Kia Carens vs MG Hector Plus
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Overview
| Specs Score | 47 / 100 | 50 / 100 Better Specs |
General
| Model | Carens | Hector Plus Savvy Pro CVT 7 Str |
| Type | MUV | SUV |
| Colors | Matte Graphite | Havana Grey, Candy White, Glaze Red, Aurora Silver, Starry Black, Dual Tone Brown, Dual Tone White and Black |
| Warranty Details | 3 years | 3 years, Unlimited Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi | 1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled Petrol |
| Engine Displacement | 1482 cc | 1451 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum Power | 157.81 bhp @ 5500rpm | 141.04 bhp @ 5000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 253 Nm @ 1500-3500rpm | 250 Nm @ 1600-3600rpm |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (TC) | Automatic (CVT) |
| Manual Mode In Automatic | Yes | |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Supply System | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDi) | |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed Automatic (TC) Gear Box | 6 Speed Automatic (CVT) Gear Box |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
Performance Details
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Handling Details
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut + Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | Beam Assemble + Coil Springs |
| Steering Type | Electric | Electric |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes, Telescopic | Yes, Tilt, Telescopic |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
Body Design Details
| Length | 4540 mm | 4699 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm | 1835 mm |
| Height | 1708 mm, with R16 wheels and roof rails | 1750 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Unladen) | 195 mm | |
| Wheel Base | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Tubeless |
| Tyre Size | 205 / 65 R16 | 215/55 R18 |
| Spare Wheel | Yes, Steel Wheel | Yes, 215/60 R17 |
| Number Of Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seating Capacity | 6 Seater | 7 Seater |
| Boot Space | 216 L |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Engine Start/Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Yes | |
| Idle Start/Stop System | Yes | |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes | Yes |
| Air Purifier | Yes, with Virus and Bacteria Protection | Yes, with AQI & Ionizer |
| Power Windows Front | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes | Yes |
| One Touch Power Windows | All Windows, Auto Up/Down with Voice Command | Driver Only |
| Electric Boot Opener | No | Yes |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | |
| Boot Light | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | Yes, with Speed Limiting Option | |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes | Yes, with Live Traffic |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Modes | Normal, Eco, Sport | Normal, Eco, Sport |
| Glove Box Cooling | Yes | |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Control Features | Voice Commands to Control Ambient Lights Chit Chat Voice Interaction | |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes, with Storage | Yes, Leather Wrapped Sliding with Storage |
| Tailgate Ajar Warning | Yes | |
| Power Outlet 12V | Front | Front |
| USB Charging Port Front | Yes, Type-C | Yes, Fast Charging |
| USB Charging Port Rear | Yes, Type-C | Yes, Fast Charging |
| Foldable Rear Seat | Yes, 50:50 Foldable Seat | Yes, 50:50 Foldable Seat |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror Lights | Yes | |
| Passenger Accessories | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Luggage Hook And Net | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Luggage Hook And Net |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Headrest | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Bottle Holder | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Cup Holder | Front Centre, Rear, with Cooling Function | Front Centre |
| Sunglass Holder | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Features | 3-Spoke, Leather Wrapped, Paddle Shifters, D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo | Leather Wrapped |
| Extra Features | 1st Row Cooling Cup Holders, 2nd Row Cooling Can Holders, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents with 4 Stage Speed Control, 2nd Row 60:40 Split Seats with Sliding, Reclining and Tumble, 2nd Row Seat Back Folding Armrest with Cup Holders, Rear Door Sunshade Curtains | Intelligent Turn Indicator Seat Back Pocket All Doors Map Pocket & Bottle Holders |
Styling Features
| ORVM Color | Body Colored | Body Colored |
| Bumper Color | Body Colored | Black |
| Flush Door Handles | No | |
| Door Handle Color | Chrome | Chrome |
| Interior Door Handle Finish | Chrome | Chrome |
| Gear Knob Finish | Leather Wrapped | |
| Front Grille Design | Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black High Glossy Surround Accents | Argyle-Inspired Diamond Mesh Grille |
| Exterior Style | Single Tone | Dual Tone |
| Dashboard Style | Dual Tone, New Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Spatial Print | Dual Tone, Dual Tone Argil Brown & Black Interior Theme |
| Styling Features | Xclusive Two Tone Black and splendid Sage Green Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims | Chrome Insert in Front & Rear Skid Plates Chrome Finish on Window Beltline Side Body Cladding Chrome Finish |
Features
| Steering Mounted Controls | Audio, Cruise Controls | Audio, Voice, Cruise |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Speed-Sense Auto Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) | No | Yes, Level 2 |
| Impact-Sense Auto Door Unlock | Yes | |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Yes | |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt Warning | Yes | |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Limit Alert | Yes | |
| Overspeed Warning | Yes | Yes |
| NCAP Rating | 3 Star (Adult) Global NCAP Rating, 5 Star (Child) Global NCAP Rating | |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mount | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Pinch Power Windows | Yes, with Voice recognition | Yes |
| IRVM Type | Anti Glare, Kia Connect Controls on Inside Rear View Mirror | Auto Dimming |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | No | |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Number Of Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Airbags | Passenger, Driver, Side, Curtain | Driver, Passenger, Side, Curtain |
| Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelt | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Start Assist |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Yes | |
| Door Lock | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks | Central Locking |
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes, LED DRLs |
| High Beam Assist | Yes | |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Dynamic Guidelines | Yes |
| 360° View Camera | Yes | |
| Dash Cam | Dash Cam Front | |
| Extra Features | VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) | Trumpet Horn |
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Features
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | |
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Yes, with Pedestrian Recognision | |
| Additional ADAS Features | (BCA) Bend Cruise Assistance (Sub Function of ACC) Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Safe Distance Warning (SDW) Intelligent Hydraulic Braking Assistance (IHBA) Intelligent Headlamp Control (IHC) |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | 10.25 inches, Digital | 7 inches, Digital |
| Multi Information Display (MID) | Color TFT MID | |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parcel Tray | Yes | |
| Electronic Multi Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes | Yes, with Cooling |
| Lighting | Ambient Lighting linked with Multi Drive Modes | 8 Color Ambient Lighting with Voice Commands |
| Adjustable Seats | Manual Adjustable Seats, Manual Height Adjustable Driving Seat | Electric Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driving Seat |
| Seats Features | Ventilated Front Seats | Ventilated Front Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Leatherette |
| Extra Features | Retractable SeatBack Table with Cup Holder and Gadget Mount, Walk-in Lever | Rear Metallic Scuff Plates Front Metallic Scuff Plates Leather Door Armrest & Dashboard Insert Chrome Door Speaker Grille Garnish Interior Wooden Finish |
Exterior Features
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Rear Fog Lights | Yes, LED | |
| Tail Lights | LED, Star Map LED | LED, Blade Connected Tail Lights |
| Brake Lights | LED | |
| Cornering Foglamps | Yes | |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Design | Alloy, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys with Black Gloss Centre Cap | Alloy, Dual Tone Machined |
| Lighting | Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projection | |
| Defoggers | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes, with Washer | Yes, with Washer |
| Electric Folding ORVM | Yes, with Auto Fold | Yes |
| Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM |
| Roof Features | Roof Rail | Roof Rail |
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes, Dual Pane |
| Body Design | Chrome Garnish, Rear Spoiler, Tinted Glass | Chrome Garnish, Rear Spoiler |
Connectivity
| Wifi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB Input Port | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto | Yes, Wireless | Yes, Wireless |
| Apple Carplay | Yes, Wireless | Yes, Wireless |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, with Cooling Function | Yes |
Connected Car Technology
| Connected Car Tech | Yes, Kia Connect | Yes |
| Geofence | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Yes | Yes |
| Remote AC Start | Yes | Yes |
| App To Car Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Door Lock Via APP | Yes | Yes |
| Door Unlock Via APP | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency SOS Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Other Connected Car Features | OTA Map and System Updates | Digital Bluetooth Key with Key Sharing Function Sunroof Control from Touchscreen Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Remote Sunroof Open/Close Find My Car Vehicle Status Check On App Send POI to Vehicle from App Over The Air (OTA) Updates |
Infotainment Features
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Size | 10.25 inches | 14 inches |
| Audio System Remote Control | Yes | |
| Speakers Brand | BOSE | Infinity |
| Front Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers Count | 8 | 8 |
| Number Of Subwoofers | 1, with Amplifier | |
| Rear Infotainment System | 25.65 cm (10.1“) Rear Seat Entertainment - Passenger Side | |
| Media Player | Radio | Radio |
| Infotainment Features | Online Music App (JioSaavn) MG Discover App (Restaurant Hotels & Things to Do Search) Navigation Voice Guidance in 5 Indian Languages Navigation Group Travelling Mode On the Go Live Weather & AQI Updates Park+ App to Discover and Book Parking Birthday Wish on Headunit Customisable Lock Screen Wallpaper Smart Drive Information Critical Tyre Pressure Voice Alert Engine Start Alarm Low Battery Alert at Ignition On |
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