MG Astor vs Tata Sierra (2026)
MG Astor (₹10.00 Lakh – ₹17.50 Lakh) and Tata Sierra (₹11.49 Lakh – ₹21.29 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (September 2026).
- The MG Astor is more affordable — it starts ₹1.49 Lakh lower than the Tata Sierra.
- The Tata Sierra is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 138 bhp.
- The Tata Sierra is more efficient on paper — up to 21.3 kmpl vs 14.8 kmpl.
- Only the Tata Sierra has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Tata Sierra has the bigger boot: 622 litres vs 488 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 →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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Astor or Sierra?
The MG Astor is more affordable — it starts ₹1.49 Lakh lower than the Tata Sierra. (Ex-showroom prices, September 2026.)
Astor vs Sierra — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: MG Astor — not yet tested; Tata Sierra — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Astor or the Sierra?
The MG Astor is more affordable — it starts ₹1.49 Lakh lower than the Tata Sierra. The Tata Sierra is the more powerful car, with 158 bhp against 138 bhp. The Tata Sierra is more efficient on paper — up to 21.3 kmpl vs 14.8 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.