MG Astor vs MG Hector vs Tata Harrier (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.79 Lakh).
- Pick the MG Hector if you want the biggest boot (587 L).
- Pick the Tata Harrier if you want the most power (168 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 16.8 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
MG Astor in short
The MG Astor is the petrol sibling of the ZS EV and takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara in the fiercely contested midsize SUV space. It stands out with Level 2 ADAS, a talking AI assistant on the dashboard and a plush red-leather cabin option. Sharp pricing keeps it relevant against newer rivals.
Full Astor 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 →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 facelifted cabin brings a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score, and since 2026 the 170 PS Kryotec diesel is joined by a 168 bhp 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol — ending the Harrier's diesel-only era. It battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass.
Full Harrier prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Astor vs Hector vs Harrier — which should I buy?
Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.79 Lakh). Pick the MG Hector if you want the biggest boot (587 L). Pick the Tata Harrier if you want the most power (168 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 16.8 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Astor, Hector, Harrier?
The MG Astor starts lowest at ₹9.79 Lakh, against ₹12.14 Lakh for the Hector and ₹13.00 Lakh for the Harrier (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
MG Astor: not yet NCAP-tested; MG Hector: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Harrier: 5 stars.