Comparing the MG Hector Plus and the Maruti Suzuki Baleno 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 Maruti Suzuki Baleno is priced at ₹598,998. On the engine front, the MG Hector Plus comes with a 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Baleno's 1197 cc, producing 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) and 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI for the MG Hector Plus versus Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | — | 12V |
| Displacement | 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 37 litres (Petrol), 55 litres (CNG water equivalent) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Petrol / Petrol + CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT |
| Mileage | 15.81 kmpl (Diesel MT) / 14.19 kmpl (Petrol AT) - ARAI | Petrol MT – ~22.35 km/l • Petrol AMT – ~22.94 km/l • CNG – ~30.61 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) | 89 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Self Start |
| Torque | 250 Nm (Petrol) / 350 Nm (Diesel) | 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT | Manual & Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 530 Litres | 318 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1410 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 192 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1620 kg | 955–1020 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm | 3990 mm / 1745 mm / 1500 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2520 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 | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | Digital-Analogue Cluster with MID |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | 14-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Fabric |
| Sound System | Infinity 6-Speaker | 4-Speaker + 2-Tweeter Setup |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED (Front) |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 215/65 R17 | 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 (Standard) |
| 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° | 360-Degree Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Starry BlackPearl WhiteAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon Blue | Nexa BlueArctic WhiteSplendid SilverOpulent RedLuxe BeigeGrandeur GreyBluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
