Mahindra XUV700 vs MG Hector Plus

Should you buy Mahindra XUV700 or MG Hector Plus? 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. Mahindra XUV700 price starts at Rs 14.49 Lakh ex-showroom for MX 7Str (Petrol) and MG Hector Plus price starts Rs 17.50 Lakh ex-showroom for Style 7 Str Diesel (Diesel). XUV700 has 2198 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Hector Plus has 1956 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the XUV700 has a mileage of 17 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Hector Plus has a mileage of 15.58 kmpl (Diesel top model).

XUV700 Vs Hector Plus

Key Highlights	Mahindra XUV700	MG Hector Plus
On Road Price	Rs.30,49,969^*	Rs.27,78,645^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2198	1956
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Mahindra XUV700
Rs25.74 Lakh^*
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MG Hector Plus
Rs23.43 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV700
AX7L 7Str Diesel AT AWD
25.74 Lakh^*
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MG Hector Plus
Sharp Pro SNOWSTORM Diesel
23.43 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	AX7L 7Str Diesel AT AWD	Sharp Pro SNOWSTORM Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.30,49,969^*	Rs.27,78,645^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.58,053/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.52,886/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,28,482	Rs.1,19,567
User Rating	4.6 Based on 1073 Reviews	4.3 Based on 150 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

AX7L 7Str Diesel AT AWD

Sharp Pro SNOWSTORM Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.30,49,969^*

Rs.27,78,645^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.58,053/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.52,886/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,28,482

Rs.1,19,567

User Rating

4.6

Based on 1073 Reviews

4.3

Based on 150 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	mHAWK	2.0L Turbocharged
Displacement (cc)	2198	1956
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	182bhp@3500rpm	167.67bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	450Nm@1750-2800rpm	350Nm@1750-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

mHAWK

2.0L Turbocharged

Displacement (cc)

2198

1956

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

182bhp@3500rpm

167.67bhp@3750rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	16.57	15.58
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	60	60
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	195
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

16.57

15.58

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Solid Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	195
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4695	4699
Width (mm)	1890	1835
Height (mm)	1755	1760
Wheel Base (mm)	2750	2750
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	240	-
Seating Capacity	7	6
Boot Space (Litres)	240	-
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Optional
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	No	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Additional Features	Air dam, 6-Way Power seat with Memory and Welcome retract, Intelli Control, Co-driver Ergo lever, Passive Keyless Entry, Memory function for ORVM, Zip Zap Zoom Drive Modes	-
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	4	No
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
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	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Additional Features	USB in 1st and C-Type in 2nd row, Smart Clean Zone, Vanity Mirror illumination	"Rear Metallic Scuff Plates,Front Metallic Scuff Plates,8 ColorAmbient Lighting with Voice Coands,Leatherette Door Armrest & Dashboard Insert,Inside Door Handles Finish(Chrome),FrontAnd Rear Reading Lights(LED),2nd Row Seat Recline,Vanity Mirror Illumination,Sunglasses Holder,Seat Back Pocket,Dual Tone Argil Brown & Black Interior Theme,2nd Row Seats Front & Back Slide Adjustable,3rd Row 50:50 Split Seats"
Digital Cluster	Yes	Full
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	7
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	-	8
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Everest WhiteElectic Blue DtDazzling Silver DtMidnight BlackRed Rage DtDazzling SilverElectric BlueRed RageDeep ForestMidnight Black Dt+9 MoreXUV700 Colours	Havana GreyCandy White With Starry BlackStarry BlackBlackStromAurora SilverGlaze RedDune BrownCandy WhiteGreen+4 MoreHector Plus Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV 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
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Electric Smart Door handles, Diamond Cut Alloy, LED Clear-view Headlamps with Auto Booster	Chrome Insert in Front & Rear Skid Plates,Floating LightTurn Indicators,Projector Headlamps (LED),qTail Lamps(Full+Led),LED Blade Connected Tail Lights,Chrome Finish OnWindow Beltline,ChromeFinish On Outside Door Handles,Argyle-Inspired Diamond Mesh Grille,Side Body Cladding Finish(Chrome),Intelligent Turn Indicator
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	No	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Dual Pane
Boot Opening	Electronic	Automatic
Tyre Size	235/60 R18	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Everest WhiteElectic Blue DtDazzling Silver DtMidnight BlackRed Rage Dt+9 MoreXUV700 Colours

Havana GreyCandy White With Starry BlackStarry BlackBlackStromAurora Silver+4 MoreHector Plus Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	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	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	No
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	No
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Traffic Sign Recognition

Lane Departure Warning

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

Live Location

Engine Start Alarm

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	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	12	8
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AdrenoX Connect with 1 yr free subscription, 3D Audio with 12 Speakers	"Premium Sound System By Infinity,Advanced UI with Widget customization of homescreen with multiple Homepages,Customisable Widget Color with 7 color palette for homepage of Infotainment screen,Amplifier,AC & Mood Light in Car Remote Control in (i-SmartApp),MG Discover App (Restaurant, Hotels & Things to Do Search),Birthday Wish on Headunit (With Customisable Date Option),Customisable Lock Screen Wallpaper"
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	i-SmartApp,JioSaavn,MG Discover App
Tweeter	-	2
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mahindra XUV700
- Lot of variants and powertrain options
- Very capable engine options
- AWD with diesel engine
- Ride quality is very comfortable
- Impressive infotainment experience
- Long safety list, with 7 airbags
- ADAS has been tuned for Indian road conditions
MG Hector Plus
- Easy-to-drive petrol and diesel engines.
- Generous cabin space. Puts its wheelbase to good use, offering leg space even for occupants over 6ft tall
- Segment leading features like a giant touchscreen, connected car features, and 11 Autonomous Level 2 features
- Good ride comfort over bad roads
- Impressive cabin quality

Mahindra XUV700
- Not a fun to drive SUV
- Petrol engine gives effortless power, but not exciting
- Some quality issue in the cabin
- Strange missing features like auto-dimming IRVM
- Boot space behind 3rd row
MG Hector Plus
- ADAS is limited to the top-spec trim only
- The lack of a diesel automatic powertrain
- Design, while distinctive, may not be to everyone’s taste. Styling may be too busy for some
- Large touchscreen is not ergonomic to use on the move

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage Mahindra XUV700 and MG Hector Plus?

A ) The mileage of XUV700 is 16.57 kmpl & the mileage of Hector Plus is 15.58 kmpl. Mahindra XUV700 gives better mileage than MG Hector Plus.

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