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๐ฆ ARAI-Claimed Efficiency
MG Hector mileage : According to ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India), the MG Hectorโs official mileage stands at:
- Petrol Manual: 13.79โฏkmpl
- Petrol Automatic (CVT): 12.34โฏkmpl
- Diesel Manual: 15.58โฏkmpl reddit.com
Other sources for MG Hector mileage report similar ranges, with automatic petrol pegged around 12.87โฏkmpl and diesel manual near 15.58โฏkmpl zigwheels.com.
๐งช Real-World Test Results
- Autocar Indiaโs CVT Test (Eco mode):
- City: 8.3โฏkmpl
- Highway: 9.6โฏkmpl reddit.com
- V3Cars data for petrol automatic:
- Overall: 10.30โฏkmpl
- City: 9.57โฏkmpl
- Highway: 11.14โฏkmpl cardekho.com
These figures show a notable gap between ARAI claims and real-world outcomesโprimarily due to the Hectorโs weight, driving conditions, and CVT behavior under load.
๐ฃ๏ธ Owner Experiences & User Reviews
Reddit Insights (r/CarsIndia)
LiPSTiCkOnUrFaCe:
โPetrol City 7โ8โฏkmpl, Highway 12โ13โฏkmpl; Diesel 9โ10โฏkmpl City, Highway 14โ15โฏkmpl.โ www.cardekho.com
SuspiciousโDigโ6216 (Hector Plus diesel owner):
โBhai even I am getting around 11โฏkmpl in city and around 18โ19โฏkmpl on highways! โฆ maintain rpm around 1500โ1800!โ reddit.com
Team-BHP Real Fuel Numbers
- one user reported:
- Mixed ~80% city + highway: 10.58โฏkmpl
- Pure city: plummeted to 7.25โฏkmpl
- Mixed including highway: 8.53โฏkmpl with AC https://www.team-bhp.com
CarDekho and ZigWheels Feedback
- Diesel users: 12โ14โฏkmpl in city, ~18โฏkmpl on highways
- Petrol owners typically true to ARAI, around 13โ14โฏkmpl for manuals v3cars.com
๐ฅ In-Depth Owner Review
This recent video documents a tank-to-tank test on the Hector Plus diesel, showcasing realistic driving conditions and mileage tracking for transparency.
โ๏ธ Mileage Snapshot: ARAI vs Real-World
| Variant | ARAI (kmpl) | Real-World (City) | Real-World (Highway) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol Manual | ~13.8 | ~9โ12 | ~11โ14 |
| Petrol CVT | ~12.3 | ~8โ10 | ~9โ11 |
| Diesel Manual | ~15.6 | ~9โ12 | ~14โ19 |
๐ง Why Mileage Varies
- Vehicle weight & size: Hector is a hefty midโsize SUV.
- CVT tuning: Eco mode helps, but performance demands drop efficiency.
- Driving conditions: Stop-go urban traffic (with AC) significantly reduces mileage.
- Driver habits: Smooth driving, light throttle, and constant RPM (1,500โ1,800) improve fuel efficiency team-bhp.com
๐ก Tips to Maximise Efficiency
- Stick to Eco modeโespecially in city traffic.
- Cruise in higher gears at low RPMs (around 1.5โ1.8โฏk).
- Maintain tyre pressure & regular servicing.
- Minimize aggressive acceleration/braking.
- Use AC sensibly, particularly in city stops or crawling traffic.
๐ Final Verdict
- Petrol Manual: Good for balanced driversโreal mileage between 9โ14โฏkmpl.
- Petrol CVT: Handles city well (~8โ10โฏkmpl), better on highways (towards 11โฏkmpl).
- Diesel Manual: Best performerโ11โ12โฏkmpl city, potentially 18โ19โฏkmpl on highway.
- Massive efficiency drop in bumper-to-bumper traffic (mine-to-7โฏkmpl range).
If fuel economy is a priority, the diesel variant is the better pick. Petrol variants deliver decent returns if driven thoughtfully on open roads.
Read more blog MG Hector Mileage at What Is the Mileage of the MG Hector? , ๐ Complete Guide to Car Mileage in India โ Save Fuel Like a Pro! โ [Updated 2025] , Volvo XC90 Safety Rating in India โ Why It Stands Out ๐ โ [2025 Updated] ๐ฅ
External resources : http://team-bhp.com
Calculation tools : https://gasmileageguide.com
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