Head to head
Tata Safari vs MG Hector
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The MG Hector is the cheapest of these to run at ₹6.54 per kilometre.
Tata Safari
3-Row SUV
₹15.49 – ₹27.34 Lakh
MG Hector
Midsize SUV
₹13.99 – ₹22.19 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Tata Safari | MG Hector |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹15.49 – ₹27.34 Lakh | ₹13.99 – ₹22.19 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | 3-Row SUV | Midsize SUV |
| Seating | 7 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 16.3km/l | 16.6km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 12.9km/l | 13.4km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.80 | ₹6.54 |
| Fuel options | Diesel | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 1956 cc · 168 bhp | 1451 cc · 141 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, Torque Converter | Manual |
| Tank / battery | 50 L | 60 L |
| Kerb weight | 1755 kg | 1545 kg |
| Boot space | 447 L | 587 L |
| Launched | 2023 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
Tata Safari
| Smart / Pure 2.0 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 16.3 ARAI | 12.9km/l |
| Accomplished+ 2.0 Diesel ATDiesel · Torque Converter | 14.5 ARAI | 11.4km/l |
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 |
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Tata Safari vs MG Hector — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Tata Safari or the MG Hector?
The MG Hector is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 13.4 km/l in real-world conditions versus 12.9 km/l for the Safari.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the MG Hector costs about ₹6.54 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.
Tata Safari vs MG Hector — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the MG Hector 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.