Tata Safari vs Mahindra XUV700 vs Mahindra XUV500

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700 and Mahindra XUV500. The Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.49 Lakh, Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh and Mahindra XUV500 price is Rs. 12.37 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 XUV500 is available in 2179 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Diesel. Safari provides the mileage of 16.3 kmpl and XUV500 provides the mileage of 15.1 kmpl.

Safari vs XUV700 vs XUV500 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Safari	XUV700	XUV500
Price	Rs. 15.49 Lakh	Rs. 13.99 Lakh	Rs. 12.37 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	1997 cc	2179 cc
Power	168 bhp	197 bhp	153 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel

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Tata Safari

Smart

Rs. 15.49 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra XUV500

Rs. 12.37 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

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	2179 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1482 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)	mHawk155 Diesel Engine	1.5 Turbo Gdi Petrol
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm	153 bhp @ 3750 rpm	158 bhp @ 5500-3500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	360 Nm @ 1750 rpm	253 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.3View Mileage Details		15.1View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	815
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 7 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others		Idle Start/Stop		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

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	MacPherson type with anti-roll bar	McPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Multi-link type with anti-roll bar	Coupled torsion beam axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	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	235 / 65 R17	215 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17	215 / 60 R17

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
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat 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, Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front 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

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Pillars	Vents Behind Front Armrest		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes			Blower, Vents on Side Panels, Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors			Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only		Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist				Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

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)	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)	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)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)		6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)			4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench		Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours			Premium Black & Grey	Brown and Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split		50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED Projector	Halogen	Halogen Projector	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Passive
Taillights	LED	LED	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED			LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps		Optional
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp				Both Sides
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue	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	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Lunar Slate	Midnight Black	Volcano Black	Abyss Black
Stellar Frost	Napoli Black	Lake Side Brown	Robust emerald matte
	Dazzling Silver	Mystic Copper	Starry Night
	Red Rage	Moondust Silver	Ranger Khaki
	Everest White	Crimson Red	Titan Grey Matte
		Pearl White	Fiery Red
		Pearl White	Atlas White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

22 Ratings

4.6/5

15 Ratings

5.0/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.7Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.8Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.2Performance	4.8Performance	4.9Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy	4.9Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	4.8Value for Money	5.0Value 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.

experience

xuv 500 is one of the best mpv car i have ever drive i hade bought xuv 500 in 2015 and still in proper condition,its engine is so much powerfull,and seat is more comfortable ......

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Safari vs XUV700 vs XUV500 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700 and Mahindra XUV500?

Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.49 Lakh, Mahindra XUV700 price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh and Mahindra XUV500 price is Rs. 12.37 Lakh. Hence Mahindra XUV500 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Tata Safari vs Mahindra XUV700 vs Mahindra XUV500

Length (mm)	4668	4695	4585	4560
Width (mm)	1922	1890	1890	1800
Height (mm)	1795	1755	1785	1710
Wheelbase (mm)	2741	2750	2700	2760
Ground Clearance (mm)			200
Kerb Weight (kg)			1845

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

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)

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

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

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8
Speakers	4
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers