MG Hector vs Tata Safari Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive MG Hector and Tata Safari comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
MG Hector Style 1.5 Turbo MT is priced at ₹11.99 Lakh, Tata Safari Accomplished X Plus Dark Diesel 2.0L Turbo Automatic 6 STR is priced at ₹25.80 Lakh.
MG Hector Style 1.5 Turbo MT comes with 1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Tata Safari Accomplished X Plus Dark Diesel 2.0L Turbo Automatic 6 STR comes with 1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

MG Hector vs Tata Safari Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	MG Hector	Tata Safari
Engine Capacity	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	141 bhp @ 5200 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

MG Hector

₹ 11.99 Lakh

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Tata Safari

₹ 25.80 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

11.99 Lakh

25.80 Lakh

EMI

₹22,139

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹47,639

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Tank Capacity

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Frunk Storage

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CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres

50 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

6 Person

Bootspace

587 litres

420 litres

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Regenerative Braking

—

Alternate Fuel

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

250 Nm @ 1600-3600 Rpm

350 Nm @ 1750 Rpm

Acceleration

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Mileage (ARAI)

13.79 kmpl

14.5 kmpl

DC Fast Charging

—

Electric Motor

—

Battery Charging

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Automatic (TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

AC Regular Charging

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

Drivetrain

FWD

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

141 Bhp @ 5200 Rpm

168 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Battery

48 Volt

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Highway Mileage

—

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

250 Nm @ 3000 Rpm

350 Nm @ 1750 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

11.9 seconds

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Range

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Driving Range

827 km

725 km

Top Speed

195 Kmph

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

11.9 seconds

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Engine Type

1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled

Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine

City Mileage

—

AC Fast Charging

—

Engine

1451 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1956 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

E20 Compatibility

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

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4, DOHC

Ground Clearance

2750 mm

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Width

1835 mm

1922 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1760 mm

1795 mm

Length

4699 mm

4668 mm

Wheelbase

2750 mm

2741 mm

Kerb Weight

—

Rear Tyres

215 / 60 R17

245 / 55 R19

Rear Suspension

Beam Assemble + Coil Spring

Semi Independent Twist Blade With Panhard Rod & Coil Spring

Spare Wheel & Tyre

Steel (215/60R17)

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Four Wheel Steering

—

Minimum Turning Radius

—

Steering

—

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Steel

Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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Front Suspension

Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs

Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut With Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar

Additional Steering Features

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Rear Brake Type

Disc

Front Tyres

215 / 60 R17

245 / 55 R19

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric) Steering With 3 Spokes

Power Assisted (Electric)

Front Brake Type

Disc

Puncture Repair Kit

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Body-coloured Bumpers

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body Kit

Silver

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Rub-strips

Chrome Finish

Roof Rails

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Spoiler

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Child Safety Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

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 With 3 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Height: Up / Down)

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)

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Seatback Pockets

Seat Upholstery

Fabric

Leatherette

Headrests

Front & Rear

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

Split Rear Seat

60:40

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Captain Seats

Massage Seats

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seat Type

Cooled

Ventilated Seats

Front And Middle Row

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

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

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

Interior Colours

Black

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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

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

Foldable Seatback Table

—

Comfort Headrest

—

Wrappings

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Bharat NCAP)

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Head Rest

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Blind Spot Detection

High-beam Assist

Airbags

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

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Dashcam

—

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Prevention

Warning

Puncture Repair Kit

Lane Departure Warning

Seatbelts

Pretensioning With Load Limiter (Front)

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Lane Functions

—

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)

—

Dual Tone Horn

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Skid Plate

—

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Front & Rear

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Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

One Touch Up

Driver

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

One Touch Down

Driver

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Soft-close Door

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Black

Scuff Plates

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Defogger

Power Windows

Front Only

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Exterior Door Handles

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Chrome

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Painted Finish With Pull Handle Type

Chrome

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Chrome

Door Type

Regular Doors

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Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

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Gesture Control

Infotainment Screen Size

14 inch

12 inch

AM/FM Radio

Speakers

USB Compatibility

Internal Hard Drive

Touchscreen Size

14 inch

12 inch

Steering-mounted controls

Wireless Charger

Display

Touch-screen Display

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

DVD Playback

—

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

WiFi Hotspot

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Android Auto

Wireless

Voice Command

Tweeters

—

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone Calls & Audio Streaming

Phone & Audio Streaming

iPod Compatibility

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

Audio System

4 Speakers

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Input Methods

Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)

—

Summon Mode

—

Subwoofer

—

Average Fuel Consumption

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instantaneous Consumption

Tachometer

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

2 Trips

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

3.5 Inch Digital Instrument Cluster

Digital

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Clock

Digital

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Low Battery Warning

—

Speedometer

Digital

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000 Km

100000

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Years)

3 Years

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Third Row Cup Holders

Sunglass Holder

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Bottle Holder in Doors

All Doors

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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Co-Driver

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Heater

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Air Purifier

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

Yes(Front Only)

Umbrella Storage in Door

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12V Power Outlets

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Rear AC

Vents Behind Front Armrest

Blower, Vents On Pillars

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Air Conditioner

Manual (Front AC: Single Zone With Fan Speed Control, Second Row AC: Blower With Vents Behind Front Armrest)

Automatic Dual Zone

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Third Row AC Zone

—

Blower, Vents On Pillars, Yes

Roof-Grab Handles

Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)

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Acoustic Windshield

—

Creep Function

—

Terrain Modes

—

Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

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Charging Ports

12V Power Outlet

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Dashcam

—

Taillights

LED + Halogen Bulb

LED

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Ambient Interior Count

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Fog Lights

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Co-Driver Only

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

Halogen

LED Projector

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Puddle Lamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Cornering Headlights

Passive

Charge Port Status Light

—

Connected LED

—

Interior Lamps

Front And Rear Halogen Cabin Lamps

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Illuminated Logo

—

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Ride Height Adjustment

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Differential Lock

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Hill Descent Control

Four-Wheel-Drive

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Tata Safari

✓Its styling gives it a concept-car-like appearance with an impressive road presence.
✓Backed by a five-star safety rating from NCAP authorities.
✓The dual-tone interior design looks and feels fairly premium.
✓The third row can seat adults in acceptable comfort for short distances.