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Kia Carens Clavis vs MG Hector
HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR vs Style Petrol Turbo Manual: side-by-side India matchup with full specs and features.
Same powertrain (ICE)
Nearby budgets (6.4% gap)
Kia Carens Clavis HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR is priced lower
Quick summary
Price and classification for the selected trims
| Spec |
Kia Carens Clavis
HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR
|
MG Hector
Style Petrol Turbo Manual
|
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11,38,900 | ₹12,14,000 |
| Variant | HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR | Style Petrol Turbo Manual |
| Brand | Kia | MG |
| Model | Carens Clavis | Hector |
| Body type | Muv/mpv | SUV |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Engine / battery | 1497 cc | 1451 cc |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Primary specs | 1497 cc · Manual · Petrol | 1451 cc · Manual · Petrol |
| Price difference Gap ₹75,100 · 6.4% | Lower | Higher |
Full specifications
All published specs for these variants · differences highlighted
| Specification | Kia Carens Clavis HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR | MG Hector Style Petrol Turbo Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Performance | ||
| Mileage | 15 Km / L | Not specified |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 | 1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled |
| Engine | 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 141 bhp @ 5200 rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 250 Nm @ 3000 rpm |
| Turbocharger/ Supercharger | No | Turbocharged (Fixed Geometry) |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | Manual - 6 Gears |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Chassis Type | Unibody/Monocoque Frame | Not specified |
| Four-Wheel-Drive | No | No |
| Terrain Modes | Not specified | No |
| Suspension | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | Beam Assemble + Coil Spring |
| Capacity & Dimensions | ||
| Length *Width *Height | 4550 mm * 1800 mm * 1708 mm | 4655 mm * 1835 mm * 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 Seats and 3 Rows | 5 Seats and 2 Rows |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 Doors | 5 Doors |
| Tyre & Wheels | ||
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Steel Rims |
| Front Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 215 / 60 R17 |
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 65 R15 | 215 / 60 R17 |
| Spare Wheel & Tyre | Steel, Located Underbody | Steel (215/60R17) |
| Tyres | Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres | Radial - Tubeless Tyres |
| Warranty | ||
| Vehicle Warranty | 3 Years / Unlimited Kms | Not specified |
| Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.) | ||
| Second Row Middle Seat Safety | Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt | Not specified |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Disc (Front & Rear) | Disc Brake (Front & Rear) |
| Doors, Mirrors & Wipers | ||
| Interior Door Handles Finish | Silver | Silver |
| Exterior Door | Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type | Painted Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type |
| Fuel Fillers Lid | Manual | Manual |
| Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM) | Manual Dimming | Not specified |
| Seating & Ergonomics | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench |
| Height Adjustable Seat Belt | Not specified | Front & Rear |
| Wheels and Tyres | ||
| Recommended Tyre Pressure | Front 35 psi · Rear 35 psi (cold) | Not specified |
| Infotainment & Entertainment | ||
| Antenna | Roof-Mounted Antenna | Not specified |
| Input Methods | Not specified | Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility |
| Instrument Cluster | ||
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital |
| Fuel Consumption | Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning | Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning |
| Lighting & Visibilty | ||
| Connected LED | Taillight(Reflector only) | Not specified |
| Reflectors | Rear Bumper | Not specified |
| Design & Styling | ||
| Grille Design | Kia Digital Tiger face Grille | Not specified |
| Exhaust | Silver | Not specified |
| Skid Plate | Front & Rear | Not specified |
| Overview | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | Manual - 6 Gears |
| Seating Capacity | 7 Seats and 3 Rows | 5 Seats and 2 Rows |
| Engine | ||
| Horsepower | 113 bhp | 141 bhp |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Displacement | 1497 cc | 1451 cc |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4550 x 1800 x 1708 mm | 4655 x 1835 x 1760 mm |
| Height | 1708 mm | 1760 mm |
| Length | 4550 mm | 4655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm | 1835 mm |
| Boot Space | 216 L | 587 L |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 185 mm |
Features & equipment
Present / absent across these trims · never invented
| Feature | Kia Carens Clavis HTE Petrol 1.5L Manual 7 STR | MG Hector Style Petrol Turbo Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Seatbelts | Yes | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Downhill Assist Control | Yes | Not available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not available | Not available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not available | Not available |
| Door Open Warning | Yes | Not available |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Child Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| NCAP Safety Rating | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Yes | Not available |
| TPMS | Yes | Not available |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Yes | Not available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not available | Not available |
| Emergency Call | Not available | Not available |
| Tire Repair Kit | Not available | Not available |
| Exterior | ||
| LED Headlights | Not available | Not available |
| Fog Lights | Not available | Not available |
| DRLs | Not available | Not available |
| Auto High Beam | Not available | Not available |
| Automatic Headlights | Not available | Not available |
| Headlight Height Adjuster | Yes | Not available |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Not available | Not available |
| Sunroof | Not available | Not available |
| Roof Rails | Not available | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Wiper | Not available | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | Yes | Yes |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Yes | Not available |
| Rear Defogger | Not available | Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlights | Yes | Not available |
| Puddle Lights | Not available | Not available |
| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Not available |
| Rub Strips | Not available | Not available |
| Infotainment | ||
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Not available | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Not available | Not available |
| Navigation | Not available | Not available |
| Voice Control | Not available | Not available |
| Wireless Charger | Not available | Not available |
| AM/FM Radio | Not available | Yes |
| Amazon Alexa | Not available | Not available |
| Connected Services | Not available | Not available |
| Dashcam | Not available | Not available |
| Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Not available |
| OTA Updates | Not available | Not available |
| Gesture Control | Not available | Not available |
| Comfort | ||
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Not available | Not available |
| Push Button Start | Not available | Not available |
| Ventilated Seats | Not available | Not available |
| Seat Material | Yes | Yes |
| Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Cup Holders | Yes | Not available |
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not available | Not available |
| Auto Parking Assist | Not available | Not available |
| Ambient Lighting | Not available | Not available |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Not available | Not available |
| Remote Engine Start | Not available | Not available |
| Sunglass Holder | Yes | Not available |
| Umbrella Storage | Yes | Not available |
| Cabin Boot Access | Yes | Yes |
| Massage Seats | Not available | Not available |
| Cabin Air Purifier | Not available | Not available |
| Glovebox Cooler | Not available | Not available |
| Front Seatback Pockets | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight Ignition Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Door Pockets | Yes | Not available |
| Central Locking | Not available | Yes |
| Vanity Mirrors | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Headrests | Not available | Not available |
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