How does MG’s newest SUV offering compare to its direct segment rivals on paper? We find out
MG has revealed its newest offering for India, the Astor, in detail. It is a premium compact SUV with a lot of segment-first tech-based features like an AI-powered digital assistant and the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. While we’ve previously discussed these features in detail, we now have the exact dimensions and specifications. Let’s see how the Astor fares against its segment rivals:
Dimensions
Model | MG Astor | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos | Skoda Kushaq | Nissan Kicks |
Length | 4323mm | 4300mm | 4315mm | 4221mm | 4384mm |
Width | 1809mm | 1790mm | 1800mm | 1760mm | 1813mm |
Height | 1650mm | 1635mm | 1620mm | 1612mm | 1669mm |
Wheelbase | N.A. | 2610mm | 2610mm | 2651mm | 2673mm |
Also read: MG Astor: First Impressions Review
Engines
MG will be offering the Astor with petrol engines only, so let’s see how they compare against the petrol engines of its rivals:
Model | MG Astor | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos | Skoda Kushaq/ VW Taigun | Nissan Kicks |
Engine | 1.5-litre petrol/ 1.3-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre petrol/ 1.4-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre petrol/ 1.4-litre turbo-petrol | 1-litre turbo-petrol/ 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre petrol/ 1.3-litre turbo-petrol |
Power | 110PS/ 140PS | 115PS/ 140PS | 115PS/ 140PS | 115PS/ 150PS | 106PS/ 156PS |
Torque | 144Nm/ 220Nm | 144Nm/ 242Nm | 144Nm/ 242Nm | 178Nm/ 250Nm | 142Nm/ 254Nm |
Transmission | MT, 8-speed CVT/ 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT, CVT, 6-speed iMT/ 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT, CVT/ 7-speed DCT | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT/ 6-speed MT, 7-speed DSG | 5-speed MT/ 6-speed MT, CVT |
Feature Highlights
Model | MG Astor | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos | Skoda Kushaq/ VW Taigun | Nissan Kicks |
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The Astor packs a lot of segment-first features, especially in terms of safety. Its ADAS and digital AI assistant puts it ahead of the rivals in some aspects. The Seltos is next best equipped while the Creta does get a panoramic sunroof. Meanwhile, the Kushaq is not as well-equipped in terms of comfort but fares better than the Kicks’ whose only noteworthy feature against the competition is its 360-degree camera. The Taigun is the only one here with a proper digital instrument cluster while the rest of its feature list is shared with the Kushaq, albeit with slightly different styling.
Price
MG Astor (expected) | Hyundai Creta | Kia Seltos | Skoda Kushaq/ VW Taigun | Nissan Kicks | |
Price range | Rs 10 lakh to Rs 17.5 lakh | Rs 10.16 lakh to Rs 17.87 lakh | Rs 9.95 lakh to Rs 18.10 lakh | Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 17.59 lakh/ Rs 10.5 lakh to Rs 17.5 lakh (expected) | Rs 9.49 lakh to Rs 14.64 lakh |
All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi
The Astor is expected to be priced similar to the Creta, Seltos, Kushaq and the upcoming Volkswagen Taigun too. MG may undercut the premium rivals with an aggressive introductory price at launch, as it did with the Hector.
