Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Celerio and the MG Hector side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio is available at ₹469,899, while the MG Hector is priced at ₹1,464,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the MG Hector's 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel), producing 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm and 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 26 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Celerio versus 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI for the MG Hector. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | 12 V standard automotive battery | — |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel / 1.5L Turbo Petrol CNG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | 26 kmpl | 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm | 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric starter system | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Petrol) / 350 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift | Manual / Automatic / DCT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 313 l | 587 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1260 – 1320 kg | 2100 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 192 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 810 – 915 kg | 1584 kg (Diesel) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm | 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2435 mm | 2750 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable steering | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Available on select trims | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and rear power windows | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes on Higher trims | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats with adjustable headrests | Leatherette (top) / Fabric |
| Sound System | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity | Infinity Sound System - 6 Speakers |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Supported via SmartPlay system | Yes - Hey MG |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Yes | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen reflector headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Available on selected items | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Droplet Styled | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 | 215/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Standard ABS | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Standard EBD | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Standard ESP | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Available (especially with AMT) | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available on higher trims | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black | Starry BlackPearl WhiteAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon Blue |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
