Short answer: the Mahindra XUV 7XO has the most powerful petrol and diesel engines and the longest feature list, the Tata Safari has the lowest starting price, and the MG Hector Plus suits buyers who want a chauffeur-friendly six-seater in a narrow price band. The Safari starts at ₹13.40 lakh*, the XUV 7XO at ₹13.99 lakh* and the Hector Plus at about ₹18.00 lakh* ex-showroom.
Key facts.
Mahindra XUV 7XO: ₹13.99 lakh* to ₹25.79 lakh*. A 2.0-litre turbo-petrol with 203hp and 380Nm, or a 2.2-litre diesel with 185hp and 450Nm (420Nm with the manual).
Tata Safari: ₹13.40 lakh* to ₹26.91 lakh*. A 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and a 2.0-litre diesel, both with 170hp.
MG Hector Plus: about ₹18.00 lakh* to ₹20.15 lakh*. A 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with 143hp and 250Nm. A diesel Sharp Pro (O) seven-seater costs ₹20 lakh*.
Price and specifications compared.
Mahindra XUV 7XO | Tata Safari | MG Hector Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price* | ₹13.99 lakh to ₹25.79 lakh | ₹13.40 lakh to ₹26.91 lakh | About ₹18.00 lakh to ₹20.15 lakh |
Petrol | 2.0-litre turbo, 203hp, 380Nm | 1.5-litre turbo, 170hp, 280Nm | 1.5-litre turbo, 143hp, 250Nm |
Diesel | 2.2-litre, 185hp, up to 450Nm | 2.0-litre, 170hp, 350Nm | 2.0-litre (Sharp Pro (O), ₹20 lakh*) |
Seats | Three rows | 6 or 7 | 6 or 7 |
Highlights | Ventilated powered front seats, 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio, 540-degree camera, seven airbags on the top model | Powered, ventilated front seats with driver memory | Captain chairs in six-seat versions |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Starting price | Safari | ₹13.40 lakh*, ₹59,000 below the XUV 7XO. |
Petrol power | XUV 7XO | 203hp and 380Nm, against 170hp for the Safari and 143hp for the Hector Plus. |
Diesel power | XUV 7XO | 185hp and up to 450Nm, against 170hp and 350Nm for the Safari. |
Features | XUV 7XO | A 1,400W Harman Kardon system, a 540-degree camera and seven airbags on the top model. |
Chauffeur use | Hector Plus | Autocar India calls the six-seat Hector Plus with middle-row chairs a strong pick for chauffeur-driven buyers. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the XUV 7XO if you want the strongest engines and the most features, and you drive long distances with the family.
Choose the Tata Safari if you want the lowest entry price or more third-row knee room.
Choose the MG Hector Plus if you are driven and want a six-seater with individual middle-row chairs.
Test drive the XUV 7XO in Ghaziabad.
Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms at C-22 Lohia Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Site-IV, Sahibabad, can arrange an XUV 7XO test drive and an on-road quote. See our Mahindra showroom page for Ghaziabad. Also comparing the Scorpio-N? Read Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Tata Safari vs Hyundai Alcazar.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: XUV 7XO, Safari or Hector Plus?
The Tata Safari, from ₹13.40 lakh* ex-showroom. The XUV 7XO starts at ₹13.99 lakh* and the Hector Plus at about ₹18.00 lakh*.
Which has the most powerful diesel engine?
The XUV 7XO. Its 2.2-litre diesel makes 185hp and up to 450Nm.
Is the MG Hector Plus available with a diesel engine?
Yes, in one seven-seat Sharp Pro (O) variant priced at ₹20 lakh* ex-showroom.
Does the XUV 7XO have a petrol engine?
Yes. The 2.0-litre turbo-petrol makes 203hp and 380Nm.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms in Ghaziabad before you book.
Sources.
Autocar India: Mahindra XUV 7XO, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Tata Safari, checked November 2026
Autocar India: MG Hector and Hector Plus, checked November 2026
CarDekho: MG Hector Plus price, checked November 2026
Autocar India: MG prices Hector Plus diesel, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Mahindra dealer in Ghaziabad (C-22 Lohia Nagar, and Site-IV, Sahibabad).
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
