Hyundai Creta vs MG Hector (2026)
Hyundai Creta (₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.46 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 Hyundai Creta is more affordable — it starts ₹1.08 Lakh lower than the MG Hector.
- The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp.
- The Hyundai Creta is more efficient on paper — up to 21 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl.
- The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 433 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Creta in short
The Creta is India's best-selling midsize SUV and the benchmark the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and VW Taigun are measured against. The 2024 facelift brought a bold new face, twin 10.25-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS and a 158 bhp turbo-petrol flagship. Its unmatched powertrain spread — petrol, turbo and diesel with multiple automatics — is central to its dominance.
Full Creta 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: Creta or Hector?
The Hyundai Creta is more affordable — it starts ₹1.08 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Creta vs Hector — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Creta — not yet tested; MG Hector — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Creta or the Hector?
The Hyundai Creta is more affordable — it starts ₹1.08 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp. The Hyundai Creta is more efficient on paper — up to 21 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.