Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs MG Hector (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Victoris (₹10.50 Lakh – ₹19.99 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 Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹1.49 Lakh lower than the MG Hector.
- The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 102 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl.
- Only the Maruti Suzuki Victoris has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 439 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Victoris or Hector?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹1.49 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Victoris vs Hector — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Maruti Suzuki Victoris — 5 stars; MG Hector — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Victoris or the Hector?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more affordable — it starts ₹1.49 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 102 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.