Head to head
VW Taigun vs MG Hector
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The VW Taigun is the cheapest of these to run at ₹6.54 per kilometre.
VW Taigun
Midsize SUV
₹11.70 – ₹19.61 Lakh
MG Hector
Midsize SUV
₹13.99 – ₹22.19 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | VW Taigun | MG Hector |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹11.70 – ₹19.61 Lakh | ₹13.99 – ₹22.19 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Midsize SUV | Midsize SUV |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 19.2km/l | 16.6km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 14.5km/l | 13.4km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.54 | ₹6.54 |
| Fuel options | Petrol | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 999 cc · 114 bhp | 1451 cc · 141 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, DCT | Manual |
| Tank / battery | 50 L | 60 L |
| Kerb weight | 1233 kg | 1545 kg |
| Boot space | 385 L | 587 L |
| Launched | 2022 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
VW Taigun
| Comfortline 1.0 TSI MTPetrol · Manual | 19.2 ARAI | 14.5km/l |
| GT Plus 1.5 TSI DSGPetrol · DCT | 18.5 ARAI | 13.4km/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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VW Taigun vs MG Hector — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the VW Taigun or the MG Hector?
The VW Taigun is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 14.5 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 VW Taigun 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.
VW Taigun vs MG Hector — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the VW Taigun 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.