MG Hector vs Hyundai Creta - Which Diesel SUV To Buy At Rs 15 Lakh?
The Creta diesel’s SX variant is more expensive than the base-spec Hector, but it’s also more loaded and justifies the incremental value by way of extra features it offers.
Hector vs Creta Diesel Price Comparison
|
Car |
Variant |
Price (ex-showroom Delhi) |
|
MG Hector |
Style |
Rs 13.18 lakh |
|
Hyundai Creta |
SX |
Rs 13.59 lakh |
With an ex-showroom price of under Rs 14 lakh, both these variants of the diesel-manual versions of the respective SUVs will cost around Rs 15 lakh on road.
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The MG Hector is the bigger car compared to the Hyundai Creta and it is also gets a more powerful engine. Given its larger size, it is also likely to offer a roomier cabin over the Creta. With the recline option available for second row, those looking for a chauffeur-driven SUV can go for the Hector.
Hector vs Creta Features Comparison (Style vs SX)
If, however, what you want is value for money in terms of the equipment you get, the Creta SX should be your choice over the Hector Style. Apart from some feel-good features like wireless charger and push-button start stop with smart entry, it also gets some basic features that we expect any car around the Rs 15 lakh mark to offer, like rear parking camera, steering-mounted audio controls and auto AC.
Mg Hector vs Hyundai Creta Dimensions
| Dimensions Comparison | ||
| MG Hector | Hyundai Creta | |
| Length (mm) | 4655 | 4270 |
| Width (mm) | 1835 | 1780 |
| Height (mm) | 1760 | 1665 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2750 | 2590 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 192 | 198 |
The newly revealed MG Hector measures 4655 mm in length, 1835 mm in width, 1760 mm in height with 2750 mm long wheelbase and 587 liters of trunk capacity. On the other hand, the Hyundai Creta is a 5 seater SUV and has a length of 4270 mm, the width of 1780 mm, a wheelbase of 2590 mm and 400-liter of boot space.
Hector vs Creta Diesel Engine
| Engine Specs (Diesel) | ||
| Hector | Creta | |
| Engine Displacement | 2.0 L | 1.6 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Max Power | 170 PS | 128 PS |
| Torque | 350 NM | 260 NM |
| Transmission | 6 Speed MT | 6 Speed MT |
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