MG Hector Vs Tata Harrier: Detailed Comparison

SUVs are not only practical but they even offer something that everyone craves. As a community, let’s be blunt. Big cars in front of our houses are obviously a status symbol. Gone are those days when people used to buy sedans while citing the same reason. Got a budget between 13-20 Lakhs? Well, check out the highly anticipated comparison between Tata Harrier and MG Hector to find out which one suits you better.

MG Hector

MG Hector is any day a practical choice. Wondering why? For starters, it is a 4655mm long SUV and without a doubt, it is enough to increase the boot carrying capacity. Still not convinced? Well for that, take a test drive of the all-new MG Hector while sitting in the back seat and there you will be able to find an ample amount of legroom that again makes it one of the most comfortable compact SUVs in India right now.

Under the hood, MG Hector uses a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that churns out a decent 141BHP and 250Nm of peak torque. Talking about the diesel motor, it is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo unit with power figures rated at 167BHP and 350Nm.

Transmission duties for both of them are managed by a 6-speed manual gearbox. Meanwhile, for added convenience, customers can opt for a 6-speed DCT or an 8-speed CVT gearbox, exclusively available with the petrol engine. Interestingly, it also comes with a mild-hybrid technology onboard.

Just like any other modern SUV, the 2021 MG Hector packs almost all the crucial features. To begin with, it gets ventilated seats (front), a wireless charger, panoramic sunroof, cruise control, a large 10.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control and ambient lighting to name a few. According to the brand, the infotainment system now gets smartphone connectivity via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with Hinglish voice commands added for the first time.

MG Hector’s safety kit consists of parking sensors, ABS, a 360-degree camera and six airbags depending upon the variants.

Tata Harrier

Looking for an absolutely striking SUV for a family of five? Well, the 2021 Harrier is here to attract a lot of attention on the road only for you. In fact, for everyday use, it comes with a well-tuned Fiat-sourced diesel motor that pushes this massive SUV hard and fast. The brand also claims to use the OMEGARC platform that makes it safer to ride. To note, Tata Motors will be testing Harrier for safety very soon.

Powering the updated SUV is a potent 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with overall output rated at 167BHP and 350Nm. Right now, it is available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox depending upon the trim opted by the buyer.

In terms of features, Harrier comes equipped with a large panoramic sunroof, 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, rain-sensing wipers, JBL surround sound system, 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster etc among others. Since Tata Motors has recently updated the Harrier, therefore, a major change on the outside can be witnessed in the form of 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.

Based on the OMEGARC which is again derived from Land Rover’s D8 platform, the updated SUV comes with multiple safety features including ESP, up to 6 six airbags, ABS, brake assist, rollover mitigation and traction control just to name a few.

MG Hector Vs Tata Harrier: At A Glance