MG Hector vs Tata Safari

Tata Safari Price starts at Rs. 15.49 Lakh which is Rs. 1.49 Lakh costlier than base model of MG Hector priced at Rs. 13.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of MG Hector (Diesel Model) is 15.58 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Tata Safari (Diesel Model) is 16.3 kmpl. In technical specifications, MG Hector (Top Model) is powered by 1956 cc engine , while Tata Safari (Top Model) is powered by 1956 cc engine.

Hector vs Safari

Key Highlights Hector BlackStorm DieselSafari Accomplished Plus Dark 6S AT
Engine Type 2.0L Turbocharged Diesel Kryotec 2.0L
Max Power 167.67bhp@3750rpm 167.62bhp@3750rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 15.58 Kmpl 16.3 Kmpl
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Basic Info MG Motor Hector BlackStorm DieselTata Safari Accomplished Plus Dark 6S ATMG Motor Hector Plus Sharp Pro
Rating
89 reviews
64 reviews
56 reviews
Brand Name MG Motor Tata MG Motor
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.56 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 26.79 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 20.92 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1956 cc 1956 cc 1451 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 167.67bhp@3750rpm 167.62bhp@3750rpm 141.04bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
MG Motor Hector Colors
Tata Safari Colors
MG Motor Hector Plus Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.58 Kmpl 16.3 Kmpl 13.79 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/55 R18 245/55/R19 215/55 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 43,657 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 51,824 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 40,484 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 19,512 / 5 years
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Insurance Rs. 1.16 Lakh Hector Insurance Rs. 1.32 Lakh Safari Insurance Rs. 89,775 Hector Plus Insurance
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Engine Type
2.0L Turbocharged Diesel
Kryotec 2.0L
1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
1956 cc
1451 cc
Max Power
167.67bhp@3750rpm
167.62bhp@3750rpm
141.04bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
350Nm@1750-2500rpm
350Nm@1750-2500rpm
250Nm@1600-3600rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
...
Turbo Charger
Drive Mode Types
ECO|CITY|SPORT
Eco,Normal,Sports

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
60 Liters
50 Liters
60 Liters
Top Speed
...
175 Km/h
195 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
15.58 Kmpl
16.3 Kmpl
13.79 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
...
14 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
...
16.3 kmpl
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Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
6
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
245/55/R19
215/55 R18
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Ventilated Seats
Additional Interior Features
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
Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo, Soft Touch Dashboard with Anti-Reflective "Nappa" Grain Top Layer, Multi Mood Lights on Door Trims, Floor Console & Dashboard,Front Armrest with Cooled Storage,Air Purifier with AQI Display,Bejeweled Terrain Response Mode Selector with Display,Auto-Dimming IRVM
"Rear Metallic Scuff Plates,Front Metallic Scuff Plates,8 ColorAmbient Lighting with Voice Commands,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"
Rear Seat Headrest
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Ambient Light Colour
8
...
8
Seating Capacity
5
6
6
Doors
5
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
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
Blackstone Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts,Front LED DRLs + Centre Position Lamp,Connected LED Tail Lamp, Dark Badging, Sequential Turn Indicators on Front & Rear LED DRL, Welcome & Goodbye Animation on Front & Rear LED DRL
Chrome Insert in Front & Rear Skid Plates,Floating LightTurn Indicators,Projector Headlamps (LED),Tail 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
Rain Sensing Wiper
Xenon Headlights
...
...
Trunk Light
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Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Length*Width*Height
4699*1835*1760 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
4699*1835*1760 mm3
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2741 mm
2750 mm

Connectivity
...
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
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
3 rd Row Seats with 50:50 Split, Boss Mode, Terrain Response Modes (Normal, Rough & Wet), Gesture Controlled Powered Tailgate, Smart E-Shifter
"Sun roof Control From Touchscreen,Quiet Mode,Headunit Theme Store with Downloadable Themes,Preloaded Greeting Message On Entry (with customised message option),Remote Sun roof Open /Close,Remote Sun roof Open /Close,100+ Voice Commands to Control Sunroof, AC and More,Voice Commands to Control Ambient Lights,50+Hinglish Voice Commands,Navigation Voice Guidance in 5 Indian Languages,Navigation Group Travelling Mode,MGWeather,Park+ App to Discover and Book Parking,Smart Drive Information,Wi-Fi Connectivity (Home Wi-Fi/Mobile Hotspot),6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat,4-Way Power Adjustable Co-Driver Seat,AC Controls On The Headunit (With Auto AC),Leatherette Driver Armrest with Storage,All Windows & Sunroof Open By Remote Key,3rd Row Fast Charging USB Port,3rd Row AC with Separate Fan Speed Control"
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
...
...
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Additional Entertainment Features
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
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay, 250+ Native Voice Commands, Harman AudioworX Advanced with JBL Audio Modes,Connected Vehicle Technology with iRA 2.0
"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"
Smart Entry
...
...
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Front
...
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
5
5
8
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Memory Function Seats
...
Front
...
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
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Cigarette Lighter
...
...
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Dual Pane
Panoramic
Dual Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Knee Airbags
...
2
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Blind Spot Monitor
...
...
Hill Descent Control
...
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
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
Roll Over Mitigation, Corner Stability Control, Brake Disc Wiping, After Impact Braking, Panic Brake Alert, 3-Point Seatbelt with Reminder for all Seats,Electronic Park Brake with Auto Hold,Advanced ESP with Driver Doze Off Alert,Emergency Call & Breakdown Call Assist
"Trumpet Horn,Digital Bluetooth Key with Key Sharing Function,Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking,AQI Updates,Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert,Low Battery Alert at Ignition On,Vehicle Overspeed Alert With Customisable Speed Limit,Find My Car,Send POI to Vehicle From App,WalkAway Auto Car Lock/Approach Auto Car Unlock"
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
...
Child Safety Lock
...
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
...
Rear Wash Wiper
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
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
...
...
Traffic Sign Recognition
...
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
In Car Remote Control App
...
...
Remote Ac On Off
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
...
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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.
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • can seat 7 people comfortably
  • updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
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.
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • no petrol or all-wheel drive option

Is Tata Safari Better Than MG Hector?

57% users have chosen Tata Safari over MG Hector in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 193 users have also rated Tata Safari and MG Hector on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Tata Safari 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 Safari Hector
Mileage 4.3 3.5
Performance 4.3 3.8
Comfort 4.4 4.1
Maintenance 4.4 3.5
Safety 4.4 3.9
Features 4.7 4.2
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Which car is best between MG Motor Hector vs Tata Safari?
Tata Safari has out rated MG Hector on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper MG Motor Hector vs Tata Safari?
The MG Hector is cheaper than Tata Safari by Rs. 4.22 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage MG Motor Hector vs Tata Safari?
The Tata Safari delivers better mileage 16.3 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance MG Motor Hector vs Tata Safari?
For the BlackStorm Diesel version, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Hector produces 167.67bhp@3750rpm of power and 350Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Accomplished Plus Dark 6S AT version, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@3750rpm of power and 350Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the MG Hector has better performance.

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