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Tata Safari

₹13.29 Lakh onwards
Petrol Manual 16.3 kmpl
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Mg Hector Plus

₹17.29 Lakh onwards
Petrol Manual N/A
MG Hector Plus Sharp Pro 7 Seater
MG Hector Plus Sharp Pro 7 Seater
MG Hector Plus Sharp Pro 7 Seater At (cvt)
MG Hector Plus Savvy Pro 7 Seater At (cvt)
Do you want to find out which car is the better choice, Tata Safari or Mg Hector Plus? The Tata Safari is priced from ₹13.29 Lakh, whereas the Mg Hector Plus starts at ₹17.29 Lakh (ex-showroom). In terms of core specifications, the Tata Safari is powered by 1498.0 cc - 1956.0 cc engine options available with Manual, Automatic transmissions. Comparatively, the Mg Hector Plus features 1451.0 cc engine options paired with Manual, Automatic transmissions. When it comes to efficiency, the Tata Safari delivers a maximum mileage of 16.3 kmpl depending on driving conditions.
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Tata Safari vs Mg Hector Plus

Do you want to find out which car is the better choice, Tata Safari or Mg Hector Plus? The Tata Safari is priced from ₹13.29 Lakh, whereas the Mg Hector Plus starts at ₹17.29 Lakh (ex-showroom). In terms of core specifications, the Tata Safari is powered by 1498.0 cc - 1956.0 cc engine options available with Manual, Automatic transmissions. Comparatively, the Mg Hector Plus features 1451.0 cc engine options paired with Manual, Automatic transmissions. When it comes to efficiency, the Tata Safari delivers a maximum mileage of 16.3 kmpl depending on driving conditions.

Key Highlights Tata Safari Mg Hector Plus
Price ₹13.29 Lakh* ₹17.29 Lakh*
Engine Capacity 1498.0 cc - 1956.0 cc 1451.0 cc
Power 167. 62 bhp @ 3750 rpm 141.44 bhp @ 5200
Mileage 16.3 kmpl -
  • Engine & Transmission
  • Dimensions & Capacity
  • Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
  • Safety
  • Exterior
  • Comfort & Convenience
  • Instrumentation
  • Infotainment & Communication
  • Warranty
  • Top Key Features
  • Pros & Cons
Tata Safari
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Engine & Transmission

16.3
ARAI Certified Economy
No
17.2:1
Compression Ratio
No
FWD
Drivetrain
FWD
BS6 Phase 2
Emission Norm
No
1498
Engine Capacity
1451
HYPERION 1.5L TURBO GDI PETROL
Engine Type
1.5L TURBOCHARGED INTERCOOLED PETROL
Petrol
Fuel Type
Petrol
TGDI
Fuelling
No
6
Gears
6
4
No. of Cylinders
No
4
No. of valves per cylinder
No
167. 62 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Power
141.44 bhp @ 5200
170
Top Speed
195
250 Nm @ 1750 - 3500 rpm
Torque
250 Nm@ 3000
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Yes
Turbocharger
No

Dimensions & Capacity

SUV
Body Type
SUV
420
Boot Space
No
50
Fuel Tank Capacity
60
205
Ground Clearance
192
1795
Height
1760
No
Kerb Weight
1950
4668
Length
4699
5
No. of Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
7
2741
Wheelbase
2750
1922
Width
1835

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Disc
Front Brakes
Disc
Independent Lower Wishbone McPherson Strut with Coil Spring Anti-Roll Bar
Front Suspension
MCPHERSON STRUT COIL SPRINGS
235/65 R17
Front Tyre Size
215/55 R18
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
BEAM ASSEMBLE + COIL SPRING
235/65 R17
Rear Tyre Size
215/55 R18
No, With Puncture Kit
Spare Wheel
{215/60 17}& Steel Rim
5.4
Turning Radius
5.8
R17
Wheels Size
R18
Alloy Wheels
Wheels Type
Alloy Wheels

Safety

Yes
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Yes
No
ADAS
No
Yes
ASR / Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Airbag Details
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
6
Airbags
6
5 Star
BNCAP Adult Rating
Not Tested
5 Star
BNCAP Child Rating
Not Tested
5 Star
BNCAP Rating
Not Tested
No
Blind Spot Detection
No
No
Blind Spot Monitor
No
No
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
No
Dashcam
No
Yes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
Yes
Yes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
Yes
Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
No
Fog Lights
Yes
5 Star
GNCAP Adult Rating
Not Tested
5 Star
GNCAP Child Rating
Not Tested
5 Star
GNCAP Rating
Not Tested
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
Yes
Manually Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror
Auto Dimming
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
No
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
No
Parking Camera
Rear Only
No
Rear Middle Head Rest
Yes
Yes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Yes
No
Surround View Camera
No
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Yes

Exterior

Roof Mounted
Antenna
Sharkfin
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Manual Lift
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Silver Finish
Bumpers
Black
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Manually Adjustable
Outside Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Black With Indicators
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured With Indicators
Body Coloured
Outside door handles
Body Colored
Front & Rear
Power Windows
Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (Driver Only)
No
Rear Defogger
Yes
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Rear Spoiler
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
No
Rear Wiper
Yes& With Rain-Sensing
Black
Roof Rails
Silver Finish
No
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Powered
Tail Gate
Powered

Comfort & Convenience

Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrests
Yes
Tilt & Telescopic
Adjustable Steering
Tilt Only
No
Ambient Light
Yes
No
Auto Park
No
Dual Zone
Automatic climate control
Yes
No
Boss Mode
No
Front & Rear
Cabin Lights
Front & Rear
Usb And Type C
Charging Outlets - Front Row
12V And Usb
Usb And Type C
Charging Outlets - Second Row
12V And Usb
Usb And Type C
Charging Outlets - Third Row
No
Powered - 4 Way
Co-Driver Seat Adjustment
Powered - 4 Way
No
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Cup Holders
Yes
Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height
Driver Seat Adjustment
Powered - 6 Way
No
Electronically Adjustable Seats
Yes
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
Yes
No
Front Armrest
Fixed With Storage
No
Front Seat Back Pockets
Driver & Co-Driver Side
No
GPS & Navigation
Yes
No
Glove Box Cooling
Yes
No
Glovebox Lamp
Yes
No
Head Up Display
No
Led
Headlamps
Led
No
Headlight Height Adjuster
Yes
No
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Digital
Instrument Console
{14 inches}& Digital Console
No
Keyless Entry
Smart key
No
Leather streering wheels
Yes
No
Massage Seats
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Parcel Tray
No
No
Parking Assist
Yes
Manual Hand Brake
Parking Brake
Electric Park Brake
Rear Only
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Puncture Repair Kit
No
Yes
Rear AC Vents
Yes
No
Rear Armrest
Yes& Without Cup Holders
Yes
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Reclining Rear Seats
Yes
No
Seat Back Table
No
Fabric
Seat Upholstery
Leatherette
Yes
Split Rear Seat
Yes
No
Start / Stop Button
Yes
No
Sunshades
No
No
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
Front Row
No
Ventilated Seats Type
Cooled
No
puddle lamp
No

Instrumentation

Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Yes
Digital
Fuel level guage
Digital
No
Gear Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Level Warning
Yes
Digital
Odometer
Digital
No
Shift Indicator
No
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
Yes
No
Front tweeters
Yes
No
Gesture Control
Yes
No
Infotainment Screen
Yes
No
Integrated Music System
Standard Company Fitted
No
Multifunction Display
Yes
No
Speakers
8
No
Touchscreen Size
7 inches
No
Voice Command
Yes
No
Wireless Charger
Yes - Front

Warranty

3 Years/100000 Kms
Basic Warranty
3 Years/ unlimited Kms
5 Years/125000 Kms
Extended Warranty
No

Top Key Features

Automatic climate control
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
Hill Assist
Glove Box Cooling
GPS & Navigation
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Wireless Charger

Pros & Cons

PROS
You get durable and visually striking alloy wheels right from the factory.
You avoid the long-term maintenance complexities of an automatic transmission.
Wide-opening doors make entering and exiting the Smart TGDI Petrol extremely easy.
The braking hardware on the SAFARI provides reassuring bite during emergency stops.
The suspension of the SAFARI is perfectly tuned to absorb unpredictable city potholes.
The steering of the SAFARI is light at low speeds, making city parking effortless.
The massive panoramic glass roof floods the cabin with natural light, making the interior feel incredibly spacious and open.
The beautifully machined alloy wheels perfectly complement the heavy, premium stance of the SUV.
The gigantic, high-definition display perfectly integrates your smartphone, making navigation incredibly immersive.
The ventilated front seats are an absolute lifesaver, completely eliminating back-sweat on long summer highway runs.
The automatic transmission entirely removes left-leg fatigue, making painful bumper-to-bumper commutes highly tolerable.
The suspension is incredibly soft, specifically tuned to swallow deep potholes and isolate passengers from harsh roads.
CONS
The lack of a factory parking camera makes reversing the SAFARI Smart TGDI Petrol unnecessarily stressful.
You miss out entirely on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrations.
You sacrifice the aesthetic appeal of a glass roof at this trim tier.
Relying purely on passive safety means the SAFARI Smart TGDI Petrol misses out on modern collision-avoidance tech.
The glovebox capacity is surprisingly limited for the SAFARI.
The thick rear pillars on the SAFARI create noticeable blind spots when reversing.
Missing key features like autonomous braking at this budget point is a glaring flaw compared to aggressively priced rivals.
The automatic gearbox, while incredibly smooth, feels noticeably sluggish and slow to respond during aggressive highway overtakes.
Heavy build quality combined with petrol engines results in single-digit mileage figures that will definitely sting in daily traffic.
The excessively soft suspension translates to boat-like body roll when taking sharp corners at higher speeds.
MG's massive infotainment screen can occasionally suffer from frustrating software lag and painfully slow boot-up times.
Forcing you to use the touchscreen for basic climate controls is highly distracting and frustrating on the move. [Config: HECTOR-PLUS Sharp Pro 7 Seater]

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