Comparing the MG Hector Plus and the BYD Sealion 7 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the MG Hector Plus is available at ₹1,924,000, while the BYD Sealion 7 is priced at ₹4,899,000. On the engine front, the MG Hector Plus comes with a 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the BYD Sealion 7's N/A (Electric), producing 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) and 523 bhp (AWD) / 309 bhp (RWD) 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 | — | Blade LFP Battery 82.56 kWh |
| 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 | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual 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) | 523 bhp (AWD) / 309 bhp (RWD) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 250 Nm (Petrol) / 350 Nm (Diesel) | 690 Nm (AWD) / 380 Nm (RWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 82.56 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC Fast Charging (150 kW) |
| Range | — | 567 km - WLTP |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 530 Litres | 520 Litres + 58 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 192 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1620 kg | 2100 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm | 4830 mm / 1915 mm / 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2930 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - ADAS Adaptive Cruise |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 14-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leather |
| Sound System | Infinity 6-Speaker | Dynaudio 12-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| Voice Command | Yes | 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 | Yes - Power Folding + Camera |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/65 R17 | 235/50 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 - iTAC (Intelligent Torque Adaptation Control) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry BlackPearl WhiteAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon Blue | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GrayShark Gray |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
