As the title suggests, the Hyundai Alcazar and the MG Hector Plus belong to the three-row SUV segment. Both cars can be had in petrol and diesel. Besides that, they are rich in features, be it entertainment, user interaction or safety.
In terms of sales, the Hyundai Alcazar is one of the bestselling Hyundai cars in the segment and the country as well as in this comparison.
Further, the MG Hector Plus has six- and seven-seater layouts, which is the same as the Hyundai Alcazar.
So, let’s see how the MG Hector Plus differs from the Hyundai Alcazar in terms of features and specifications. Let’s read on.
Specifications Comparison
To begin with, the MG Hector Plus is available in both petrol and diesel engines. Under the hood of the Hector Plus, the petrol version has a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, which is tuned to produce 141 bhp at 5000 rpm and 250 Nm of peak torque at 3600 rpm. The diesel version, on the other hand, is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that can pump out 167.67 bhp at 3750 rpm and 350 Nm of peak torque at 3750 rpm.
As for transmission options, both engines get a standard six-speed manual and an optional CVT gearbox. But considering the MG Hector Plus price, the company should have offered a better automatic transmission.
On the flip side, the petrol version of the Hyundai Alcazar gets a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine (TGDi), which is tuned to pump out 157.57 bhp at 5500 rpm and 253 Nm of peak torque at 3500 rpm. Moreover, the diesel version has a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine (CRDi) that can generate 113.98 bhp at 4000 rpm and 250 Nm of peak torque at 2750 rpm.
Both engines powering the Alcazar have a standard six-speed manual transmission but they have different types of automatic transmissions. The petrol-automatic version consists of a seven-speed DCT gearbox, while the diesel-automatic version gets a six-speed automatic gearbox. Given the Alcazar’s price, it has impressive offerings.
As far as fuel economy is concerned, the MG Hector Plus’s mileage ranges between 12.34 km/l and 15.58 km/l. In contrast, the Hyundai Alcazar’s mileage ranges between 18.1 km/l and 20.4 km/l. All are ARAI-certified mileage figures. Please note that these mileage figures can vary with the combination of engine and transmission, the local traffic conditions and the individuals’ driving styles.
In addition, you can also check out the 2023 Hector Plus review on the autoX website. It will give you an overall idea about this three-row SUV.
Keeping their engine performances aside, let’s now jump to their suspension setups. As for the MG Hector Plus, it stands on a MacPherson Strut with a stabiliser bar at the front and a semi-independent helical torsion beam suspension at the rear. In contrast, the Hyundai Alcazar has a McPherson Strut with coil spring at the front and a coupled torsion beam axle suspension at the rear. Besides that, the top-most variant of the Hyundai Alcazar has all-disc brakes, which is the same as the top variant of the MG Hector Plus. Moreover, the suspension setups offered in these SUVs are suitable for Indian roads. They can easily absorb the bumps from potholes with ease plus they can sail through the undulations without letting the passenger(s) jostle much.
The top-most variant of these two SUVs has the same tyre profile, rated at 215/55 R18. Both have alloy wheels, alongside a steel wheel as a spare tyre.
Features
In terms of features, both cars are well-equipped. One prominent feature that gives the Hector Plus an edge is the optional LEVEL-2 ADAS. Now, all available MG cars are equipped with ADAS.
Let’s start with the exclusive offerings of the MG Hector Plus. Please note that the features mentioned here belong to the top-most variant of these two SUVs. The MG Hector Plus has leather upholstery, electrically adjustable seats (driver and co-driver), one-touch down windows (all), rain-sensing wipers, foot trigger opening/automatic (tailgate), lights on vanity mirrors (driver and co-driver), etc. Further, it has a semi-digital instrument cluster, a shift indicator, a 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment screen, passive cornering lights, LED foglights (front and rear), manual anti-glare IRVM, and brake assist.
On the flip side, the top-most variant of the Hyundai Alcazar has a leatherette upholstery, an electrically adjustable seat (driver only), front ventilated seats (cooling function only), one-touch window (driver side only), manually-operated rear sunblinds, electric tailgate release, etc. Other exclusive features are a fully digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, and an electric anti-glare IRVM.
The common features of these SUVs include an auto HVAC, a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, voice command, a panoramic sunroof, a keyless start/stop button, an adjustable steering wheel (tilt and telescopic), etc. Further, they both have connected car technology, a cooled glove box, a sunglass holder, electrically adjustable ORVMs, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, LED lights (front and rear), and ambient lighting. For safety, both have six airbags, ABS with EBD, hill hold control, traction control, ESP, a tyre pressure monitoring system and an emergency brake light flashing.
Prices and Variants
The MG Hector Plus is offered in four broad trims: Smart, Smart Pro, Sharp Pro and Savvy Pro. They make a total of eleven variants. The Hector Plus price starts at Rs 18 lakh for the base variant, the 1.5 Petrol MT Turbo Smart, and goes up to Rs 22.97 lakh for the top variant, the 2.0 Diesel MT Sharp Pro 7 STR.
In contrast, the Korean carmaker sells the Alcazar in eight broad variants: Prestige Executive, Prestige (O), Platinum, Platinum (O), Signature, Signature (O), Signature Dual Tone and Signature (O) Dual Tone. It has a total of seventeen variants. The Hyundai Alcazar’s price starts at Rs 16.77 lakh for the base variant, the Prestige Petrol MT 7 STR, and goes up to Rs 21.13 lakh for the top variant, the Signature (O) DT Diesel AT.
All are ex-showroom prices in Delhi, as of June 2023. Please note that these prices are subject to change without any prior notice to the customer. You can, however, visit the autoX website to access the latest location-based price list for your dream vehicle. For more, visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. So, stay tuned!
