Comparing the MG Hector and the Mahindra XEV 9S 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 XEV 9S is priced at ₹1,899,000. On the engine front, the MG Hector comes with a 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Mahindra XEV 9S's N/A (Electric), producing 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) and 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) respectively. 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 | — | NMC / LFP Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel / 1.5L Turbo Petrol CNG | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) | 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm (Petrol) / 350 Nm @ 1500-2500 rpm (Diesel) | 438 Nm (RWD) / 704 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~20 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - 175 kW DC |
| Range | — | 600+ km (est.) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 587 Litres | 300 Litres (3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 192 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1584 kg (Diesel) | 2300 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm | 4791 mm / 1907 mm / 1770 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 3x12.3-inch Triple Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - ADAS Level 2+ |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 14-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch + Passenger Display |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - 2nd & 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Infinity Sound System - 6 Speakers | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (top variants) | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - V2L |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey MG | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/65 R17 | 245/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes - 360° |
| 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 | Nebula BlueEverest WhiteStealth BlackDesert MystRuby VelvetMidnight Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
