Tata Motors has recently launched the facelifted Safari SUV, with significant design changes and a plethora of new features. This makes it a more competitive offering against the likes of Mahindra XUV700 and MG Hector Plus. So, if you are in the market for a new 7-seater SUV and muddied by the choices, here’s a detailed comparison of these three offerings to help you make an informed decision.
Let’s start with their dimensions: –
2023 Tata Safari vs Mahindra XUV700 vs MG Hector Plus – Dimensions
| Dimensions | 2023 Tata Safari | Mahindra XUV700 | MG Hector Plus |
| Length | 4668 mm | 4695 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1922 mm (w/o mirrors) | 1890 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Height | 1795 mm | 1755 mm (with roof rails) | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2741 mm | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6/7-seater | 5/7-seater | 6/7-seater |
- Longest: MG Hector Plus
- Widest: Tata Safari
- Tallest: Tata Safari
2023 Tata Safari vs Mahindra XUV700 vs MG Hector Plus – Engine Specifications
| 2023 Tata Safari | Mahindra XUV700 | MG Hector Plus | ||||||||||||
| Engine | 2-litre turbo-diesel | 2-litre turbo-petrol | 2.2-litre turbo-diesel | 2-litre turbo-diesel | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | |||||||||
| Transmission | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT | Lower Variants: 6-speed MT Higher Variants: 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT | 6-speed MT / CVT | |||||||||
| Power | 170PS | 200PS | Lower Variants: 155PS Higher Variants: 185PS | 170PS | 143PS | |||||||||
| Torque | 350Nm | 380Nm | Lower Variants: 360Nm Higher Variants: Up to 450Nm | 350Nm | 250Nm | |||||||||
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | Lower Variants: FWD Higher Variants: FWD / AWD (only with AT) | FWD | FWD | |||||||||
- Unlike the Tata Safari, the Mahindra XUV700 and MG Hector Plus get the petrol engine option.
- The Mahindra XUV700 is the most powerful and torquier of all. Also, it is the only option which is available with an all-wheel-drivetrain.
- The diesel engine of the XUV700 comes in two states of tune.
- The diesel-powered Hector Plus misses out on the convenience of automatic transmission.
2023 Tata Safari vs Mahindra XUV700 vs MG Hector Plus – Features
| Common | Additional Features In Safari | Additional Features In XUV700 | Additional Features In Hector Plus |
| LED lighting system Auto headlamps & wipers Alloy wheels Touchscreen infotainment system Digital driver’s display Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto Connected car tech Voice assist Auto climate control Rear AC vents Powered driver’s seat Panoramic sunroof Leather seats Wireless smartphone charging Powered tailgate Multiple driving modes 360-degree camera Rear parking sensors Electric parking brakes Cronering front fog lamps ISOFIX anchors Auto-dimming IRVM Six airbags Tyre pressure monitoring system ESC Hill assist Traction control ADAS | Dual-zone climate control Front seats ventilation Rear seats ventilation (6-seater only) Ambient lighting Powered co-driver seat Electric BOSS mode Memory function for driver’s seat In-built air purifier 10-Speaker JBL sound system with amplifier Front parking sensors Driver attention alert Knee airbag Corner stability control Terrain response modes | Flush-fitting smart door handles Dual-zone climate control Twin-connected display Built-in Alexa Memory function for driver’s seat One-touch tumble fold 2nd row seats 12 speakers SONY sound system Driver attention alert Knee airbag Lane Keep Assist in ADAS suite All-wheel-drivetrain option with automatic gearbox | Ambient lighting A bigger 14-inch vertically oriented touchscreen infotainment system Powered co-driver seat 2nd-row seat recline In-built air purifier Digital Bluetooth key Walk away auto car lock / approach auto unlock 8 Speakers INFINITY sound system with amplifier Front parking sensors Lane Keep Assist in ADAS suite |
Also Read: 2023 Tata Safari Facelift All Variants Explained
2023 Tata Safari vs Mahindra XUV700 vs MG Hector Plus – Price
| Model | Ex-Showroom Price |
| 2023 Tata Safari | Rs 16.19 – 27.34 lakh |
| Mahindra XUV700 | Petrol: Rs 14.01 – 24.35 lakh Diesel: Rs 14.45 – 26.18 lakh |
| MG Hector Plus | Petrol: Rs 20.80 – 23.24 lakh Diesel: Rs 19.76 – 23.58 lakh |
Also Read: 2023 Tata Safari Facelift – Full Price List Revealed
Tata Safari 2023 Facelift Drive Impressions | Gagan Choudhary
