AI Verdict

MG HectorvsTata Harrier

Our AI recommends

Tata Harrier

72% Match

The Tata Harrier justifies its higher price with a stronger engine, a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, alloy wheels with bigger tyres, auto climate control, and an electric tailgate — a more rounded package for buyers wanting safety and road presence. The MG Hector counters with a lower price, central locking, rear power outlets, roof rails, and a rear armrest, making it a value-focused alternative for those who prioritize basic comfort features over outright safety and power.

MG Hector

Style Petrol Turbo Manual

₹11.99 - ₹20 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Lower Ex-Showroom Price
The Hector is priced about Rs 1 lakh below the Harrier, giving it a straightforward value advantage.
Central Locking Included
The Hector comes with central locking as standard, a basic convenience feature the Harrier lacks.
Larger Fuel Tank
The Hector's 60-litre fuel tank is bigger than the Harrier's 50-litre tank, potentially allowing longer stretches between fill-ups.

AI Match

72%

Tata Harrier

Performance
78%
Comfort
65%
Luxury & Interior
62%
Technology
40%
Safety
88%
Ownership
60%
Practicality
70%
Value
68%

Tata Harrier

Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual

₹13 - ₹26.11 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

More Muscle Under the Hood
The Harrier's 1.5L turbo petrol makes 168 bhp and 280 Nm versus the Hector's 141 bhp and 250 Nm, giving it a clear performance edge.
5-Star Safety Rating
The Harrier holds a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating while the Hector remains untested, a major differentiator for safety-conscious buyers.
Alloy Wheels & Bigger Tyres
The Harrier rides on 235/65 R17 alloy wheels versus the Hector's 215/60 R17 steel rims, aiding grip and stance.

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

Tell us how you drive. Your daily use changes the recommendation.

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

MG Hector

58% Match

For a daily commuter focused on ease of use and running costs, the Hector's lower price, central locking, and larger fuel tank mean fewer fuel stops and lower upfront spend, even though the Harrier has the stronger engine.

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Why Hector for you?

Lower Price Point

The Hector's lower ex-showroom price reduces the upfront cost for a daily driver.

Central Locking Convenience

Central locking is standard on the Hector, a small but useful daily convenience the Harrier skips.

Bigger Fuel Tank

A 60L tank means fewer refuelling trips compared to the Harrier's 50L tank.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the MG Hector and Tata Harrier stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

MG Hector

Tata Harrier

Tata Harrier pulls ahead overall

The Harrier pulls ahead sharply on Performance and Safety thanks to its stronger turbo-petrol engine and 5-star NCAP rating, while the Hector is more price-competitive on Value and edges slightly on Ownership and Practicality with its larger fuel tank and roof rails.

More Muscle Under the Hood

The Harrier's 1.5L turbo petrol makes 168 bhp and 280 Nm versus the Hector's 141 bhp and 250 Nm, giving it a clear performance edge.

5-Star Safety Rating

The Harrier holds a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating while the Hector remains untested, a major differentiator for safety-conscious buyers.

Alloy Wheels & Bigger Tyres

The Harrier rides on 235/65 R17 alloy wheels versus the Hector's 215/60 R17 steel rims, aiding grip and stance.

A Trade-off

The Hector is priced about Rs 1 lakh below the Harrier, giving it a straightforward value advantage.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

MG Hector

Strengths for those who prioritise value, features and range.

Lower Ex-Showroom Price
The Hector is priced about Rs 1 lakh below the Harrier, giving it a straightforward value advantage.
Central Locking Included
The Hector comes with central locking as standard, a basic convenience feature the Harrier lacks.
Larger Fuel Tank
The Hector's 60-litre fuel tank is bigger than the Harrier's 50-litre tank, potentially allowing longer stretches between fill-ups.
Rear Armrest for Passengers
The Hector includes a rear armrest for second-row occupants, a comfort touch missing on the Harrier.
Roof Rails Fitted
The Hector comes with roof rails from the factory, useful for carrying additional luggage, unlike the Harrier.

Tata Harrier

Strengths for those who prioritise power, safety and features.

More Muscle Under the Hood
The Harrier's 1.5L turbo petrol makes 168 bhp and 280 Nm versus the Hector's 141 bhp and 250 Nm, giving it a clear performance edge.
5-Star Safety Rating
The Harrier holds a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating while the Hector remains untested, a major differentiator for safety-conscious buyers.
Alloy Wheels & Bigger Tyres
The Harrier rides on 235/65 R17 alloy wheels versus the Hector's 215/60 R17 steel rims, aiding grip and stance.
Automatic Climate Control
The Harrier gets automatic climate control with rear vents on pillars, while the Hector makes do with manual AC.
Electric Tailgate & Bigger Boot
The Harrier offers an electric tailgate release and a stated 445-815 L boot capacity, adding everyday convenience.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Pure Electric Driving Mode No No
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V) No
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Manual - 6 Gears Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No No
Limited Slip Differential No
Differential Lock No
Drive Modes No
Terrain Modes No No

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited 3 Years / 100000 Kms

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front Only Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering
Steering Adjustment Tilt Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls No No
Steering Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Engine Type	1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled	Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine
Engine	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	141 bhp @ 5200 rpm	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 3000 rpm	280 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Fixed Geometry)	Turbocharged
Idle Start/Stop	No
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Direct Start in CNG	No

Front Suspension	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Advanced Suspension Features		No

Length Width Height	4655 mm * 1835 mm * 1760 mm	4605 mm * 1922 mm * 1718 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm	2741 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 litres	50 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors

Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	215 / 60 R17	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	215 / 60 R17	235 / 65 R17
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (215/60R17)	No
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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)
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	Yes
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator		Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch		Yes
Third Row Middle Seat Safety	No
Collapsible Steering Column		No
Breakdown Assistance Call Button		No

Pure Electric Driving Mode	No	No
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)		No

Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Limited Slip Differential		No
Differential Lock		No
Drive Modes		No
Terrain Modes	No	No

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	No
ADAS		No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Automatic Emergency Braking	No
Lane Functions	No	No
Rear Collision Assist		No
High-beam Assist		No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing		Yes
Anti Theft Alarm		Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)	No	No
Automatic Park Lock		No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Clutch Lock		No
Video Recording		No

Brakes		Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control		No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)		No
Multi-collision Brake		No
Brake Disc Wiping		Yes

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents on Pillars)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	No	No

Central Locking	Yes	No
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Chrome
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Capless
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	Yes	No
Heated ORVM	No	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Rear Wiper	Yes	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Painted Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	No	No
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper		No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade		No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	No	No
Parking Assist		No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors	All Doors
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	Yes
Sunglass Holder	No	No
Rear Parcel Tray		No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Third Row Cup Holders	No	No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	No
Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	No
Bootspace		445 L (measured up to the roof) – 815 L (rear seats folded)
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release
Cooled Glovebox	No
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard		No

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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest	Yes	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Massage Seats	No	No
Comfort Headrest	No	No
Split Third Row Seat	No
Third Row Seat Type	No
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Front & Rear	Yes
Foldable Seatback Table	No
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest		No

Infotainment Screen		No
Audio System	4 Speakers	No
AM/FM Radio	Yes	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity
Antenna	Yes
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Integrated (in-dash) Music System		No
WiFi Hotspot		No
Voice Command	No	No
GPS Navigation System		No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant		No
Ambient Sounds		No
Noise Levels		No
Speed Dependent Volume		No

Instrument Cluster Screen	3.5" Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator		Yes
Gear Shift Indicator		Yes
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)		No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster		No
Low Battery Warning	No	Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge		No
Tyre Position Display		No

Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes

Headlights	Halogen	LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	No
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps,	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Boot Lamp
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlights		No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No
Headlight Height Adjuster		Yes
Puddle Lamps		No
Taillights	LED + Halogen Bulb	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation		No
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Stop Lamp		Yes
Connected LED	No	No
Sequential Turn Indicators		No
Illuminated Logo	No	Steering Wheel

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	No
Emergency Call Button	No
Find My Car	No
Geo-fence	No
Check Vehicle Status via App	No
Remote AC: On / Off via App	No	No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	No	No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	No	No
Remote Engine Start/Stop		No
Alexa Compatibility		No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	No	No
Anti Theft Immobilisation	No
Live Location Sharing	No
Connected Car App		No
Summon Mode	No
In-Car Remote		No
Smart Drive Information	No

Interior	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Wrappings	No
Scuff Plates	No	Yes
Body-coloured Bumpers		Yes
Rub-strips		No
Body Kit	Silver	No
Exhaust		Yes
Skid Plate	No	Front & Rear
Diffuser		No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Horn	Yes	No
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Perimetric alarm system		Yes
Auto Crash Alert		No
Tow Away Alert		No

MG HectorvsTata Harrier

MG Hector

Tata Harrier

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Tata Harrier pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

MG Hector

Tata Harrier

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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