Kia Carens vs MG Hector Plus Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Kia Carens and MG Hector Plus comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Kia Carens Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR is priced at ₹10.99 Lakh, MG Hector Plus Sharp Pro 1.5 Turbo Petrol 7 STR is priced at ₹17.49 Lakh.
Kia Carens Premium (O) 1.5 Petrol 7 STR comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, MG Hector Plus Sharp Pro 1.5 Turbo Petrol 7 STR comes with 1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution engine.

Kia Carens vs MG Hector Plus Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	MG Hector Plus
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution
Power	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	141 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Kia Carens

₹ 10.99 Lakh

Ex-Showroom

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MG Hector Plus

₹ 17.49 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

10.99 Lakh

17.49 Lakh

EMI

₹20,296

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹32,295

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.4

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Bootspace

216 litres

587 L (standard) With 1 Hook

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres

60 litres

Seating Capacity

7 Person

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

3 Rows

Tank Capacity

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CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Battery Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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City Mileage

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Alternate Fuel

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Electric Motor Assist

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

113 Bhp @ 6300 Rpm

141 Bhp @ 5000 Rpm

Electric Motor

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Range

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AC Regular Charging

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Drivetrain

FWD

AC Fast Charging

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Driving Range

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617 km

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

10.42 seconds

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Max Motor Performance

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

10.42 seconds

13.17 seconds

Fuel Type

Petrol

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Highway Mileage

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Engine Type

Smartstream G 1.5

1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

144 Nm @ 4500 Rpm

250 Nm @ 1600-3600 Rpm

Engine

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1451 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct Fuel Distribution

Top Speed

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195 kmph

Others

Idle Start/Stop

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DC Fast Charging

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Mileage (ARAI)

16.5 kmpl

12.32 kmpl

Battery

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48 V

Idle Start/Stop

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Regenerative Braking

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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250 Nm @ 1600-3600 Rpm

Acceleration

—

E20 Compatibility

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Width

1800 mm

1835 mm

Ground Clearance

195 mm

192 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1708 mm

1760 mm

Wheelbase

2780 mm

2750 mm

Length

4540 mm

4699 mm

Kerb Weight

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Length*Width*Height

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Front Suspension

McPherson Strut With Coil Spring

Macpherson Strut + Coil Springs

Rear Suspension

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Beam Assemble + Coil Spring

Minimum Turning Radius

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Power Assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Spare Wheel

Steel

Steel Rims

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy Wheels

Four Wheel Steering

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Front Brake Type

Disc

Disc Brakes

Front Tyres

195 / 65 R15

215 / 55 R18

Rear Tyres

195 / 65 R15

215 / 55 R18

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Disc Brakes

Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Steel (215/60R17)

Steering

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Tyres

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Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Additional Steering Features

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Tyre Construction

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Radial - Tubeless

Chassis Type

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Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Puncture Repair Kit

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Roof-mounted Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Roof Rails

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Rub-strips

Chrome Finish

Spoiler

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Grille Design

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Aura Hex Grille

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Seat Upholstery

Fabric + Leatherette

Leatherette

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Seat Adjustment

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Headrests

Front & Rear

Ventilated Seat Type

Cooled

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Second Row Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

4 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Dual Tone

Dual Tone (Urban Tan)

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

Interior Colours

Black & Beige Interiors With Indigo Accents

Argil Brown & Black

Massage Seats

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Comfort Headrest

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Wrappings

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Eather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Seat Belt Warning

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Head Rest

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Blind Spot Detection

Dashcam

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Lane Departure Prevention

High-beam Assist

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

NCAP Rating

3 Star (Global NCAP)

Not Tested

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Seatbelts

—

Pretensioning With Load Limiter (Front)

Lane Functions

—

Third Row Middle Seat Safety

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Skid Plate

—

Front & Rear

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

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Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Electric Opening And Closing

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Chrome

One Touch Down

Driver

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable

Auto Folding

Rear Windshield Blind

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One Touch Up

Driver

Rear Defogger

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Chrome

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

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Side Window Blinds

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Both Sides

Scuff Plates

Plastic

Metallic

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Exterior Door Handles Finish

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Chrome Finish With Pull Handle Type

Door Type

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Regular Doors

Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)

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Auto-Dimming

Anti-glare Mirrors

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Electronic - Internal Only

Steering-mounted controls

Speakers

Voice Command

iPod Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Phone Calls & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

8 inch

14 inch

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

GPS Navigation System

DVD Playback

—

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)

AM/FM Radio

Internal Hard Drive

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Infotainment Screen Size

8 inch

14 Inch Touch-screen Display inch

AUX Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Subwoofer

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Tweeters

—

Audio System

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7 Infinity By Harman Speakers, 1 Subwoofer

Gesture Control

—

Input Methods

—

Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Heads Up Display (HUD)

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Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Average Speed

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Shift Indicator

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

7 Inch Digital Instrument Cluster

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Door Ajar Warning

Low Battery Warning

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Speedometer

—

Digital

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

100000 Km

Warranty (In Years)

3 Years

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

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Driver Armrest Storage

Third Row Cup Holders

Cup Holders Position

Front, Second & Third Row

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders

Front, Second & Third

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Bottle Holder in Doors

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All Doors

Umbrella Storage in Door

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Electronic - Internal Only

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

Driver & Co-Driver

12V Power Outlets

Electronic Parking Brake

Rear AC

Blower, Vents On Roof , Common Fan Speed Control

Vents Behind Front Armrest

Air Purifier

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Blower With Vents Behind Front Armrest, Third Row AC: Blower With Fan Speed Control With Vents On Pillars)

Third Row AC Zone

Vents On Roof

Vents On Side Panels, Common Fan Speed Controls

Cruise Control

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Automatic Climate Control

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera With Guidance

Reverse Camera

Roof-Grab Handles

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Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)

Fuel Fillers Lid

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Manual

Charging Ports

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12V Power Outlet

Dashcam

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Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Passive

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

Halogen

LED Projector

Headlight Height Adjuster

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

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LED On Front, LED On Rear

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Glovebox Lamp

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Taillights

Halogen

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Puddle Lamps

Ambient Interior Count

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Connected LED

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Taillight

Interior Lamps

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Front And Rear LED Cabin Lamps

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Ride Height Adjustment

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Differential Lock

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Kia Carens

✓Useable, accessible, and comfortable last row
✓Spacious and feature-rich cabin
✓Easy to drive

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