Hyundai Creta vs MG Hector

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Hyundai Creta
MG Hector

Hyundai

Creta

From ₹10.91 Lakh

MG Motor

Hector

From ₹11.99 Lakh

Hyundai CretaE Petrol MT · ₹10.91 Lakh
MG HectorStyle MT · ₹11.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Creta: ₹10.91 Lakh (ahead) Hector: ₹11.99 Lakh Creta ₹1.08 lakh cheaper
Safety Creta: 3 stars Hector: Not rated yet Global NCAP
Mileage Creta: 17.4 kmpl (ahead) Hector: 12.34–13.79 kmpl Claimed
Power Creta: 115 PS Hector: 143 PS (ahead) Torque 143.8 vs 250 Nm
Boot Creta: 433 litres Hector: 587 litres (ahead) Length 4,330 vs 4,699 mm
Versions Creta: 23 (ahead) Hector: 10 Only Creta: diesel, manual

Pick the Creta for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Hector for more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹10.91 Lakh
₹11.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹12.51 Lakh
₹13.7 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹21,018 a month
₹23,020 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
115 PS
143 PS
Torque
143.8 Nm
250 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
17.4 kmpl
12.34–13.79 kmpl

Vehicle Details

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

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / Diesel
Petrol
Displacement
1,497 cc (1.5L MPi) / 1,493 cc (1.5L CRDi) / 1,482 cc (1.5L Turbo GDi)
1,451 cc (1.5L Turbo Petrol, only engine currently offered)
Engine Config
1.5L MPi Petrol (115 PS) / 1.5L U2 CRDi Diesel (116 PS) / 1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol (160 PS & 253 Nm)
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 (1.5L Turbo DCT) / 10.5 sec (Diesel)
10.5 sec (Petrol CVT)
Top Speed
190 km/h
185 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-speed manual / IVT automatic (1.5 MPi petrol) / 7-speed DCT (1.5 turbo petrol, King only) / 6-speed torque-converter automatic (diesel)
6-Speed Manual / Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT with 8-Step Mode on Petrol)
Gears
6 / IVT / 7-DCT
6 / CVT
Paddles
Yes (Paddle Shifters on IVT, AT & DCT)
No
Hybrid
None
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 300 mm)
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc (Rear) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 290 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard across all variants
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Semi-Independent Helical Spring Torsion Beam
Wheel Type
17-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
18-inch Two-Tone Machined Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
215/60 R17 Tubeless Radial
215/55 R18 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size 17-inch Steel 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 (with roof rails)
1,760 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
2,750 mm (Massive cabin space)
Ground Clearance
190 mm
192 mm
Kerb Weight
1,240 kg - 1,360 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
Global NCAP (2022): 3 stars for adult occupants (8/17) and 3 stars for children (28.29/49). The test car had 2 airbags. It was tested under Global NCAP's older, less demanding rules. The pre-facelift Creta built in Indonesia scored 5 stars from ASEAN NCAP in 2022.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
6 Airbags on Savvy Pro and Sharp Pro (Dual front, side thorax, curtain airbags) / Dual Front on base
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist HAC, ABS with EBD, All 4 Disc Brakes, EPB with Auto Hold)
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 with 19 Autonomous Features: Forward Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist for Car/Ped/Cyc/Junction, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance, Safe Exit 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 Spot View Monitor (BVM in instrument cluster)
360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera with Dynamic Parking Grid Lines
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
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
Seamless Integrated Dual 10.25-inch Displays: 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with BlueLink
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 Full Digital Color Cluster with Customizable Multi-Drive & ADAS Visualizations
7.0-inch Full Digital Color Instrument Cluster with Multi-Information Display & Turn-by-Turn Map Mirroring
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Hyundai BlueLink Connected Car Technology with 70+ Features, In-Built JioSaavn, Remote Engine Start, Climate Pre-Cooling
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 Sound System with Central Speaker & Dynamic Subwoofer
Infinity by Harman 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Subwoofer & Amplifier
Sunroof
Voice-Enabled Panoramic Sunroof with One-Touch Operation
Dual-Pane Panoramic Dual Glass Sunroof with Voice Assist ('Khul Ja Sim Sim' command support)
Seat Features
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Ventilated Seats & Rear Window Sunshades
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 Temperature Control (DATC) with Voice Control & Rear AC Vents
Automatic Climate Control with Voice Operation, PM2.5 Air Quality Purifier with AQI Display & Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with LED indicator)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Quad-Beam LED Headlamps with Horizon LED Positioning Lamp & DRLs
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 Integrated Stop Lamp
Full-Width Connected Illuminated LED Tail Lightblade with Sequential Turn Indicators
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps & Integrated DRLs
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
23 versions
10 versions
Price range
₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.31 Lakh
₹11.99 Lakh – ₹19.99 Lakh
Colours
10 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

Petrol, manual

E Petrol MT₹10.91 Lakh Style MT₹11.99 Lakh Hector ₹1.08 lakh more

Petrol, automatic

EX(O) Petrol IVT₹14.49 Lakh Smart Pro CVT₹16.99 Lakh Hector ₹2.50 lakh more

Only the Creta sells a diesel, manual version: 6 versions, from ₹12.61 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Creta E Petrol MT against Hector Style MT

CityCretaHectorGap
Mumbai₹12.73 Lakh₹13.94 LakhCreta ₹1.21 lakh less
Pune₹12.73 Lakh₹13.94 LakhCreta ₹1.21 lakh less
New Delhi₹12.51 Lakh₹13.7 LakhCreta ₹1.19 lakh less
Bengaluru₹13.34 Lakh₹14.6 LakhCreta ₹1.27 lakh less
Chennai₹13.46 Lakh₹14.74 LakhCreta ₹1.28 lakh less
Hyderabad₹13.49 Lakh₹14.76 LakhCreta ₹1.28 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 or the Hector?

The Creta, by ₹1.08 lakh on the versions compared here: Creta E Petrol MT at ₹10.91 Lakh against Hector Style MT at ₹11.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.51 Lakh against ₹13.7 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Creta claims 17.4 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: 3 stars, Global NCAP 2022. The Hector: not crash-tested yet. The Creta has 6 airbags and the Hector up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Creta E Petrol MT makes 115 PS and 143.8 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 and 587 litres in the Hector.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹21,018 a month for the Creta and ₹23,020 for the Hector, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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