Tata Safari vs Mahindra XUV700 vs Mahindra Scorpio N

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700 and Mahindra Scorpio N. The Tata Safari price is Rs. 20.34 Lakh, Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 17.60 Lakh and Mahindra Scorpio N price is Rs. 17.43 Lakh. The Tata Safari is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel, Mahindra XUV700 is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra Scorpio N is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Safari provides the mileage of 16.3 kmpl.

Safari vs XUV700 vs Scorpio N Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Safari	XUV700	Scorpio N
Price	Rs. 20.34 Lakh	Rs. 17.60 Lakh	Rs. 17.43 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	1997 cc	1997 cc
Power	168 bhp	197 bhp	200 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol

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Tata Safari

Smart

Rs. 20.34 Lakh

On-Road Price, Theni

Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

Rs. 17.60 Lakh

On-Road Price, Theni

Mahindra Scorpio N

Z2 Petrol MT 7 STR

Rs. 17.43 Lakh

On-Road Price, Theni

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		9.53
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		13.01
Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)	2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi	2.0L Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm	200 bhp @ 5000 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	370 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	815
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others		Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4668 4695 4662 4699
Width (mm)
1922 1890 1917 1835
Height (mm)
1795 1755 1857 1760
Wheelbase (mm)
2741 2750 2750 2750
Ground Clearance (mm)
187
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
7 5 7 5
No of Rows (Rows)
3 2 3 2
Bootspace (litres)
420 587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 60 57 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Front Suspension: Double Wishbone Suspension with Coil over Shocks with FDD & MTV-CL	Mcpherson Strut + Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Rear Suspension: Pentalink Suspension with WATT’s Linkage with FDD & MTV-CL	Semi Independent Helical Spring Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17	245 / 65 R17	215 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17	245 / 65 R17	215 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	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)	5 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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
Remote With Key Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Pillars	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors			Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only			Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist				360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Telematics

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest 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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (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)		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Ventilated Seats				Front only
Ventilated Seat Type				Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours				Black
Rear Armrest				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
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates				Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down			Driver	Driver
One Touch Up			Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Black	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Rub-strips
Chrome Inserts

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count				8
Headlights	LED Projector	Halogen	Halogen	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights				Passive
Taillights	LED	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED			LED
Fog Lights	Halogen			LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting				Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	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	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8	8	14
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	4	8
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

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

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Colours

Lunar Slate	Midnight Black	Napoli Black	Starry Black
Stellar Frost	Napoli Black	Dazzling Silver
	Dazzling Silver	Everest White
	Red Rage
	Everest White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

20 Ratings

4.9/5

10 Ratings

4.3/5

27 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.7Exterior	4.1Exterior
	4.2Comfort	4.9Comfort	4.4Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.8Performance	4.4Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy	3.6Fuel Economy
	4.1Value for Money	4.9Value for Money	4.1Value 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.

mahindra is best

Very nice comfortable, good looking, smooth driving, good mileage. It attracts people giving the best responses. It is very good car. Very powerful and excellent.

Mahindra Scorpio N review

Drive it we feel it and car space is so long it gives the best mileage and looks so amazing. it has also sunroof but in Scorpio Classic it doesn't we compare at all over other cars it was the best.

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Safari vs XUV700 vs Scorpio N Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700 and Mahindra Scorpio N?

Tata Safari price is Rs. 20.34 Lakh, Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 17.60 Lakh and Mahindra Scorpio N price is Rs. 17.43 Lakh. Hence Mahindra Scorpio N is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Safari, XUV700, Scorpio N and Hector, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Safari, XUV700, Scorpio N and Hector comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Tata Safari vs Mahindra XUV700 vs Mahindra Scorpio N

Length (mm)	4668	4695	4662	4699
Width (mm)	1922	1890	1917	1835
Height (mm)	1795	1755	1857	1760
Wheelbase (mm)	2741	2750	2750	2750
Ground Clearance (mm)			187

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	420			587
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	60	57	60

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

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

Sunroof / Moonroof				Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Rub-strips				Chrome Inserts

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