MG Hector Style vs Mahindra XUV700 MX 5-seater: Specifications Compared

Modified On Mar 20, 2024 05:20 PM By GH Shaikh for Mahindra XUV700

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The entry-level petrol-powered variants of these mid-size SUVs have very similar prices, but which one offers better value? We find out…

If you are searching for a 5-seater SUV priced under Rs 15 lakh that’s bigger than the likes of the Hyundai Creta or Maruti Grand Vitara, there are a few options available. Thanks to a recent price reduction, the base-spec petrol variant of the MG Hector has become Rs 96,000 more affordable. Now, the Hector’s base-spec Style variant directly competes with the Mahindra XUV700 MX 5-seater. Let’s now compare these two mid-size SUVs based on their specifications on paper.

Price

MG Hector Style Petrol	Mahindra XUV700 MX 5-seater Petrol
Rs 13.99 lakh	Rs 13.99 lakh

All prices are ex-showroom

The base-spec petrol variants of both MG and Mahindra SUVs are priced exactly the same.

Dimensions

	MG Hector	Mahindra XUV700
Length	4655 mm	4695 mm
Width	1835 mm	1890 mm
Height	1760 mm	1755 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm	2750 mm

MG Hector Style Variant

The Mahindra XUV700 is 40 mm longer and 55 mm wider than the base-spec Style variant of the MG Hector.
Please note that the length mentioned above for the Hector applies only to its base-spec variant. The length for all other variants of the SUV is 4,699 mm.
The difference in lengths between the base-spec Hector and its other variants is because MG offers the base-spec Style variant of the Hector in its pre-facelifted avatar.
The Hector is 5 mm taller than the XUV700, while the wheelbase for both SUVs is the same.

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Powertrain

Specifications	MG Hector Style Petrol	Mahindra XUV700 MX 5-seater Petrol
Engine	1.5-litre turbo-petrol	2-litre turbo-petrol
Power	143 PS	200 PS
Torque	250 Nm	380 Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT	6-speed MT

Both get turbocharged petrol engines, but the XUV700 has a clear advantage here as it gets a bigger 2-litre unit, which produces 57 PS and 130 Nm over the Hector’s 1.5-litre engine.
The base-spec variants of both Hector and XUV700 are offered with a 6-speed manual transmission only.

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Feature Highlights

	MG Hector Style	Mahindra XUV700 MX
Exterior	Halogen projector headlights with LED DRLs Semi-LED tail lights Turn indicator on ORVMs Shark-fin antenna (micro-type) Roof rails 17-inch steel wheels with wheel cover	Halogen headlights with follow me home function LED tail lights Roof antenna Turn indicator on ORVMs Flush-type door handles Conventional roof antenna 17-inch steel wheels
Interior	Fabric seat upholstery Height adjustable driver’s seat Rear armrest Front and rear reading lights Height adjustable headrests for all seats 2nd row seat recline	Fabric seat upholstery Height adjustable driver’s seat Front and rear reading lights Height adjustable headrests for all window seats
Comfort and convenience	Manual AC Rear AC vents Tilt adjustable steering wheel Driver armrest with storage All four power windows with driver’s side auto-down function Electrically adjustable ORVMs Rear defogger Rear wiper and washer USB charging ports	Manual AC Rear AC vents Tilt adjustable steering wheel Driver armrest with storage All four power windows Electrically adjustable ORVMs Steering mounted audio controls Day/Night IRVM USB charging ports
Infotainment	Audio system with USB, FM and Bluetooth 4-speaker sound system Analogue cluster with 3.5-inch multi information display	8-inch touchscreen infotainment 7-inch semi-digital driver’s display Android Auto 4-speaker sound system
Safety	Dual front airbags ABS with EBD Electronic stability control Rear parking sensors All four disc brakes ISOFIX child seat anchorage	Dual front airbags ABS with EBD Electronic stability control Rear parking sensors All four disc brakes ISOFIX child seat anchorage

MG Hector Style Interior

At the similar price point, the base-spec MG Hector misses out on a touchscreen infotainment system and steering-mounted controls, but both get some form of audio entertainment systems.
The base-spec variants of both SUVs also get comfort and convenience features like all four power windows, electrically adjustable ORVMs, height-adjustable driver’s seat and tilt adjustable steering wheel.
The Hector base-spec additionally gets rear defogger and rear wiper and washer, which is not being offered with the XUV700’s MX variant.
Both SUVs get dual front airbags, electronic stability control, and all four disc brakes.

Final Takeaway

While the base-spec variants of both SUVs offer only basic amenities, the XUV700's base-spec trim provides an additional advantage with a touchscreen infotainment system featuring Android Auto. However, the MG SUV also gets a rear wiper and defogger over the Mahindra rival.

Furthermore, the XUV700 boasts a more powerful turbo-petrol engine than the Hector, but you might prefer the Hector for better fuel efficiency.

Overall, the Mahindra XUV700's MX 5-seater petrol variant offers more value-for-money than the MG Hector's Style variant, but not by a massive margin.

Which one would you choose between the two? Let us know in the comments below.

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