Hyundai Alcazar vs MG Hector (2026)
Hyundai Alcazar (₹14.51 Lakh – ₹21.96 Lakh) and MG Hector (₹11.99 Lakh – ₹19.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹2.52 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar.
- The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp.
- The Hyundai Alcazar is more efficient on paper — up to 20 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl.
- The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 180 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Alcazar in short
The Alcazar is the three-row sibling of the Creta, refreshed comprehensively in 2024 with new styling and a plusher cabin. It targets the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Kia Carens combination of space and premium feel, in 6- and 7-seat layouts. Captain chairs with a centre console on the 6-seater give it a genuine chauffeur-friendly second row.
Full Alcazar prices & variants →MG Hector in short
The MG Hector, the car that launched MG in India, received a major facelift in 2023 with a chrome-heavy grille and a huge 14-inch portrait touchscreen. It offers limousine-grade space at prices that undercut the Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700 and Jeep Compass. Comfort, not corner-carving, remains its calling card.
Full Hector prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Alcazar or Hector?
The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹2.52 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Alcazar vs Hector — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Alcazar — not yet tested; MG Hector — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Alcazar or the Hector?
The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹2.52 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar. The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp. The Hyundai Alcazar is more efficient on paper — up to 20 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.