Tata Safari vs Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Safari and Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014]. The Tata Safari price is Rs. 16.19 Lakh and Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014] price is Rs. 25.83 Lakh. The Tata Safari is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014] is available in 2199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Safari provides the mileage of 16.3 kmpl and Santa Fe [2011-2014] provides the mileage of 14.66 kmpl.

Safari vs Santa Fe [2011-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Safari	Santa Fe [2011-2014]
Price	Rs. 16.19 Lakh	Rs. 25.83 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	2199 cc
Power	168 bhp	195 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Tata Safari

Smart

Rs. 16.19 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014]

2 WD

Rs. 25.83 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Height (mm)	1795	1760	1760
Bootspace (litres)	420	969	587
Parking Assist		Partial	Reverse Camera

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2199 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1451 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	R 2.2 CRDi	1.5 Turbocharged Intercooled
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	195 bhp @ 3800 rpm	141 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	421 Nm @ 1800 rpm	250 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.3View Mileage Details	14.66View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	815
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2		BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged		Turbocharged
Electric Motor

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	4668	4660	4699
Width (mm)	1922	1890	1835
Height (mm)	1795	1760	1760
Wheelbase (mm)	2741	2700	2750
Ground Clearance (mm)		200
Kerb Weight (kg)		1868

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
7 7 5
No of Rows (Rows)
3 3 2
Bootspace (litres)
420 969 587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 70 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar	Mc Pherson Strut Type	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Multi - Link Type	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)		Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels		Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy	Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 60 R18	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 60 R18	215 / 60 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
With Key Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Pillars		Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Partial	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear		Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)		8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)		6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Artificial Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone		Single Tone
Interior Colours			Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Rear Only Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black		Body Coloured
Scuff Plates
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down			Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Internal with Remote	Internal

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Rub-strips
Silver

Lighting

Headlights	LED Projector	Projector with Xenon	LED Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Passive
Taillights	LED		LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED		LED
Fog Lights	Halogen	Halogen on rear	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear		Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital		Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital		Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity			Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired)
Display			Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)			10.39
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		6+	6
Steering-mounted controls
Bluetooth Compatibility			Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din	Not Available
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 2 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 Unlimited 100000

Brochure

Colours

Lunar Slate	Phantom Black	Starry Black
Stellar Frost	Carbon Grey	Dune Brown
	Ice Silver	Havana Grey
	Sleek Silver	Aurora Silver
	Crystal White	Glaze Red
	Crystal White	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

20 Ratings

4.7/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.2Comfort	4.7Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.7Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	3.7Fuel Economy
	4.1Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Godfather of all Suv

Great driving experience, with great stability, great comfort while riding, while driving safari you wont feel tired because of the great seating comfort, applicable for long trips also.

A car with great looks,trendy interiors and a great drive !!!

Exterior The aesthetic beauty of the Santa Fe' is excellent ! The car looks great and is a real head turner. I have been driving the car for a month now and have had numerous people who have come around and complimented the car for its looks.   Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Whilst the interiors per se are great, this is probably the one area where Hyundai could have thrown in some more features or at least given the customer some options. Unfortunately, at least in the initial stages, there were not many options to choose from, maybe they will add stuff as they go along.   Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The fuel economy isnt great but I suppose thats to be expected with SUV' plus considering the slow speeds and huge traffic you encounter on a daily basis. The engine is really powerful in terms of pick up as well as straight line speed. Gearbox is smooth.   Ride Quality & Handling We did a 2000km road trip to Rajasthan with a week of getting the Santa Fe and the car was awesome. It handeled great at high speeds, tok the bumps well & was comfortable in the 2nd and 3rd row seats as well.   Final Words Overall, I would say its a good buy. Money well spent. We are happy & satisfied and would reccommend the Santa Fe to anyone looking at entering the SUV segment.   Areas of improvement For the price tag Santa Fe is operating in, as they go along,  it would make sense for Hyundai to provide extra features or at least options to customers.   Trendy looks, great interiors, excellent driveCould have done with some features/options such as GPRS, rear parking camera, sun roof etc

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Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	420	969	587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	70	60

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Rear Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof			Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Rub-strips			Silver

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited	100000