jio Saavn
          Tweeter
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          4
          2
          Subwoofer
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          -
          1
          Speakers
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          Front & Rear
          Front & Rear
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          Pros & Cons

          • Pros
          • Cons
          • Kia Seltos

            • Upmarket cabin experience with soft-touch elements and dual 10.25-inch displays.
            • Some features from segments above, including panoramic sunroof, ADAS and dual-zone climate control.
            • Multiple engine options including a diesel with both manual and automatic options.
            • Segment-leading 1-5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 160PS
            • Aggressive looks with attractive lighting elements.

            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 Seltos

            • Crash test is still pending, but is expected to be less than the 5 stars of Kushaq and Taigun.
            • Shallow boot limits the practicality of the space.

            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 Seltos and MG Hector?
          A ) Kia Seltos price starts at ₹ 10.90 Lakh & MG Hector price starts at ₹ 14 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Seltos is cheaper between these two cars.
          Q ) Which car has good mileage Kia Seltos and MG Hector?
          A ) The mileage of Seltos is 19.1 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of Hector is 15.58 kmpl in New Delhi. Kia Seltos gives better mileage than MG Hector.
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