🚦 ARAI-Claimed Efficiency
According to ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India), the MG Hector’s official mileage stands at:
- Petrol Manual: 13.79 kmpl
- Petrol Automatic (CVT): 12.34 kmpl
- Diesel Manual: 15.58 kmpl reddit.com+15cardekho.com+15v3cars.com+15v3cars.com+1carandbike.com+1ackodrive.com+5auto.hindustantimes.com+5bajajfinserv.in+5
Other sources report similar ranges, with automatic petrol pegged around 12.87 kmpl and diesel manual near 15.58 kmpl zigwheels.com.
🧪 Real-World Test Results
- Autocar India’s CVT Test (Eco mode):
- City: 8.3 kmpl
- Highway: 9.6 kmpl reddit.com+4autocarindia.com+4team-bhp.com+4
- V3Cars data for petrol automatic:
- Overall: 10.30 kmpl
- City: 9.57 kmpl
- Highway: 11.14 kmpl cardekho.com+15v3cars.com+15ackodrive.com+15
These figures show a notable gap between ARAI claims and real-world outcomes—primarily due to the Hector’s weight, driving conditions, and CVT behavior under load.
🗣️ Owner Experiences & User Reviews
Reddit Insights (r/CarsIndia)
LiPSTiCkOnUrFaCe:
“Petrol City 7–8 kmpl, Highway 12–13 kmpl; Diesel 9–10 kmpl City, Highway 14–15 kmpl.” team-bhp.com+12cardekho.com+12zigwheels.com+12reddit.com+1mycarhelpline.com+1
Suspicious‑Dig‑6216 (Hector Plus diesel owner):
“Bhai even I am getting around 11 kmpl in city and around 18–19 kmpl on highways! … maintain rpm around 1500–1800!” reddit.com
Team-BHP Real Fuel Numbers
- one user reported:
- Mixed ~80% city + highway: 10.58 kmpl
- Pure city: plummeted to 7.25 kmpl
- Mixed including highway: 8.53 kmpl with AC ackodrive.com+12team-bhp.com+12cardekho.com+12
CarDekho and ZigWheels Feedback
- Diesel users: 12–14 kmpl in city, ~18 kmpl on highways
- Petrol owners typically true to ARAI, around 13–14 kmpl for manuals v3cars.com+7zigwheels.com+7bajajfinserv.in+7
🎥 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.
⚖️ Mileage Snapshot: ARAI vs Real-World
| Variant | ARAI (kmpl) | Real-World (City) | Real-World (Highway) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol Manual | ~13.8 | ~9–12 | ~11–14 |
| Petrol CVT | ~12.3 | ~8–10 | ~9–11 |
| Diesel Manual | ~15.6 | ~9–12 | ~14–19 |
🔧 Why Mileage Varies
- Vehicle weight & size: Hector is a hefty mid‑size 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 (1,500–1,800) improve fuel efficiency team-bhp.com+5reddit.com+5youtube.com+5mycarhelpline.com+7cardekho.com+7carwale.com+7.
💡 Tips to Maximise Efficiency
- Stick to Eco mode—especially in city traffic.
- Cruise in higher gears at low RPMs (around 1.5–1.8 k).
- Maintain tyre pressure & regular servicing.
- Minimize aggressive acceleration/braking.
- Use AC sensibly, particularly in city stops or crawling traffic.
📝 Final Verdict
- Petrol Manual: Good for balanced drivers—real mileage between 9–14 kmpl.
- Petrol CVT: Handles city well (~8–10 kmpl), better on highways (towards 11 kmpl).
- Diesel Manual: Best performer—11–12 kmpl city, potentially 18–19 kmpl on highway.
- Massive efficiency drop in bumper-to-bumper traffic (mine-to-7 kmpl 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.
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