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Hyundai Creta N Line vs MG Hector

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Hyundai Creta N Line
MG Hector

Hyundai

Creta N Line

From ₹19.03 Lakh

MG Motor

Hector

From ₹11.99 Lakh

Hyundai Creta N LineN10 Turbo Petrol MT · ₹19.03 Lakh
MG HectorStyle MT · ₹11.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Creta N Line: ₹19.03 Lakh Hector: ₹11.99 Lakh (ahead) Hector ₹7.04 lakh cheaper
Airbags Creta N Line: 6 airbags Hector: Up to 6 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage Creta N Line: 18 kmpl (ahead) Hector: 12.34–13.79 kmpl Claimed
Power Creta N Line: 160 PS (ahead) Hector: 143 PS Different engines
Boot Creta N Line: 433 litres Hector: 587 litres (ahead) Length 4,330 vs 4,699 mm
Versions Creta N Line: 2 Hector: 10 (ahead) Only Creta N Line: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the Creta N Line for better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Hector for the lower price, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹19.03 Lakh
₹11.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹21.45 Lakh
₹13.7 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹36,036 a month
₹23,020 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Turbo petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
160 PS
143 PS
Torque
253 Nm
250 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
18 kmpl
12.34–13.79 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Performance Mid-Size SUV
Mid-Size / Full-Size 5-Seater SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Displacement
1,482 cc (1.5L Turbo)
1,451 cc (1.5L Turbo Petrol, only engine currently offered)
Engine Config
1.5L Turbocharged GDi 4-Cylinder Petrol
1.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Petrol (143 PS & 250 Nm), only engine currently offered; the previously offered 2.0L Diesel has been discontinued
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
0-100
8.9 sec
10.5 sec (Petrol CVT)
Top Speed
195 km/h
185 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (7-DCT) with Paddle Shifters
6-Speed Manual / Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT with 8-Step Mode on Petrol)
Gears
6 / 7-DCT
6 / CVT
Paddles
Yes (Paddle Shifters on DCT)
No
Hybrid
None
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc Brakes on all 4 Wheels with Red Painted Calipers
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 300 mm)
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes on all 4 Wheels with Red Painted Calipers
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 290 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard across all variants
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Stiffer N Line Sport Tuned Dampers (reduced body roll)
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Stiffer N Line Sport Tuned Dampers
Semi-Independent Helical Spring Torsion Beam
Wheel Type
18-inch Diamond-Cut N Line Alloy Wheels
18-inch Two-Tone Machined Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
215/55 R18 Tubeless Radial Performance
215/55 R18 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare Wheel
Full Size 17-inch Steel Spare Wheel under body

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,330 mm
4,699 mm (Longest SUV in mid-size segment)
Width
1,790 mm
1,835 mm
Height
1,635 mm
1,760 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
2,750 mm (Massive cabin space)
Ground Clearance
190 mm
192 mm
Kerb Weight
1,310 kg
1,540 kg - 1,700 kg
Boot Space
433 Litres
587 Litres (Massive luggage volume, expandable to 1,300 L with 60:40 folded seats)
Fuel Tank
50 Litres
60 Litres
Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.6 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The pre-facelift Creta with 2 airbags scored 3 stars for adults and 3 for children from Global NCAP (2022).
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard
6 Airbags on Savvy Pro and Sharp Pro (Dual front, side thorax, curtain airbags) / Dual Front on base
ESP/TC
Yes (ESC, VSM, HAC, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold, Sport Tuned Steering)
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Traction Control System TCS, Hill Hold Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold, Roll-Over Mitigation)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Hyundai SmartSense: 19 Features including Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Keep Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Blind Spot Collision Warning)
Level 2 ADAS (11 Autonomous Features: Traffic Jam Assist TJA, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking AEB, Lane Keep Assist LKA, Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Headlamp Control)
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Monitor with Blind View Monitor (BVM) + Dual Camera Dashcam
360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera with Dynamic Parking Grid Lines
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout for all 4 wheels)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Dual 10.25-inch Curved Screens: 10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment with N Line Theme
14.0-inch Portrait HD Touchscreen Infotainment System (India's Largest Screen) with i-SMART Next-Gen OS & Wireless Connectivity
Digital Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster with Red N Line Dial Graphics
7.0-inch Full Digital Color Instrument Cluster with Multi-Information Display & Turn-by-Turn Map Mirroring
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Hyundai BlueLink with 70+ Features, Over-The-Air Updates, Remote Start
MG i-SMART with 100+ Connected Car Features, 100+ Voice Commands (including Hinglish), Remote AC Pre-cooling, JioSaavn, Digital Key with Bluetooth Sharing
Audio System
Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio System with Subwoofer
Infinity by Harman 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Subwoofer & Amplifier
Sunroof
Voice-Enabled Panoramic Sunroof
Dual-Pane Panoramic Dual Glass Sunroof with Voice Assist ('Khul Ja Sim Sim' command support)
Seat Features
All-Black Leatherette Seats with N Badging, Red Contrast Stitching, 8-Way Powered Driver Seat & Front Seat Ventilation
6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat + 4-Way Power Passenger Seat + Front Row Ventilated Seats in Dual-Tone Oak White/Black Leatherette
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Voice Operation, PM2.5 Air Quality Purifier with AQI Display & Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with LED indicator)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Quad-Beam LED Headlamps with Dark Chrome N Line Grille
Split Full LED Projector Headlights with Argyle-Inspired Chrome Diamond Front Grille & Sweeping Sequential LED DRLs
Tail Lights
Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with Darkened Lenses
Full-Width Connected Illuminated LED Tail Lightblade with Sequential Turn Indicators
Fog/DRLs
Twin-Tip Sport Exhaust with Tuned Exhaust Note & N Aerodynamic Red Bumper Accents
Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Hands-Free Powered Tailgate with Voice Assist, Chrome Door Handles & Ambient Lighting (8 Colors)

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Hyundai Wonder Warranty)
3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited km via MG Shield)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free Service at 2 Months / 1,500 km)
12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions
2 versions
10 versions
Price range
₹19.03 Lakh – ₹19.95 Lakh
₹11.99 Lakh – ₹19.99 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the Creta N Line sells a turbo petrol, manual version: 1 version, from ₹19.03 Lakh.

Only the Hector sells a petrol, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹11.99 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Creta N Line N10 Turbo Petrol MT against Hector Style MT

CityCreta N LineHectorGap
Mumbai₹21.83 Lakh₹13.94 LakhHector ₹7.89 lakh less
Pune₹21.83 Lakh₹13.94 LakhHector ₹7.89 lakh less
New Delhi₹21.45 Lakh₹13.7 LakhHector ₹7.75 lakh less
Bengaluru₹22.84 Lakh₹14.6 LakhHector ₹8.24 lakh less
Chennai₹23.05 Lakh₹14.74 LakhHector ₹8.31 lakh less
Hyderabad₹23.07 Lakh₹14.76 LakhHector ₹8.31 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Creta N Line or the Hector?

The Hector, by ₹7.04 lakh on the versions compared here: Creta N Line N10 Turbo Petrol MT at ₹19.03 Lakh against Hector Style MT at ₹11.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹21.45 Lakh against ₹13.7 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Creta N Line claims 18 kmpl against 12.34–13.79 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Creta N Line: not tested in this form; the pre-facelift Creta with 2 airbags scored 3 stars (Global NCAP 2022). The Hector: not crash-tested yet. The Creta N Line has 6 airbags and the Hector up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Creta N Line N10 Turbo Petrol MT makes 160 PS and 253 Nm and the Hector Style MT makes 143 PS and 250 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Hector is 369 mm longer. Boot space is 433 litres in the Creta N Line and 587 litres in the Hector.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹36,036 a month for the Creta N Line and ₹23,020 for the Hector, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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