Kia Carens vs MG Hector

MG Hector Price starts at Rs. 13.99 Lakh which is Rs. 3.47 Lakh costlier than base model of Kia Carens priced at Rs. 10.51 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kia Carens (Diesel Model) is 21 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of MG Hector (Diesel Model) is 15.58 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Kia Carens (Top Model) is powered by 1493 cc engine , while MG Hector (Top Model) is powered by 1956 cc engine. The Comparison Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR vs MG Hector BlackStorm Diesel can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Carens vs Hector

Key Highlights Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRHector BlackStorm Diesel
Engine Type CRDi VGT 2.0L Turbocharged Diesel
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 167.67bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 15.58 Kmpl
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Basic Info Kia Carens X-Line Diesel AT 6 STRMG Motor Hector BlackStorm Diesel
Rating
132 reviews
89 reviews
Brand Name Kia MG Motor
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 19.93 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 22.56 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1493 cc 1956 cc
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 114.41bhp@4000rpm 167.67bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Kia Carens Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) ... 15.58 Kmpl
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 215/55 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 38,571 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 43,657 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 16,837 / 5 years
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 86,136 Carens Insurance Rs. 1.16 Lakh Hector Insurance
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Engine Type
CRDi VGT
2.0L Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1956 cc
Max Power
114.41bhp@4000rpm
167.67bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
250Nm@1500-2750rpm
350Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
NORMAL|ECO|SPORT

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
60 Liters
Top Speed
174 Km/h
...
Mileage (ARAI)
...
15.58 Kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
16 kmpl
...

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
Additional Interior 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 Projectio
Rear Metallic Scuff Plates,Front Metallic Scuff Plates,Dual Tone Oak White & Black Interior Theme,Brushed Metal Finish,Leatherette Door Armrest & Dashboard Insert,Inside Door Handles Finish Chrome,Front Reading Lights
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
64
8
Seating Capacity
6
5
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior 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
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,Side Body Cladding Finish Chrome
Rain Sensing Wiper
Trunk Light
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4540*1800*1708 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2750 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort 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 butto
Voice commands to control Sunroof, AC, Music, Radio Calling & More,Voice Commands to control Ambient Lights,Sunroof Control from Touchscreen,Anti-Theft with Digital Key - To experience Anti-theft feature even without Network,Quiet Mode,Remote Sunroof Open/Close,Smart Drive Information,Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert,Low Battery Alert At Ignition On,Vehicle Overspeed Alert With Customizable Speed Limit,Intelligent Turn Indicator,6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat,4-Way Power Adjustable Co-Driver Seat,Walk Away Auto Car Lock/Approach Auto Car Unlock,AC Controls On The Headunit,2nd Row Seat Recline,Flat Foldable 2nd Row,Driver and Co-Driver Vanity Mirror With Cover,Vanity Mirror Illumination,All Windows & Sunroof Open By Remote Key,Rear Parcel Curtain,Sunglasses Holder,Seat Back Pocket
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
Luggage Hook and Net
Additional Entertainment 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 Functio
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 commands 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
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
...
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
...
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
8
5
Rear Entertainment System
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Touch Screen Size
10.1 inch
...
Air Quality Control
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
...
Rear Windscreen Sunblind
...
Adjustable Headrest
Voice assisted sunroof
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
...
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
Dual Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Vehicle Stability Management, High Mount Stop Lamp with Emergency Stop Signal
All 4 Disc Brakes with Red Brake Calipers,Trumpet Horn,Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert,Low Battery Alert at Ignition On,Vehicle Overspeed Alert With Customisable Speed Limit,Walk Away Auto Car Lock/Approach Auto Car Unlock
Child Safety Lock
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Automatic Emergency Braking
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
...
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Driver Attention Warning
...
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
...
Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
...
Speed Assist System
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
...
Road Depature Mitigation System
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
...
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
...

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Google / Alexa Connectivity
...
SOS Button
...
RSA
...
Smartwatch App
...
Live Location
Remote Immobiliser
...
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
...
Engine Start Alarm
...
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Digital Car Key
...
Hinglish Voice Commands
...
Navigation With Live Traffic
...
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
...
Live Weather
ECall And ICall
Save Route Place
...
Over Speeding Alert
Valet Mode
...
Remote Ac On Off
Remote Door Lock Unlock
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Carens
  • Distinctive looks
  • great presence
  • plenty of practical touches
  • comprehensive powertrain options and an attractive price point
MG Hector
  • Road presence. A large SUV that will get attention on the roads. Spacious and comfortable cabin. Ample space for six-footers. Loaded with features such as powered seats
  • front seat ventilation
  • 14” Touchscreen and ADAS — feels like money well spent.
Kia Carens
  • Misses out on some wow features
  • SUV lovers may find it's people mover looks a little hit or miss
  • could have done with larger rims.
MG Hector
  • No diesel-automatic option. Will put off buyers with high running. Petrol engine is not particularly fuel efficient. Not recommended for heavy city use.

Is MG Hector Better Than Kia Carens?

52% users have chosen MG Hector over Kia Carens in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 383 users have also rated MG Hector and Kia Carens on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Kia Carens has out rated MG Hector on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Hector Carens
Mileage 3.5 4.2
Performance 3.8 4.4
Comfort 4.1 4.6
Maintenance 3.5 4.0
Safety 3.9 4.3
Features 4.2 4.6
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is the best, Carens or Innova Crysta?
  • The Carens immediately comes across as a practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package, and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. On the hand, Toyota Innova Crysta is an MPV segment car and it would be a reliable package, if you require a comfortable car for a large family and want good power delivery, safety, and a spacious cabin, you may go for Innova Crysta. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which car offers more comfortable driving, Carens or Seltos?
  • The Seltos continues to impress with added standard safety and claimed better ride quality. It is a vehicle you can’t go wrong with. Because of its high wow factor, it attracts a lot of attention. More importantly, it backs it up with a solid and sensible personality too. The Carens, On the other hand, immediately comes across as a no-nonsense, practical all-rounder with the right pricing to make it a proper disruptor. It’s when you want these qualities combined with better interior quality, more features, a stronger safety package and more sophisticated drive options, that you should consider the Carens. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired brand and city for dealership details.
Q. Which one to choose diesel or petrol?
  • Petrol
  • Selecting the right fuel type depends on your utility and the average running of the car. If you drive less than 50km in a day then we recommend you to go with a petrol car as they are easy to maintain, have a longer life span and they cost less initially than the diesel car. On the other hand, diesel cars are preferred if the average daily run is more than 50km which makes it a feasible purchase. Diesel cars are more fuel-efficient and provide more torque, therefore, are preferred for a person who drives more than 50km. Whereas, petrol engine has a low service cost, more life span, generally have a well-controlled NVH level and are cheaper in cost than the diesel engines. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
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Kia Carens Vs MG Motor Hector FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Carens vs MG Motor Hector?
Kia Carens has out rated MG Hector on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Kia Carens vs MG Motor Hector?
The Kia Carens is cheaper than MG Hector by Rs. 2.62 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Carens vs MG Motor Hector?
For the X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR version, 1493 cc Diesel engine of Carens produces 114.41bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the BlackStorm Diesel version, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Hector produces 167.67bhp@3750rpm of power and 350Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Carens has better performance.

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