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MG Hector vs Tata Sierra

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

MG Hector
Tata Sierra

MG Motor

Hector

From ₹11.99 Lakh

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Tata

Sierra

From ₹11.49 Lakh

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MG HectorStyle MT · ₹11.99 Lakh
Tata SierraSmart+ Petrol MT · ₹11.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Hector: ₹11.99 Lakh Sierra: ₹11.49 Lakh (ahead) Sierra ₹50,000 cheaper
Safety Hector: Not rated yet Sierra: 5 stars (ahead) Bharat NCAP
Mileage Hector: 12.34–13.79 kmpl Sierra: 17.4 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Hector: 143 PS (ahead) Sierra: 106 PS Torque 250 vs 145 Nm
Boot Hector: 587 litres Sierra: 622 litres (ahead) Length 4,699 vs 4,340 mm
Versions Hector: 10 Sierra: 36 (ahead) Only Sierra: diesel, manual

Pick the Hector for more power.

Pick the Sierra for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹11.99 Lakh
₹11.49 Lakh
On-road in
₹13.7 Lakh
₹13.15 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹23,020 a month
₹22,096 a month

Headline figures

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

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Mid-Size / Full-Size 5-Seater SUV
SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol, Diesel
Dark Edition
Not listed
Offered on Pure L, Pure L (O), Pure+ L, Adventure+ L, Accomplished and Accomplished+ for 20,000 to 30,000 rupees over the standard version

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Displacement
1,451 cc (1.5L Turbo Petrol, only engine currently offered)
Not listed
Engine Config
1.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Petrol (143 PS & 250 Nm), only engine currently offered; the previously offered 2.0L Diesel has been discontinued
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
10.5 sec (Petrol CVT)
Not listed
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not listed
Engine Options
Not listed
1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol, 1.5L Turbo-Petrol (Hyperion), 1.5L Turbo-Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
50 litres

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-Speed Manual / Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT with 8-Step Mode on Petrol)
Not listed
Gears
6 / CVT
Not listed
Paddles
No
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed
Transmission Options
Not listed
6-speed manual, 7-speed DCA dual-clutch (NA petrol), 6-speed torque-converter automatic (turbo petrol and diesel). The turbo petrol is automatic only
Drivetrain
Not listed
FWD

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 300 mm)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 290 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard across all variants
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Independent Helical Spring Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Wheel Type
18-inch Two-Tone Machined Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
17-inch Steel/Alloy up to 19-inch Alloy depending on variant
Tyre Size
215/55 R18 Tubeless Radial
225/55 R19 (top variants)
Spare Wheel
Full Size 17-inch Steel Spare Wheel under body
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Disc

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,699 mm (Longest SUV in mid-size segment)
4340 mm
Width
1,835 mm
1841 mm
Height
1,760 mm (with roof rails)
1715 mm
Wheelbase
2,750 mm (Massive cabin space)
2730 mm
Ground Clearance
192 mm
205 mm
Kerb Weight
1,540 kg - 1,700 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
587 Litres (Massive luggage volume, expandable to 1,300 L with 60:40 folded seats)
622 (1257 with rear seats folded), split tailgate design
Fuel Tank
60 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.14/32) and 5 stars for children (44.73/49).
Airbags
6 Airbags on Savvy Pro and Sharp Pro (Dual front, side thorax, curtain airbags) / Dual Front on base
6 Standard
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Traction Control System TCS, Hill Hold Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold, Roll-Over Mitigation)
Not listed
ADAS
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)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera with Dynamic Parking Grid Lines
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout for all 4 wheels)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS
Not listed
Available on higher variants, over 20 features including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane keep assist
Parking Aid
Not listed
360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors
Other Safety Features
Not listed
ABS with EBD, traction control, electronic parking brake with auto hold, hill hold assist

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
14.0-inch Portrait HD Touchscreen Infotainment System (India's Largest Screen) with i-SMART Next-Gen OS & Wireless Connectivity
Triple-screen dashboard, up to 12.3-inch central display on top variants
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch Full Digital Color Instrument Cluster with Multi-Information Display & Turn-by-Turn Map Mirroring
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
MG i-SMART with 100+ Connected Car Features, 100+ Voice Commands (including Hinglish), Remote AC Pre-cooling, JioSaavn, Digital Key with Bluetooth Sharing
Not listed
Audio System
Infinity by Harman 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Subwoofer & Amplifier
Not listed
Sunroof
Dual-Pane Panoramic Dual Glass Sunroof with Voice Assist ('Khul Ja Sim Sim' command support)
Panoramic sunroof (higher variants)
Seat Features
6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat + 4-Way Power Passenger Seat + Front Row Ventilated Seats in Dual-Tone Oak White/Black Leatherette
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Voice Operation, PM2.5 Air Quality Purifier with AQI Display & Rear AC Vents
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with LED indicator)
Not listed
Connectivity
Not listed
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, built-in navigation
Sound System
Not listed
12-speaker JBL Black audio system with subwoofer, SonicShaft soundbar, Dolby Atmos

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Split Full LED Projector Headlights with Argyle-Inspired Chrome Diamond Front Grille & Sweeping Sequential LED DRLs
Not listed
Tail Lights
Full-Width Connected Illuminated LED Tail Lightblade with Sequential Turn Indicators
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Hands-Free Powered Tailgate with Voice Assist, Chrome Door Handles & Ambient Lighting (8 Colors)
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED Headlamps
DRLs
Not listed
LED DRLs
Design Note
Not listed
Split tailgate design in tribute to the original Sierra

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited km via MG Shield)
Standard Tata Motors India factory warranty, extendable via paid Tata Motors Extended Warranty program
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
Not listed
Colour Options
Not listed
Pristine White, Bengal Rouge, Munnar Mist, Coorg Clouds, Pure Grey, Andaman Adventure (dual-tone black roof options available)

Choice

Versions
10 versions
36 versions
Price range
₹11.99 Lakh – ₹19.99 Lakh
₹11.49 Lakh – ₹21.29 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
6 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

Style MT₹11.99 Lakh Smart+ L Petrol MT₹11.99 Lakh Same price

Petrol, automatic

Smart Pro CVT₹16.99 Lakh Adventure+ Petrol DCA₹17.44 Lakh Sierra ₹44,200 more

Only the Sierra sells a diesel, manual version: 10 versions, from ₹12.99 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Hector Style MT against Sierra Smart+ Petrol MT

CityHectorSierraGap
Mumbai₹13.94 Lakh₹13.38 LakhSierra ₹56,000 less
Pune₹13.94 Lakh₹13.38 LakhSierra ₹56,000 less
New Delhi₹13.7 Lakh₹13.15 LakhSierra ₹55,000 less
Bengaluru₹14.6 Lakh₹14.02 LakhSierra ₹58,500 less
Chennai₹14.74 Lakh₹14.15 LakhSierra ₹59,000 less
Hyderabad₹14.76 Lakh₹14.17 LakhSierra ₹59,000 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 Hector or the Sierra?

The Sierra, by ₹50,000 on the versions compared here: Hector Style MT at ₹11.99 Lakh against Sierra Smart+ Petrol MT at ₹11.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹13.7 Lakh against ₹13.15 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Sierra 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 Hector: not crash-tested yet. The Sierra: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Hector has up to 6 airbags and the Sierra 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Hector Style MT makes 143 PS and 250 Nm and the Sierra Smart+ Petrol MT makes 106 PS and 145 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Hector is 359 mm longer. Boot space is 587 litres in the Hector and 622 litres in the Sierra.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹23,020 a month for the Hector and ₹22,096 for the Sierra, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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