Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV500 – Specifications, Features And Price Comparison

The mid-sized Tata Safari SUV is officially back in a new avatar. Unlike the previous generation's body-on-frame chassis, the new Safari is based on Tata's latest OMEGA ARC platform, which is a unibody/monocoque construction. It is essentially a 6/7-seater version of the Harrier SUV that positioned it against the Mahindra XUV500 and MG Hector Plus. While we have already compared it with the MG SUV, in this story we will find how does it fare against the Mahindra XUV500. 

2021 Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV500: Dimensions

	Tata Safari	Mahindra XUV500
Length	4661mm	4585mm
Width	1894mm (without mirrors)	1890mm
Height	1786mm	1785mm
Wheelbase	2741mm	2700mm
Seating Configurations	6 & 7-seater	7-seater
Boot Space	73 liters (All Seats UP) 447L (when 3rd row folded)	93 (All Seats UP) 671 liters
Fuel Tank Capacity	50L	70L
Wheel Size	Lower variants: – 235/70 R16 Steel Higher variants: – 235/60 R18 Alloys	Lower variants: – 235/65 R17 Steel Higher variants: – 235/65 R17 Alloy
Spare Wheel Size	235/70 R16 Steel	235/65 R17 Steel
Kerb Weight	1825kg	1785kg

• Compared to Mahindra XUV500, the new Safari is slightly longer, wider, and taller. However, its boot is not as spacious as XUV500.
• The XUV500 is lighter than the Safari and has upsized wheels in the lower-spec variants. Its fuel tank capacity is also better than the new Safari.
• The Safari is also available in a 6-seater layout, offering two captain seats in the middle row for added comfort.

2021 Tata Safari Vs MG Hector Plus: Engine Specifications

 

	Tata Safari	Mahindra XUV500
Engine	2.0-liter turbocharged diesel	2.2-litre diesel with micro-hybrid tech
Max Power	170PS	155PS
Peak Torque	350Nm	360Nm
Transmission	6-speed manual/torque convertor automatic	6-speed manual/torque convertor automatic
Drivetrain	front-wheel-drive (FWD)	front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Claimed Fuel Efficiency	TBU	15.1 kmpl

• While the new Safari is more powerful than the XUV500, it generates 10Nm less torque.
• Both SUV can be had with either a manual or an automatic transmission.
• As of now, both these SUVs are available with front-wheel-drivetrain. Tata could offer the all-wheel-drivetrain with the new Safari in the future, depending on the customer's demand. On the other hand, Mahindra had discontinued the AWD variants of the XUV500 during the BS6 transition. However, the next-generation XUV500 is likely to regain the AWD trims.

New Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV500: Features Comparison

Though both SUVs are well equipped, here we have compared the key features of their top-spec variants: – 

1. Exterior

	Tata Safari	Mahindra XUV500
Headlamp	Xenon HID Projector Headlamps	Halogen Projector headlamps
DRLs	LED	LED
Tail lamps	LED	Bulb type
Front Fog Lamps	LED	Halogen
Cornering Function	✓	✓
Turn Indicator Type	Dual Function LED DRLs with Turn Indicators	Conventional
Front Grille	Chrome finished	Chrome finished
Skid Plates	✓	✓
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Glass Embedded
Alloy Wheels	18-inch Diamond Cut	17-inch Diamond Cut

2. Interior, Comfort & Convenience

	Tata Safari	Mahindra XUV500
Touchscreen infotainment system	8.8-inch (floating)	7-inch (dashboard integrated)
Connected car technology	i-RA (Intelligent Real-Time Assist) connected car technology	connected apps only (like gaana, cricket live, zomato, BookMyShow, etc.)
Remote control with Live tracking, geo-fencing	✓	✗
Over-the-air support (OTA)	✓	✗
Voice Command With English, Hindi & Hinglish Support	✓	English Only
Android Auto & Apple Carplay	✓	✓
Sound system	JBL Speakers (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters & Subwoofer) with Amplifier	Arkamys sound system
Instrument Cluster Type	Semi-digital with 7" Colour TFT Display	Twin Pod Instrument Cluster With Integrated MID
Steering Mounted Audio Controls	✓	✓
Automatic climate control	✓	✓
Rear AC vents	✓	✓
Power adjustable driver seat	with Lumbar Support (6 Way)	with Lumbar Support (6 Way)
Power adjustable front passenger seat	✗	✗
Front seat ventilation	✗	✗
Powered tailgate	✗	✗
Wireless charging	✗	✗
Auto Headlamps	✓	✓
Rain sensing wipers	✓	✓
Cruise Control	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming IRVM	✓	✗
Heated ORVM	✗	✗
Ambient Lighting	✓	✓
Sunroof	✓ (dual pane)	✓
Drive modes	Eco, City & Sport	✗
Terrain modes	Normal, Rough & Wet	✗
Micro-Hybrid Technology	✗	✓
Brake Energy Regeneration	✗	✓

3. Safety

	Tata Safari	MG Hector Plus
Airbags	6	6
ABS with EBD	✓	✓
ESC	✓	✓
Traction control	✓	✓
Hill assist control	✓	✓
Hill descent control	✓	✓
Tyre pressure monitoring system	✓	✓
Parking sensors	Rear	Rear
Rear Parking Camera	✓	✓
360-degree camera	✗	✗
All disc brakes	✓	✓
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold	✓	✗
ISOFIX	✓	✗

Both SUVs get almost all the essential features. However, the all-new Safari is slightly better packed with HID LED headlamps, connected car tech, remote control, and Hinglish voice commands. It also gets multiple driving modes and traction-control-based off-roading modes.

Also Read: New Tata Safari Vs MG Hector Plus Vs Mahindra XUV500 – Price Comparison

Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV500: Price Range

	Tata Safari	Mahindra XUV500
Price range (ex-showroom)	Rs 14.69 lakh – Rs 21.45 lakh (introductory)	Rs 13.83 – 19.56 lakh

In the mid-sized SUV segment, the all-new Tata Safari is the most expensive offering. Interestingly, these are just launching prices and will be increased in the near future. 

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