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KIA Carens vs MG Hector Plus

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or MG Hector Plus? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Hector Plus. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.52 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str and MG Hector Plus Price starts at Rs.17.00 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 2.0L Turbo Diesel Style MT 7 Str . KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas MG Hector Plus is a 4 cylinder, 1956 cc Engine can generate 167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model), and Hector Plus has a mileage of 15.58 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Hector Plus

Key HighlightsKIA Carens FaceliftMG Hector Plus
PriceRs.10.52 LakhRs.17.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1956 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range15.7 kmpl15.58 kmpl
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KIA Carens Facelift Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str car
Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str
Rs. 10.52 Lakh
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MG Hector Plus 2.0L Turbo Diesel Style MT 7 Str  car
2.0L Turbo Diesel Style MT 7 Str
Rs. 17.00 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
12.19 Lakh
Price Breakup
20.22 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.3
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
216 Litres
155 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1956 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Macpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Beam Assemble + Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Steel Rims
Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
195/65 R15
215/60 R17
Rear Tyre Size
195/65 R15
215/60 R17
Turning Radius
5.25 meters
5.8 meters
Tyre Size Spare
195/65 R15
215/60 R17
Wheels Size
R15
R17

Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Externally Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
Rear Wiper
check
Rear Defogger
check
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
Automatic Headlamps
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
Fuel level guage
Analogue
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
Shift Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
-
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
-
14 Inch
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Integrated Music System
check
check
Speakers
8
AM/FM Radio
check
check
USB Compatibility
check
check
Wireless Charger
check
Basic Warranty
3 Years or Unlimited KMS
5 Years or Unlimited KMS

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1956 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G 1.5
2.0L Turbocharged Intercooled
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Power
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16 kmpl
15.58 kmpl
Top Speed
120 kmph
195 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
Blower& Vents on Roof & Common Fan Speed Control
Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Cruise Control
check
Start / Stop Button
check
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
check
Drive Modes
3
-
Keyless Entry
check
Electronic Parking Brake
-
Parking Assist
check

Safety

NCAP Rating
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Not Tested
Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
-
Rear Middle Head Rest
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4540 mm
4699 mm
Width
1800 mm
1835 mm
Height
1708 mm
1760 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance
195 mm
192 mm
No. of Seats
7
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
60 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.8 Litres
-
Boot Space
216 Litres
155 Litres
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
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Body Type
MUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
  • A spacious second row of seats with rear AC vents.
  • The third row is decent for adult occupants.
  • Separate AC controls and vents for third-row passengers.
  • Absorbent ride, ideal for mile munching.
  • Great road presence with the segment’s biggest infotainment screen.
Cons
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
  • Body roll is felt around corners.
  • The suspension is tuned soft which makes ride quality floaty.
  • Does not get automatic transmission in the diesel powertrain.
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Detailed Comparison of KIA Carens Facelift and MG Hector Plus

Safety

Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Hector Plus has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Transmission

KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Hector Plus comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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KIA Carens Facelift and MG Hector Plus Owner Reviews

  • Carens Review
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      Pradeep
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      5.0
      KIA Carens is the best car. Good mileage for the diesel variant. Good look. Excellent off-road and in-city performance.
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      Aswanth
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      5.0
      Good car but mileage is not good. Rest everything is fantastic especially space is very good. You can feel comfortable everywhere inside the car and AC cooling is very nice.
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      Aadil
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      4.3
      Good car for family and 7 seater comfortable for family I like this car so much I can buy the next month in diesel engine.
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      Gopi
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      5.0
      I am really impressed this car two- or three-month Iam booking this car Salem to Rameswaram visit Kia carens good experience driveway to engine performance very good 7-person good compare for this vehicle suspension Seven persons luggage child overall good suspension this vehicle two months buy now.
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      Priyansh agarwal
      5 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      4.4
      It offers a high level of comfort through its well-designed interior, smooth ride quality, effective noise insulation, and advanced climate control system. These factors combine to create a comfortable and enjoyable driving and riding experience for all occupants.
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