Hyundai Alcazar vs Rivals: Specifications Compared

Hyundai’s newest SUV, the Alcazar, is the brand’s foray into the three-row midsize SUV segment consisting of established rivals like the Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus. How does Hyundai’s latest SUV stack up on paper when compared to its rivals? Let’s find out:

Dimensions

*Including roof rails

Save for the wheelbase, the Alcazar is the smallest in its segment in all other aspects. The MG Hector is the longest while the Safari is wider and taller than its rivals. That said, despite its smaller footprint, the Alcazar manages to edge its rivals when it comes to boot space with all three rows up. 

Features

*only in 6-seater variant

All three SUVs come with a lengthy feature list. Common features include a touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, connected car tech, a panoramic sunroof, climate control, powered driver’s seat, keyless entry with push button start, and automatic headlamps.

• The Tata Safari misses out on two useful features: a wireless phone charger and ventilated front seats. 

• Powered tailgate is exclusive to the Hector Plus. But it misses out on drive and traction modes. 

• While the Safari and Hector come with a larger coloured multi-info display, the Alcazar goes a step ahead with a first-in-segment 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. 

Safety Features

Top-spec variants of all three SUVs come with six airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, electronic stability control, and a tyre pressure monitoring system. 

• The Alcazar and Hector Plus also feature front parking sensors and a 360-degree camera, making parking easier in tight spots. 

• The Hyundai also comes with a blind spot monitoring system, which shows a live feed of the blind spots via the cameras mounted on the ORVMs. 

Petrol Engine

*can be optioned with mild-hybrid

The Alcazar’s 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine has the better power figures on paper. But the Hector Plus’ turbocharged unit is torquier. Also, the Hector’s unit can be optioned with mild-hybrid tech that provides short boosts of power during hard acceleration.

Both SUVs can be had with manual and automatic transmissions, but the Hector AT can be specced either with a CVT or a dual-clutch automatic transmission. 

Diesel Engine

The Alcazar’s 1.5-litre diesel engine, in contrast, has a 55PS and 100Nm power deficit when compared to the Safari’s and Hector’s 2.0-litre FCA-sourced engine. 

A 6-speed manual gearbox is offered as standard for all three SUVs. However, it’s the Tata and Hyundai that provide an optional automatic gearbox for their diesel engines. 

Prices

The Alcazar might be the smallest SUV and its diesel engine’s on-paper performance numbers isn’t anything to write home about. But the Hyundai SUV trumps its rivals with a lengthy feature list and an usable boot. We’ll be comparing the Alcazar and its rivals for a detailed road test. So stay tuned.