Kia Seltos vs MG Hector (2026)
Kia Seltos (₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 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 Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹0.99 Lakh lower than the MG Hector.
- The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp.
- The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 2026 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl.
- Only the Kia Seltos has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 447 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 →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: Seltos or Hector?
The Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹0.99 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Seltos vs Hector — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Kia Seltos — 5 stars; MG Hector — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Seltos or the Hector?
The Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹0.99 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp. The Kia Seltos is more efficient on paper — up to 2026 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.