After the entry of 2021 Tata Safari , the 7 seater SUV Segment became more popular in India automobile industry. This segment includes MG Hector Plus , Mahindra XUV 500 , Upcoming Hyundai ALCAZAR and Upcoming Jeep Compass 7-seater. But Today we are going to compare the base variants of two hot selling cars in this segment. ie. The 2021 MG Hector Plus and Tata Safari.
![Hector Plus Style price in india](https://motorplanetofficial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-design-28-1024x576.jpg)
The base variant of hector plus is knows as Hector Plus Style which is only available in 7 seater configuration.
![Tata safari xe 2021](https://motorplanetofficial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-design-16-1-1024x576.jpg)
Safari XE is the official name of the base variant of 2021 Tata Safari and it is also available in 7 seater Configuration.
Looks and Dimensions
![Tata safari xe vs Hector Plus Style](https://motorplanetofficial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-design-32-1024x576.jpg)
Although looks are subjective but if you look at the exterior of both the variants , you will observe that the Safari XE variant looks ordinary yet rugged as compared to the Hector Plus Style Variant. Hector Plus style , on the other side , doesn’t even look like a base variant of a car because it is loaded with features on the exterior which makes it look like a premium car.
Dimensions
SAFARI | HECTOR PLUS | |
Length | 4661mm | 4720mm |
Width | 1894mm | 1835mm |
Height | 1786mm | 1760mm |
Wheelbase | 2741mm | 2750mm |
From the above table , it is clear that the MG Hector Plus is longer with a longer wheelbase while the Tata Safari is taller and wider. Due to the more height and width , the Tata safari looks bigger and Muscular as compared to Hector Plus.
Engine
The MG Hector Plus is available in 3 engine options – 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine , 1.5 turbo-petrol unit can also be had with mild-hybrid system and 2.0-litre diesel engine. Safari , one the other side , is only available with a 2.0-litre diesel engine.
Out of 3 Engine options , The Hector Plus Style variant is available with 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and 2.0-litre diesel engine. Since the Tata Safari has only one diesel engine option, we’ll be comparing it with only the diesel option of the MG Hector Plus.
![Tata safari xe vs Hector Plus Style engine Motor Planet official](https://motorplanetofficial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-design-29-1024x576.jpg)
Tata Safari | MG Hector Plus | |
Engine | 2.0-litre diesel , | 2.0-litre diesel |
Power | 168 bhp | 168 bhp |
Torque | 350Nm | 350Nm |
Transmission | 6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT |
Both the engine are borrowed from Fiat and are exactly same in terms of specifications.
Features Comparison
![Tata safari xe front](https://motorplanetofficial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-design-17-1-1024x576.jpg)
![Hector Plus Style front](https://motorplanetofficial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-design-39-1024x576.png)
![Hector Plus Style rear](https://motorplanetofficial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-design-30-1024x576.jpg)
Safety | Tata Safari XE | MG Hector Plus Style |
Airbags | 2 | 2 |
ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes |
ISOFIX child seat anchors | No | Yes |
Traction control | Yes | Yes |
Hill hold | Yes | Yes |
Roll over mitigation/ESP | Yes | Yes |
Front fog lamps | No | Bulb |
Exterior | ||
Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED |
DRLs | Yes | LED |
Wheels | 16-inch styled steelies | 17-inch steel + wheel cap |
Rear washer and wiper | No | No |
Defogger | Yes | Yes |
Interior | ||
Height-adjustable driver’s seat | No | Yes |
AC | Manual | Manual |
Rear AC vents (2nd and 3rd row) | Yes | Yes |
2nd row recline | Yes | Yes |
60:40 split fold (2nd row) | Yes | Yes |
3rd row split fold | Yes | Yes |
Front armrest | Yes | Yes |
Infotainment | No | No |
Audio system | No | Yes |
Speakers | No | 4 |
Power windows | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable steering | Tilt and telescopic | Tilt only |
12V Socket & USB charging | Front and rear | Front and rear |
ORVMs | Manual | Power adjustable |
Keyless entry | No | Yes |
![Hector Plus Style rear](https://motorplanetofficial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-design-31-1024x576.jpg)
Price
MG Motor India has hiked the prices of the and Hector Plus from 1 April , 2021. The Latest ex-showroom prices of both the cars are as follows :
Tata Safari XE | MG Hector Plus Style |
XE – Rs 14.69 lakh ( Ex-showroom , Delhi ) | Style – Rs 15.03 lakh ( Ex-showroom , Delhi ) |
Verdict
The base XE variant of 2021 Tata Safari is less expensive than the 2021 MG Hector Plus Style variant but Hector Plus style offers you a better value for money package such as LED headlamps and DRLs, larger 17-inch wheels, electrically adjustable outside rearview mirrors, height-adjustable driver’s seat, and ISOFIX anchorage