MG Hector vs Tata Curvv (2026)
MG Hector (₹11.99 Lakh – ₹19.50 Lakh) and Tata Curvv (₹9.99 Lakh – ₹18.99 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Tata Curvv is more affordable — it starts ₹2.00 Lakh lower than the MG Hector.
- The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 123 bhp.
- The Tata Curvv is more efficient on paper — up to 18.4 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl.
- Only the Tata Curvv has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 500 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 Curvv in short
The Curvv is India's first mainstream coupe SUV, slotting between the Nexon and Harrier to fight the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara and Kia Seltos with a style-first pitch. It offers two turbo-petrols including Tata's new 1.2L GDI Hyperion unit, a 1.5L diesel, and a 500-litre boot with a powered tailgate. Bharat NCAP awarded it a full 5-star rating.
Full Curvv prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Hector or Curvv?
The Tata Curvv is more affordable — it starts ₹2.00 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Hector vs Curvv — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: MG Hector — not yet tested; Tata Curvv — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Hector or the Curvv?
The Tata Curvv is more affordable — it starts ₹2.00 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 123 bhp. The Tata Curvv is more efficient on paper — up to 18.4 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.