Kia Seltos vs MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV vs Tata Harrier (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the lowest starting price (₹11.00 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (447 L).
- Pick the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV if you want the most power (299 bhp), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Tata Harrier as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Kia Seltos | MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV | Tata Harrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh | ₹25.70 Lakh – ₹27.80 Lakh | ₹15.00 Lakh – ₹26.50 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L NA petrol / 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.5L NA petrol + 20.5 kWh battery (PHEV), 303 PS combined | 2.0L Kryotec turbo-diesel |
| Max power | 158 bhp | 299 bhp | 168 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Hybrid | Diesel |
| Transmissions | Manual, iMT, CVT, DCT, Torque Converter AT | DHT Automatic | Manual, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | ARAI figures for the 2026 gen not announced yet (engines carried over) | Up to 40 kmpl claimed (charge-sustaining) | 14.6 kmpl (AT), 16.8 kmpl (MT) |
| Seating | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 5 stars | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Boot space | 447 L | 192 L | 445 L |
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 Tomahawk PHEV in short
The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is India's first mainstream three-row plug-in hybrid: a 1.5L petrol engine plus a 20.5 kWh battery for 303 PS combined, 115 km of electric-only running and a claimed 1,100 km total range. At ₹25.70–27.80 lakh it costs SUV-flagship money, but for daily commutes it can run as a pure EV and still road-trip without charging anxiety.
Full Hector Tomahawk PHEV prices & variants →Tata Harrier in short
The Harrier is Tata's flagship five-seat SUV, built on the OMEGA architecture derived from Land Rover's D8 platform. The 2023 facelift added a plush new cabin with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score. Powered solely by the punchy 170 PS Kryotec diesel, it battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass on road presence and ride sophistication.
Full Harrier prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Seltos vs Hector Tomahawk PHEV vs Harrier — which should I buy?
Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the lowest starting price (₹11.00 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (447 L). Pick the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV if you want the most power (299 bhp), the most seats (7). Pick the Tata Harrier as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Seltos, Hector Tomahawk PHEV, Harrier?
The Kia Seltos starts lowest at ₹11.00 Lakh, against ₹15.00 Lakh for the Harrier and ₹25.70 Lakh for the Hector Tomahawk PHEV (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Kia Seltos: 5 stars; MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Harrier: 5 stars.