Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs MG Hector (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.77 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 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹1.22 Lakh lower than the MG Hector.
- The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 115 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl.
- The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 373 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara in short
The Grand Vitara is Maruti's Nexa flagship midsize SUV, co-developed with Toyota (which sells it as the Urban Cruiser Hyryder). Its headline act is the 1.5L strong-hybrid powertrain claiming 27.97 kmpl, unique in the segment alongside its Toyota twin, and it also offers mild-hybrid petrol, CNG and an AllGrip AWD manual. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate and VW Taigun.
Full Grand Vitara 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: Grand Vitara or Hector?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹1.22 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Grand Vitara vs Hector — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — not yet tested; MG Hector — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Grand Vitara or the Hector?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹1.22 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 115 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.