Kia Seltos vs MG Hector
Kia Seltos
HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual · ₹ 12,60,686
MG Hector
Style Petrol Turbo Manual · ₹ 13,74,155
Specifications
Engine
1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution
1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine CC
1497 CC
1451 CC
Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5
1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled
No. of Cylinders
4
4
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
113 bhp @ 6300 rpm
141 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Gearbox
Manual - 6 Gears
Manual - 6 Gears
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
250 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Turbo Charger
No
Yes
Ethanol Compatibility
E20
E20
Idle Start/Stop
-
No
Chassis Type
Unibody/Monocoque Frame
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
No. of Gears
6
6
Drive Modes
No
-
Terrain Modes
No
No
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Brakes
Disc (Front & Rear)
-
Tyres
Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot
Steel (215/60R17)
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Front Tyres
205 / 65 R16
215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres
205 / 65 R16
215 / 60 R17
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls
Yes
No
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Beam Assemble + Coil Spring
Front Brake Type
Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
-
Steering Type
Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Vehicle Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited (Extendable up to 7 Years / 160,000 kms)
3 Years / Unlimited
Features
Digital Instrument Cluster
No
No
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Instrument Cluster Screen
4.2" TFT Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
3.5" Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Fuel Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Yes
No
Heads Up Display (HUD)
No
-
Ambient Interior Lighting
No
No
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Yes
-
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
-
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Connected Car Tech
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen
10.25" HD Touch-screen Display
-
Infotainment (Front)
Touch-screen Display
No
Audio System
6 Speakers
4 Speakers
Charging Ports
USB Type-C
12V Power Outlet
Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Yes
Voice Assistant
No
-
Input Methods
Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type C Wired Connectivity
Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
Emergency Call Button
-
No
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
-
No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
No
No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
No
No
Summon Mode
-
No
Remote Engine Start/Stop
No
-
Find My Car
-
No
Check Vehicle Status via App
-
No
Geo-fence
-
No
Remote AC: On / Off via App
No
No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
-
No
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
No
Gesture Control
-
No
Voice Command
No
No
GPS Navigation System
Yes
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Engine Start/Stop Button
No
No
Sunroof
No
No
Central Locking
Keyless
Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Heater
Yes
Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Yes
No
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Air Purifier
-
No
Air Conditioner Control
Manual
Manual
Rear AC Vents
Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Vents
No
No
Interior Door Handles Finish
Painted
Silver
Exterior Door
Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type
Painted Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener
Remote
-
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
Anti-glare ORVMs
-
No
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)
Manual Dimming
-
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front Only
Sunroof Type
No
No
Driver Armrest
Yes
Yes
Window Sunshade
No
-
Second Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat: Forward / Back
Manual
Manual
Headrest: Up / Down
Manual
Manual
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Rear Armrest
No
Yes
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
-
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
No
Flat
Split Rear Seat
No
60:40
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Power Windows
Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Front Only Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Wiper
No
Yes
Remote Air Purifier Operation
No
-
Connected Car App
No
-
Smart Drive Information
-
No
Anti Theft Immobilisation
-
No
Live Location Sharing
-
No
In-Car Remote
Yes
-
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Interiors
Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)
Single Tone
Massage Seats
-
No
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
No
No
Split Third Row Seat
-
No
Comfort Headrest
-
No
Foldable Seatback Table
-
No
Rain-sensing Wipers
-
No
Fuel Fillers Lid
Manual
Manual
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
No
-
Heated ORVM
No
No
Memory ORVMs
No
-
Alloy Wheels
No
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Scuff Plates
No
No
Body-coloured Bumpers
Yes
-
Body Kit
Black
Silver
Rub-strips
No
-
Taillights
LED
LED + Halogen Bulb
Headlights
LED
Halogen
Stop Lamp
LED
-
Reflectors
Rear Bumper
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
No
Interior Lamps
Button Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp
Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps,
Cornering Headlights
No
-
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
No
Illuminated Logo
No
No
Grille Design
Kia Digital Tiger Face Grille
-
Skid Plate
Front & Rear
No
Puddle Lamps
No
-
Wrappings
No
No
Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Headlight Height Adjuster
Yes
-
Exhaust
Yes
-
Fog Lights
No
No
Rear Reading Lamp
No
No
Connected LED
No
No
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
No
-
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Eco-Drive Illumination
No
-
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Yes
-
Speakers
6
4
USB Compatibility
Yes
No
Wireless Charger
No
No
Dimensions
Length
4460 mm
4655 mm
Width
1830 mm
1835 mm
Height
1635 mm
1760 mm
Seating Capacity
5
5
No of Seating Rows
2 Rows
2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 litres
60 litres
Boot Space
447 litres
-
Wheel Base
2690 mm
2750 mm
No. of Doors
5
5
Length x Width x Height
4460 mm * 1830 mm * 1635 mm
4655 mm * 1835 mm * 1760 mm
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
No
-
Boot Open Warning
Yes
-
Cooled Glovebox
-
No
Rear Parcel Tray
No
-
Cabin Boot Access
Yes
Yes
Umbrella Storage in Door
-
No
Front Seatback Pockets
No
Yes
Cup Holders
Cupholders in Front Only
-
Driver Armrest Storage
Yes
Yes
Sunglass Holder
Yes
No
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
-
Bottle Holder in Doors
Yes
Yes
Safety
Anti-Lock Braking System
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
-
ADAS
No
-
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Yes
-
Puncture Repair Kit
No
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Automatic Emergency Braking
-
No
High-beam Assist
No
-
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
No
-
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
No of Airbags
6
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Functions
No
No
Rear Collision Assist
No
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
-
Four-Wheel-Drive
No
No
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Yes
Yes
Seatbelts
Yes
Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
-
Hill Descent Control
Yes
-
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Yes
-
Differential Lock
No
-
Low Rolling Resistance Tyres
No
-
Dashcam
No
No
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
No
No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
No
-
Video Recording
No
-
Child Safety Rating
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
-
Dual Tone Horn
Yes
Yes
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
No
-
Brake Sway Control
No
-
Tyre Inflator
No
-
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Colours
Available colours
12 colours
5 colours
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