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MG Hector vs Tata Harrier vs Jeep Compass Specifications Comparison

This is the comparison of MG Hector, Tata Harrier and Jeep Compass on the basis of dimensions and engines

MG Motors is all set to start it’s innings in India in June 2019 with it’s massive Hector SUV.It will take on a number of rivals including Jeep Compass, Tata Harrier, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Mahindra XUV 500, Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks and upcoming Kia SP-concept.

Hyundai Creta has been dominating the Rs. 12 Lakhs SUV segment while Tata Harrier has been on high while bagging more than 16,000 bookings.Jeep Compass has also being doing good with Nissan Kicks also getting a good start.This segment will further get heated up as new players Kia and MG are planning for their SP-Concept and Hector SUV in India.

But before the launch of these two new cars, we compare Hector, Compass, Harrier on the basis of specs, petrol and Diesel engine specifications and prices. 

MG Hector vs Tata Harrier vs Jeep Compass Specifications

Dimensions MG Hector Tata Harrier Jeep Compass
Length 4655 mm 4598 mm 4395 mm
Width 1835 mm 1894 mm 1818 mm
Height 1760 mm 1706 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase 2750 mm 2741 mm 2636 mm

First of all, we will take a look at the dimension of all these three SUVs.The length of MG Hector, Harrier and Compass is 4,655 mm, 4,598 mm and 4,395 mm respectively.This means that Hector is the longest, meaning it’s longer than Harrier and Compass by 57 mm and 260 mm respectively.

In terms of width, Harrier wins this one as it gets widest cabin of 1,894 mm leaving behind Hector and Compass by 59 mm and 76 mm.When we compare the height, it is again the Hector with a height of 1,760 mm.Harrier measures 1,706 mm in terms of height while 1,640 mm is the height of Compass.

Overall, in terms of dimensions, MG Hector wins.Wheelbase of Hector is 2,750 mm, while Harrier and Compass has got wheelbase of 2,741 mm and 2,636 mm.MG Hector beats Harrier and Compass in terms of wheelbase by 9 mm and 114 nm.  

MG Hector vs Tata Harrier vs Jeep Compass Petrol

MG Hector Tata Harrier Jeep Compass
Engine Displacement 1499 cc 1368 cc
Power 167 BHP 160 BHP
Torque 250 NM 250 NM
Transmission 6 Speed Manual/AT 6 Speed Manual/AT

As of now, Harrier doesn’t get a petrol engine which is expected to be introduced in mid 2020.MG Hector will get a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 167 BHP of power and 250 NM with the Jeep Compass 1.4-litre petrol unit making figures of 160 BHP and 250 NM.Compass gets 6-speed manual and automatic transmission which the Hector is likely to get as well.

MG Hector vs Tata Harrier vs Jeep Compass Diesel

MG Hector Tata Harrier Jeep Compass
Engine Displacement 1956 cc 1956 cc 1956 cc
Power 170 BHP 138 BHP 171 BHP
Torque 370 NM 350 NM 350 NM
Gearbox 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual 6 Speed Manual

When it comes to the Diesel engine, all these three SUVs gets a 2.0-litre fiat sourced engine and all are mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.While the figures of MG Hector will be slightly better when compared to Compass and Harrier.Hector will be making 170 BHP of power and massive 370 NM of torque.

MG Hector vs Tata Harrier vs Jeep Compass Price

Price (Ex-Showroom) MG Hector Tata Harrier Jeep Compass
Base Model Rs. 13 Lakhs Rs. 12.69 Lakhs Rs. 15.39 Lakhs
Top Model Rs. 18 Lakhs Rs. 16.25 Lakhs Rs. 22.90 Lakhs

MG Hector vs Harrier vs Compass prices differs according to the engines on offer.Tata Harrier has recently been launched with very competitive pricing starting from Rs. 12.69 Lakhs unto Rs. 16.25 Lakhs.Compass costs between Rs. 15.39 Lakhs and Rs. 22.90 Lakhs as it comes with both petrol and diesel powertrains.Similarly, Hector which will also come with both the units is expected to be priced between Rs. 13 L and Rs. 18 L. 

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