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Comparing the MG Hector Plus and the Volvo EC40 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 Volvo EC40 is priced at ₹5,699,000. On the engine front, the MG Hector Plus comes with a 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Volvo EC40's N/A (Electric), producing 141 bhp @ 5000 rpm (Petrol) / 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm (Diesel) and 402 bhp (Twin Motor AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.

Specification
MG Hector Plus
MG Hector Plus
MG
₹1,924,000
Volvo EC40
Volvo EC40
Volvo
₹5,699,000

Engine & Performance

Battery — 82 kWh NMC Battery
Displacement 1451 cc (Petrol) / 1956 cc (Diesel) N/A (Electric)
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) AWD (Twin Motor)
Engine Type 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 2.0L Diesel Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Front + Rear)
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) 402 bhp (Twin Motor AWD)
Starter Push Button Start Electric
Torque 250 Nm (Petrol) / 350 Nm (Diesel) 670 Nm
Transmission Type Manual / Automatic / DCT Automatic (Single-Speed)

Electric Vehicle Specs

Battery Capacity — 82 kWh
Charging Time — DC Fast: ~28 min (10-80%)
Fast Charging Support — Yes - DC (150 kW)
Range — 590 km - WLTP
Regenerative Braking — Yes - One-Pedal Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Boot Space 530 Litres 452 Litres + 31 L frunk
Gross Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 2680 kg
Ground Clearance 192 mm 154 mm
Kerb Weight 1620 kg 2185 kg
Length, Width, Height 4720 mm / 1835 mm / 1760 mm 4440 mm / 1873 mm / 1596 mm
Seating Capacity 6 5
Wheelbase 2750 mm 2702 mm

Comfort & Interior

Adjustable Steering Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic
Auto-Dimming IRVM — Yes
Central Locking Yes Yes
Climate Control Automatic Climate Control Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump
Cluster 10.25-inch Digital Cluster 12.3-inch Digital Driver Display
Cruise Control Yes Yes - Pilot Assist
Electrically Adjustable Seats — Yes - Front
Infotainment System 14-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 9-inch Central Touchscreen with 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 / Microfibre Blend
Sound System Infinity 6-Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Audio
Sunroof Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic Glass Roof
USB Ports Yes Yes - USB-C
Voice Command Yes Yes
Wireless Charger Yes Yes

Exterior & Lighting

Body-Colored Bumpers Yes Yes
DRLs LED DRLs LED DRLs
Fog Lamps Yes Yes
Headlight LED Projector Headlamps LED Headlamps (Thor's Hammer)
ORVMs with Turn Indicators Yes Yes
Rear Wiper & Defogger Yes Yes
Roof Rails Yes —
Tail Lamp Type LED Tail Lamps LED Tail Lamps
Tyre Size 215/65 R17 235/45 R20
Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Type 17-inch Alloy Wheels 20-inch Alloy Wheels

Safety

ABS Yes Yes
Airbags 6 Airbags 6 Airbags
Brake Assist Yes Yes
EBD Yes Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Yes Yes - DSTC
Hill Hold Assist Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Rear Parking Camera Yes - 360° Yes - 360°
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 Crystal WhiteSand DuneOnyx BlackVapour GreyDenim Blue
Rating (out of 5) 4.0 4.3
Reviewer Name Motoautiv Expert Motoautiv Expert

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