2020 Hyundai Tucson vs MG Hector - Price, Specs, Features, Mileage Comparison

Tucson 2020 vs Hector 2020 | Price Comparison - Which One Is Cheaper?

Hyundai Tucson is not available with petrol manual powertrain. The MG Hector petrol manual prices start from Rs. 12.74 lakh and go up to Rs. 16.54 lakh.

For the petrol automatic powertrain, Hyundai Tucson prices start from Rs. 22.30 lakh and MG Hector starts from Rs. 15.94 lakh. With the petrol automatic powertrain, MG Hector petrol automatic has a lower starting price.

Hyundai Tucson is not available with diesel manual powertrain. The MG Hector diesel manual prices start from Rs. 13.88 lakh and go up to Rs. 16.33 lakh.

For the diesel automatic powertrain, Hyundai Tucson prices start from Rs. 24.35 lakh and Hector is not available with diesel automatic powertrain.

Tucson 2020 vs Hector 2020 | Dimension Comparison - Which One Is Bigger?

Hyundai Tucson is 4480mm long, 1850mm wide and 1660mm tall and rides on a wheelbase measuring 2670mm. The Hyundai Tucson has a boot space of 513 litres. On the other hand, the MG Hector measures 4655mm in length, 1835mm in width and 1760mm in height. The wheelbase of MG Hector is 2750mm and it has a boot space of 587 litres.

A wider body normally results in better shoulder room inside the car while a higher roof makes it easier to get in and out of the car. A higher ground clearance makes it easier to go over tall speed breakers or drive on broken roads. The wheelbase is the distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase often results in more cabin space. A larger boot allows you to carry more luggage.

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Dimension Review

• Hector is longer than Tucson by 175mm. The Hector is  D segment car (>4500mm long) while the Tucson is a smaller, C-segment SUV (<4500mm)
• Tucson is wider than Hector by 15mm.
• Hector is taller than Tucson by 100mm.
• Hector has a longer wheelbase than Tucson; by 80mm.
• Hector has 74 litres more boot space than Tucson.
• Hector has 20mm more ground clearance than Tucson.

In terms of dimensions, Hector is a larger car compared to Tucson. So, it’ll have a better road presence than the Tucson.

Tucson 2020 vs Hector 2020 | Engine Specs Comparison - Which One has Better Performance?

Tucson 2.0L Petrol vs Hector 1.5L Turbo Petrol

Hyundai Tucson gets a 2.0L petrol 4-cylinder engine that makes 152PS of maximum power and 192Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 6-speed torque converter type automatic transmission and returns a fuel efficiency of 13.08kmpl.

MG Hector gets a 1.5L turbo petrol 4-cylinder engine that makes 143PS of maximum power and 250Nm of peak torque. It is available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed DCT type automatic transmission. The MG Hector petrol manual has a fuel-efficiency of 13.3kmpl while the automatic claims to return a figure of 12.32kmpl.

There’s also a 1.5L turbo petrol hybrid 4-cylinder engine, which makes the same power and torque. This engine is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission and returns a fuel-efficiency of 14.29kmpl.

Petrol Engine Review

• Tucson has a more powerful engine than Hector.
• Hector's engine produces more torque than Tucson's.
• Hector will have better drivability than the Tucson as it has a better bottom and mid-range torque.
• Tucson petrol automatic is more fuel-efficient than the Hector petrol automatic.

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Tucson 2.0L Diesel vs Hector 2.0L Diesel

Hyundai Tucson gets a 2.0L diesel 4-cylinder engine that makes 185PS of maximum power and 400Nm of peak torque. It is available with an 8-speed torque converter type automatic transmission and returns a mileage figure of 16.98kmpl. The Tucson diesel is also available with an all-wheel-drive system. It has a fuel efficiency of 15.59kmpl.

MG Hector gets a 2.0L diesel 4-cylinder engine that makes 170PS of maximum power and 350Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 6-speed manual transmission and returns a fuel-efficiency of 16.17kmpl.

Diesel Engine Review

• Tucson has a more powerful engine than Hector.
• Tucson's engine produces more torque than Hector's. It’ll have better drivability.
• Tucson diesel is available with all-wheel drive, which is good for safely driving in snow, slush and gravel.

Tucson 2020 vs Seltos 2020 | Feature Comparison - Which Is Better?

Notable top features of Tucson 2020 are:

• LED projector headlamps w/ LED DRLs
• Reclining rear seat
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• 8-inch touchscreen system w/ Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
• Panoramic sunroof
• 10 Way power-adjustable driver seat ( w/ lumbar support)
• 6 Airbags
• Handsfree smart powered tailgate w/ height adjust function
• Wireless phone charging
• Dual-zone auto AC w/ rear AC vents
• Auto-dimming IRVM
• Bluelink Internet-connected telematics features
• 10-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat
• 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Front parking sensors
• Powered opening and closing tailgate
• 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
• 2-zone automatic AC

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Notable top features of Hector 2020 are:

• LED Headlamp & LED DRL w/ Floating Light Turn Indicators
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Panoramic Sunroof
• 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat
• 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
• 10.4-inch Touchscreen w/ 8 Speaker System By Infinity
• 360 Degree Camera View
• Powered Tailgate
• 6 Airbags
• All 4 Disc Brakes
• Hill Hold Control
• Front Parking Sensors
• 7-inch full-colour screen in the instrument cluster 
• Heated outside mirrors
• Powered opening and closing tailgate

Is the Hyundai Tucson better than the MG Hector?

Price of the base variant of Hyundai Tucson is Rs. 22.30 lakh and MG Hector is Rs. 12.74 lakh (both ex-showroom). The MG Hector is far more affordable than the Tucson.

In terms of dimensions, Hector is a larger car than the Tucson. So, it’ll have a better road presence than the Tucson. The Hector also has much better ground clearance than the Tucson. Although, the Tucson has an all-wheel-drive option, which is better for safely driving in low traction situations like snow, slush or gravel.

For petrol automatic powertrain, Hector's engine offers more torque, so it will offer better driveability compared to Tucson. With the diesel engine, the Tucson offers more torque and also the option of all-wheel drive. But, the Tucson is not available with a diesel engine and a manual transmission while the Hector doesn’t get an automatic transmission with the diesel engine.

If you want a feature-rich SUV, then the Tucson will suit your requirements. The MG Hector may be a better option for most buyers as it offers most of Tucson’s features for a far lower cost.