MG Astor vs MG Hector vs Tata Sierra (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):
- Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.00 Lakh).
- Pick the MG Hector if you want the most power (168 bhp).
- Pick the Tata Sierra if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 21.3 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (622 L).
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 Sierra in short
The Sierra revives Tata's most loved nameplate as a boxy midsize SUV that squares up to the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara and Tata's own Curvv. Launched in November 2025 with deliveries from January 2026, it offers three 1.5L engines — a 105 bhp petrol, a 158 bhp Hyperion turbo-petrol and a 116 bhp Kryojet diesel — a segment-huge 622-litre boot, and a full 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with six airbags standard.
Full Sierra prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Astor vs Hector vs Sierra — which should I buy?
Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.00 Lakh). Pick the MG Hector if you want the most power (168 bhp). Pick the Tata Sierra if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 21.3 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (622 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Astor, Hector, Sierra?
The MG Astor starts lowest at ₹10.00 Lakh, against ₹11.49 Lakh for the Sierra and ₹14.00 Lakh for the Hector (ex-showroom, September 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
MG Astor: not yet NCAP-tested; MG Hector: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Sierra: 5 stars.