Hyundai Alcazar vs rivals: Price, specifications comparison

We compare the new Hyundai Alcazar against its peers, in terms of specifications and price.

Published On Jun 19, 2021 09:00:00 AM

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Hyundai Alcazar vs rivals: Price, specifications comparison

Hyundai has finally launched the Alcazar SUV, with prices starting at Rs 16.30 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Based on the Creta, the Alcazar is available in three trim levels, with a six- or seven- seater layout and two engine options.

The Alcazar enters the three-row seat SUV segment, which will see it compete against the likes of the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Mahindra XUV500. Read on to see how Hyundai’s newest SUV compares with its rivals.

Hyundai Alcazar has the longest wheelbase
Alcazar and MG Hector Plus also get a petrol engine option
Hyundai Alcazar prices range from Rs 16.30-20.00 lakh

Hyundai Alcazar vs rivals: Dimensions

Hyundai Alcazar vs rivals: Dimensions
	Hyundai Alcazar	Tata Safari	MG Hector Plus	Mahindra XUV500
Length	4500mm	4661mm	4720mm	4585mm
Width	1790mm	1894mm	1835mm	1890mm
Height	1675mm	1786mm	1760mm	1785mm
Wheelbase	2760mm	2741mm	2750mm	2700mm
Wheel size	18-inch	18-inch	18-inch	18-inch

In terms of dimensions, all SUVs here measure around 4.5 metres. However, it’s the MG (4,720mm) that is the longest, while the Hyundai (4,500mm) is the shortest in this comparison. The Tata Safari is the widest (1,894mm) and the tallest (1,786mm) of the lot, narrowly beating out the Mahindra XUV500 in both aspects, which is 1,890mm wide and 1,785mm tall. The new Hyundai Alcazar, however, boasts of the largest wheelbase (2,760mm) here, which is 10mm larger than its nearest competitor in this aspect, the MG Hector Plus. Finally, all SUVs here in their top-spec forms come with 18-inch alloy wheels.

Hyundai Alcazar vs rivals: Diesel engines

Hyundai Alcazar vs rivals: Diesel powertrain
	Hyundai Alcazar	Tata Safari	MG Hector Plus	Mahindra XUV500
Engine	1493cc, Turbocharged	1956cc, Turbocharged	1956cc, Turbocharged	2179cc, Turbocharged
Power	115hp	170hp	170hp	155hp
Torque	250Nm	350Nm	350Nm	360Nm
Manual gearbox	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed
Automatic gearbox	6-speed torque converter	6-speed torque converter	NA	6-speed torque converter

All competitors make use of four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel motors. But, it’s the Mahindra that has the largest displacement engine, at 2.2-litres. The XUV500’s diesel engine also produces the most torque, at 350Nm. Meanwhile, both, the Tata and the MG, use a Fiat-sourced 2.0-litre unit. While it may be down on torque compared to the Mahindra’s engine, the Safari and the Hector Plus have the most powerful engine here, producing 170hp.

The Hyundai Alcazar has the smallest diesel engine in this comparison and that is reflected in its output. The power (115hp) and torque (250Nm) are significantly down when compared to the others.

In terms of gearboxes, all SUVs here come with a 6-speed manual unit. They all also feature the option of a 6-speed torque converter automatic, barring the MG Hector Plus. It’s also worth noting that all these SUVs are front-wheel drive only. The XUV500 used to be offered with an all-wheel drive option earlier, but that was discontinued in its transition to BS6.

Hyundai Alcazar vs rivals: Petrol engines

Hyundai Alcazar vs rivals: Petrol powertrain
	Hyundai Alcazar	MG Hector Plus
Engine	1999cc, naturally aspirated	1451cc, Turbocharged
Power	159hp	143hp
Torque	191Nm	250Nm
Manual gearbox	6-speed	6-speed
Automatic gearbox	6-speed torque converter	6-speed dual-clutch/8-step CVT

In this comparison, it’s only the Alcazar and Hector Plus that come with petrol engine options. The Alcazar’s 2.0-litre petrol engine is of larger displacement and is naturally aspirated whereas the Hector Plus’ smaller 1.5-litre engine uses forced induction. The Hyundai’s petrol unit is more powerful than the MG’s, putting out 159hp compared to 143hp, while the MG’s engine is torquier, producing 250Nm in comparison to the Hyundai’s 191Nm.

The MG also one ups the Hyundai by offering a 48V mild-hybrid system, however, this can only be had with the 6-speed manual gearbox. The MG Hector Plus petrol is also available with dual-clutch automatic and CVT automatic transmissions. The Hyundai Alcazar, meanwhile, can be had with either a 6-speed manual or torque converter automatic gearbox.

Hyundai Alcazar vs rivals: Price

Hyundai Alcazar vs rivals: Price
	Hyundai Alcazar*	Tata Safari**	MG Hector Plus#	Mahindra XUV500##
Petrol range	Rs 16.30-19.85 lakh	NA	Rs 13.63-19.18 lakh	NA
Diesel range	Rs 16.53-20.00 lakh	Rs 14.99-21.81 lakh	Rs 15.04-19.61 lakh	Rs 14.13-19.96 lakh

Hyundai has priced the Alcazar between Rs 16.30 to 19.85 lakh for the petrol versions and Rs 16.53 to 20.00 lakh for the diesels. This comes across as being reasonably competitive when compared to rivals. Sure, the difference at entry-level between the Alcazar and Hector Plus petrol is a massive Rs 2.67 lakh but, at the top-end, this difference shrinks down to Rs 67,000. In terms of the diesels, the Alcazar again has the highest starting price but, it is not the most expensive SUV here in its top-spec diesel form. The top-spec Alcazar diesel is Rs 1.81 lakh cheaper than the top-spec Safari and only Rs 4,000 and Rs 39,000 more expensive than the Hector Plus’ and XUV500’s top-spec variants, respectively. To add to that, the Alcazar is packed with features such as a panoramic sunroof, digital instrument cluster, wireless charging in the second-row and leatherette upholstery and is also backed by Hyundai’s expansive aftersales network throughout the country. However, it’s worth noting that prices for the Alcazar are introductory for the time being and will be hiked in due course.

So, that’s how the new Hyundai Alcazar stacks up against the competition on paper. But, how it does compare to the rivals on the road? That’s something we can only answer after doing an in-depth, comparison review of the lot in the real-world.

*Hyundai Alcazar prices are ex-showroom, pan-India

**Tata Safari prices are ex-showroom, Delhi

#MG Hector Plus prices are ex-showroom, pan-India, except Kerala

##Mahindra XUV500 prices are ex-showroom, Pune

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