The Mahindra XUV700 shouldn’t be longer and wider than the Hector Plus, but it surely additionally boast a extra highly effective turbo-petrol engine

If you might be trying to find a midsize 5-seater SUV priced below Rs 15 lakh, there are only a few choices accessible. However, due to a latest value discount, the base-spec petrol variant of the MG Hector has turn into Rs 96,000 extra inexpensive. The Hector’s base-spec Style variant immediately competes with the Mahindra XUV700 MX 5-seater. Let’s now evaluate these two midsize SUVs based mostly on their specs on paper.

Price

All costs are ex-showroom

The base-spec petrol variants of each MG and Mahindra SUVs are priced precisely the identical. 

Dimensions

• The Mahindra XUV700 is 40 mm longer and 55 mm wider than the base-spec Style variant of the MG Hector.

• Please observe that the size talked about above for the Hector applies solely to its base-spec variant. The size for all different variants of the SUV is 4,699 mm.

• The Hector remains to be 5 mm taller than the XUV700, whereas the wheelbase for each SUVs stays the identical.

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Powertrain

 

• The XUV700 has a transparent benefit right here because it will get an even bigger 2-litre turbo-petrol engine, which produces 57 PS extra energy and 130 Nm extra torque than the Hector’s 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

• Both Hector and XUV700 of their base-spec variants are being supplied with a 6-speed guide transmission solely.

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Feature Highlights

• At the same value level, the MG Hector misses out on the touchscreen infotainment system, which is obtainable with the Mahindra XUV700. Its 8-inch infotainment system additionally helps Android Auto.

• However, you’ll be able to nonetheless utilise features akin to radio and Bluetooth connectivity on the single-DIN audio system of the Hector. Both the Hector and XUV700 come geared up with a 4-speaker sound system

• The base-spec variants of each SUVs additionally get consolation and comfort options like all 4 energy home windows, electrically adjustable ORVMs, and tilt adjustable steering wheel.

• The Hector base-spec moreover will get rear defogger and rear wiper and washer, which isn’t being supplied with the XUV700’s MX variant.

• Both SUVs get twin entrance airbags, digital stability management, and all 4 disc brakes by way of security.

Final Takeaway

While the base-spec variants of each SUVs provide solely primary facilities, the XUV700’s base-spec trim supplies an extra benefit with a touchscreen infotainment system that includes Android Auto. Furthermore, the XUV700 boasts a extra highly effective turbo-petrol engine in comparison with the Hector. Therefore, the Mahindra XUV700’s MX 5-seater petrol variant is evidently a extra value-for-money selection over the MG Hector’s Style variant.

Which one would you select between the 2? Let us know within the feedback under.

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