Comparing the MG Hector and the Citroen eC3 X side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the MG Hector is available at ₹1,464,000, while the Citroen eC3 X is priced at ₹1,199,000. On the engine front, the MG Hector comes with a 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Citroen eC3 X's N/A (Electric Vehicle), producing 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) and 57 HP (42.5 kW) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI for the MG Hector versus 325 km (MIDC claimed range) for the Citroen eC3 X. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Displacement | 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric Vehicle) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | FWD |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel / 1.5L Turbo Petrol CNG | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Electric Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | — |
| Mileage | 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI | 325 km (MIDC claimed range) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) | 57 HP (42.5 kW) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | — |
| Torque | 250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Petrol) / 350 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm (Diesel) | 143 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT | Single-Speed Automatic (Direct Drive) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 29.2 kWh |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 587 Litres | 315 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 192 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1584 kg (Diesel) | 1,230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm | 3,981 × 1,733 × 1,593 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2,540 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | No — Fixed |
| Central Locking | Yes | — |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Yes — Manual AC |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | — |
| Cruise Control | Yes | No |
| Infotainment System | 14-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.2-inch Free-standing Touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | No |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | No |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | — |
| Sound System | Infinity Sound System - 6 Speakers | JBL 6-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey MG | No |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (Shine variant) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | — |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Projector LED |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | — |
| Tyre Size | 215/65 R17 | 195/65 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 15-inch Dual-tone Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | No |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes (top variant) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry BlackPearl WhiteAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon Blue | Polar WhitePlatinum GreyCobalt BlueTiger Orange |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
