MG Hector vs Tata Harrier (2026)
MG Hector (₹11.99 Lakh – ₹19.50 Lakh) and Tata Harrier (₹13.00 Lakh – ₹26.11 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹1.01 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier.
- Only the Tata Harrier has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 445 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 Harrier in short
The Harrier is Tata's flagship five-seat SUV, built on the OMEGA architecture derived from Land Rover's D8 platform. The facelifted cabin brings a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score, and since 2026 the 170 PS Kryotec diesel is joined by a 168 bhp 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol — ending the Harrier's diesel-only era. It battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass.
Full Harrier prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Hector or Harrier?
The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹1.01 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Hector vs Harrier — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: MG Hector — not yet tested; Tata Harrier — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Hector or the Harrier?
The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹1.01 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier. Only the Tata Harrier has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 445 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.