If you’re wondering whether you should buy the MG Hector Plus petrol or diesel then this article will help you come to a conclusion. Here, we’ll take the latest ex-showroom prices of the Hector Plus and look at the price difference. Based on the current petrol/electric hybrid and diesel prices, we’ll calculate the kilometres you need to drive the car to recover the higher upfront cost. This should help you decide which engine option of the Hector Plus will work best for you and save you money in the long run. Let’s start with the difference in their ex-showroom prices.
MG Hector Plus Petrol Vs Diesel – Price Comparison
Let’s look at the latest ex-showroom prices of the MG Hector Plus petrol and diesel to see what extra cost you’re paying for the Hector Plus diesel over the Hector Plus petrol.
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MG HECTOR PLUS PETROL VS DIESEL PRICES EX-SHOWROOM DELHI (APRIL 2022) |
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For the Hector Plus diesel manual, you’re paying Rs. 1.5 lakh more than the Hector Plus petrol.
MG Hector Plus Petrol vs Diesel – Running Cost Calculation – April 2021
Now, let’s compare the per kilometre fuel cost you’ll incur with both the engine options. For this, we’ll use the latest petrol and diesel prices in Delhi and the official mileage figures as a baseline.
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MG HECTOR PLUS COST PER KM (APRIL 2021) |
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At the current fuel prices, the MG Hector Plus petrol manual will cost you Rs. 1.68 more than the MG Hector Plus diesel manual for every kilometre you drive.
Kilometres To Breakeven With MG Hector Plus Diesel
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MG HECTOR PLUS PETROL HYBRID VS DIESEL KM TO RECOVER (APRIL 2021) |
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You’ll have to cover 89,496 km with the MG Hector Plus diesel manual to recover the extra price you pay upfront over the Hector Plus petrol.
Should You Buy MG Hector Plus Petrol Or Diesel?
With the April 2022 fuel prices in Delhi, the MG Hector Plus diesel will need to cover almost 90,000km to recover the higher upfront cost you're paying for the diesel engine. Since the petrol engine also gets a turbocharger, you can expect good drivability and torque from the petrol engine as well. So, you’re better off buying the petrol unless you intend to cover more than 1.0 lakh kilometre during the ownership.
You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how much a petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.
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