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MG Hector vs Maruti Grand Vitara
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti Grand Vitara is the cheapest of these to run at ₹4.08 per kilometre.
MG Hector
Midsize SUV
₹13.99 – ₹22.19 Lakh
Maruti Grand Vitara
Midsize SUV
₹11.19 – ₹20.68 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | MG Hector | Maruti Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹13.99 – ₹22.19 Lakh | ₹11.19 – ₹20.68 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Midsize SUV | Midsize SUV |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 16.6km/l | 28.0km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 13.4km/l | 23.2km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.54 | ₹4.08 |
| Fuel options | PetrolDiesel | PetrolHybridCNG |
| Engine | 1451 cc · 141 bhp | 1462 cc · 101 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual | Manual, e-CVT |
| Tank / battery | 60 L | 45 L |
| Kerb weight | 1545 kg | 1310 kg |
| Boot space | 587 L | 373 L |
| Launched | 2023 | 2022 |
Variant-wise mileage
MG Hector
| Style / Smart 1.5 Turbo MTPetrol · Manual | 14.4 ARAI | 10.8km/l |
| Sharp Pro 2.0 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 16.6 ARAI | 13.4km/l |
Maruti Grand Vitara
| Sigma / Delta Mild Hybrid MTPetrol · Manual | 21.1 ARAI | 15.4km/l |
| Zeta+ / Alpha+ Strong HybridHybrid · e-CVT | 28.0 ARAI | 23.2km/l |
| Delta CNGCNG · Manual | 26.6 ARAI | 21.0km/kg |
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MG Hector vs Maruti Grand Vitara — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the MG Hector or the Maruti Grand Vitara?
The Maruti Grand Vitara is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 23.2 km/l in real-world conditions versus 13.4 km/l for the Hector.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Maruti Grand Vitara costs about ₹4.08 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
MG Hector vs Maruti Grand Vitara — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Maruti Grand Vitara wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.