Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs MG Hector (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the most power (158 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Victoris if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.50 Lakh).
- Pick the MG Hector if you want the biggest boot (587 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Kia Seltos in short
The second-generation Seltos arrived in July 2026 as Kia India's most consequential launch of the year: bolder styling, dual 12.3-inch displays, up to Level 2+ ADAS with a built-in dashcam on the new GTX(O)/X-Line(O) trims, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating whose 31.70/32 adult score is the highest yet for an ICE car. The three familiar engines carry over — 115bhp petrol, 158bhp turbo-petrol, 116bhp diesel — across a restructured 12-trim walk. It renews its rivalry with the Hyundai Creta, and now also the Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton.
Full Seltos prices & variants →Maruti Suzuki Victoris in short
The Victoris is Maruti's Arena-channel midsize SUV, slotting between the Brezza and the Nexa-sold Grand Vitara and taking on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder head-on. It is the rare car to hold five stars from both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP, and it offers the widest powertrain spread in its class — mild-hybrid petrol with manual, automatic or AllGrip Select AWD, a factory S-CNG, and a Toyota-derived strong hybrid claiming 28.65 kmpl.
Full Victoris 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 →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Seltos vs Victoris vs Hector — which should I buy?
Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the most power (158 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Maruti Suzuki Victoris if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.50 Lakh). Pick the MG Hector if you want the biggest boot (587 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Seltos, Victoris, Hector?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris starts lowest at ₹10.50 Lakh, against ₹11.00 Lakh for the Seltos and ₹12.14 Lakh for the Hector (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Kia Seltos: 5 stars; Maruti Suzuki Victoris: 5 stars; MG Hector: not yet NCAP-tested.