Hyundai Bayon vs MG Hector (2026)
Hyundai Bayon (₹10.00 Lakh – ₹18.15 Lakh) and MG Hector (₹12.14 Lakh – ₹19.65 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹2.14 Lakh lower than the MG Hector.
- The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 141 bhp against 113 bhp.
- The Hyundai Bayon is more efficient on paper — up to 18.6 kmpl vs 13.9 kmpl.
- The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 505 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Bayon in short
Launched on 26 October 2026, the Hyundai Bayon slots between the Venue and the Creta as a 4,245 mm SUV built on the Global K Enhanced platform. It uses only the Creta's 115 PS 1.5-litre petrol with a 6-speed manual or IVT automatic, priced Rs 10.00-18.15 lakh ex-showroom across 19 versions. Its pitch is space and kit: a 505-litre boot, 2,600 mm wheelbase, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on top trims, against the Maruti Victoris, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun.
Full Bayon 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: Bayon or Hector?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹2.14 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Bayon vs Hector — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Bayon — not yet tested; MG Hector — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Bayon or the Hector?
The Hyundai Bayon is more affordable — it starts ₹2.14 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 141 bhp against 113 bhp. The Hyundai Bayon is more efficient on paper — up to 18.6 kmpl vs 13.9 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.