Head to head
MG Hector vs Kia Seltos
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Kia Seltos is the cheapest of these to run at ₹4.98 per kilometre.
MG Hector
Midsize SUV
₹13.99 – ₹22.19 Lakh
Kia Seltos
Midsize SUV
₹10.90 – ₹20.51 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | MG Hector | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹13.99 – ₹22.19 Lakh | ₹10.90 – ₹20.51 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Midsize SUV | Midsize SUV |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 16.6km/l | 20.7km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 13.4km/l | 17.6km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.54 | ₹4.98 |
| Fuel options | PetrolDiesel | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 1451 cc · 141 bhp | 1497 cc · 113 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual | Manual, DCT |
| Tank / battery | 60 L | 50 L |
| Kerb weight | 1545 kg | 1350 kg |
| Boot space | 587 L | 433 L |
| Launched | 2023 | 2023 |
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 |
Kia Seltos
| HTE / HTK 1.5 Petrol MTPetrol · Manual | 17.7 ARAI | 13.1km/l |
| HTK+ / HTX 1.5 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 20.7 ARAI | 17.6km/l |
| GTX+ 1.5 Turbo DCTPetrol · DCT | 17.9 ARAI | 12.2km/l |
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MG Hector vs Kia Seltos — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the MG Hector or the Kia Seltos?
The Kia Seltos is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 17.6 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 Kia Seltos costs about ₹4.98 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 Kia Seltos — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Kia Seltos 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.