MG Hector vs Renault Duster (2026)
MG Hector (₹14.00 Lakh – ₹23.00 Lakh) and Renault Duster (₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.69 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (July 2026).
- The Renault Duster is more affordable — it starts ₹3.51 Lakh lower than the MG Hector.
- The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 160 bhp.
- The Renault Duster is more efficient on paper — up to 19.41 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl.
- Only the Renault Duster has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 518 litres.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | MG Hector | Renault Duster |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹14.00 Lakh – ₹23.00 Lakh | ₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.69 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L turbo-petrol / 2.0L diesel | 1.0L turbo-petrol (TCe 100) / 1.3L turbo-petrol (TCe 160) |
| Max power | 168 bhp | 160 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual, CVT | Manual, DCT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 13.9 kmpl (petrol CVT) / 17.4 kmpl (diesel), ARAI | 17.75-19.41 kmpl (ARAI, powertrain dependent) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 587 L | 518 L |
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 Hectorprices & variants →Renault Duster in short
The Duster is back — the nameplate that created India's midsize SUV segment returned in 2026 on the Renault-Nissan CMF-B platform it shares with the Nissan Tekton, with butch third-generation styling, a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and six standard airbags. There is no diesel or AWD this time, but the 160bhp 1.3L turbo-petrol is among the punchiest engines in the class and a 518-litre boot leads it, while a strong-hybrid version is expected around Diwali 2026. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and its own alliance twin, the Tekton.
Full Dusterprices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Hector or Duster?
The Renault Duster is more affordable — it starts ₹3.51 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. (Ex-showroom prices, July 2026.)
Hector vs Duster — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: MG Hector — not yet tested; Renault Duster — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Hector or the Duster?
The Renault Duster is more affordable — it starts ₹3.51 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 160 bhp. The Renault Duster is more efficient on paper — up to 19.41 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.