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MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV vs Tata Sierra (2026)

MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV (₹25.70 Lakh – ₹27.80 Lakh) and Tata Sierra (₹11.49 Lakh – ₹21.59 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).

  • The Tata Sierra is more affordable — it starts ₹14.21 Lakh lower than the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV.
  • The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is the more powerful car, with 299 bhp against 158 bhp.
  • The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is more efficient on paper — up to 40 kmpl vs 21.3 kmpl.
  • Only the Tata Sierra has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
  • The Tata Sierra has the bigger boot: 622 litres vs 192 litres.

Specification Comparison

SpecMG Hector Tomahawk PHEVTata Sierra
Ex-showroom price₹25.70 Lakh – ₹27.80 Lakh₹11.49 Lakh – ₹21.59 Lakh
Engine / Motor1.5L NA petrol + 20.5 kWh battery (PHEV), 303 PS combined1.5L Revotron petrol / 1.5L Hyperion TGDi turbo-petrol / 1.5L Kryojet turbo-diesel
Max power299 bhp158 bhp
Fuel optionsHybridPetrol, Diesel
TransmissionsDHT AutomaticManual, DCT, Torque Converter AT
Mileage (claimed)Up to 40 kmpl claimed (charge-sustaining)16.9-17.4 kmpl (petrol), 15.3 kmpl (turbo-petrol), 19.2-21.3 kmpl (diesel), ARAI
Seating75
Safety ratingNot tested5 stars
Airbags (max)66
Boot space192 L622 L

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MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV in short

The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is India's first mainstream three-row plug-in hybrid: a 1.5L petrol engine plus a 20.5 kWh battery for 303 PS combined, 115 km of electric-only running and a claimed 1,100 km total range. At ₹25.70–27.80 lakh it costs SUV-flagship money, but for daily commutes it can run as a pure EV and still road-trip without charging anxiety.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper: Hector Tomahawk PHEV or Sierra?

The Tata Sierra is more affordable — it starts ₹14.21 Lakh lower than the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)

Hector Tomahawk PHEV vs Sierra — which is safer?

NCAP ratings: MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV — not yet tested; Tata Sierra — 5 stars.

Should I buy the Hector Tomahawk PHEV or the Sierra?

The Tata Sierra is more affordable — it starts ₹14.21 Lakh lower than the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV. The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is the more powerful car, with 299 bhp against 158 bhp. The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is more efficient on paper — up to 40 kmpl vs 21.3 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.