Comparing the MG Hector and the Mahindra Bolero 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 Mahindra Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the MG Hector comes with a 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) and 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI for the MG Hector versus 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero. 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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| Battery | — | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery |
| Displacement | 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel / 1.5L Turbo Petrol CNG | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Petrol) / 350 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm (Diesel) | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 587 Litres | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 192 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1584 kg (Diesel) | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | 14-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Yes | Available across both front and rear doors |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | Infinity Sound System - 6 Speakers | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey MG | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Non-functional structural styling accents |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 215/65 R17 | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry BlackPearl WhiteAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon Blue | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
