Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Tata Safari

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra XUV 7XO and Tata Safari. The Mahindra XUV 7XO price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh and Tata Safari price is Rs. 13.40 Lakh. The Mahindra XUV 7XO is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Tata Safari is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

XUV 7XO AX 2WD Petrol 2.0L Turbo Manual 7 STR vs Safari Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XUV 7XO	Safari
Price	Rs. 13.99 Lakh	Rs. 13.40 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1997 cc	1498 cc
Power	200 bhp	168 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Mahindra XUV 7XO

AX 2WD Petrol 2.0L Turbo Manual 7 STR

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Tata Safari

Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR

Rs. 13.40 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)		2.0 Multijet II
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	200 bhp @ 5000 rpm	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm	172 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	280 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration			0-100 km/h in 11.98 seconds (claimed)
Mileage			User Reported: 15 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Clutch Type	Dry (Single Plate)
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar	McPherson Strut with Lower Control Arm
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Multi Link Suspension with Strut Assembly
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver (155/90R18), Located Underbody		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.7
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17	225 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17	225 / 60 R17
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
Child Safety Rating		5 Star
ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts		Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
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
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper	Doorpads & Rear Bumpers
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System		Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Front	Front
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest, Third row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Side Panels)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Pillars)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist			Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable with Hooks) & Rear (Foldable with Hooks)	Front (Foldable with Hooks) & Rear (Foldable)
In-Car Remote
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver		Co-Driver (with light)
Extendable Sun Visor
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Video Recording
Charging Ports	USB Type-C, USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels
Dashcam

Lighting

Charge Port Status Light	Not Applicable
Headlights	Bi-LED Projector	LED Projector	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED	LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front LED Cabin lamps,	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo		Steering Wheel
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Chrome	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Manual	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.29" HD Triple-screen Display		8.4" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers		4 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)		Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant	Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Smart Watch Connectivity	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Inbuilt Music App
SIM Service Provider
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	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)
Second 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)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Interior	Dual Tone	Single Tone (Ash Grey)	Dual Tone (Black and Grey)
Wrappings
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50	50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
App Details	Adrenox App, 3 Years Free
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Driving Analytics
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Connected Car App
Location Based Services	Valet Mode
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Live Location Sharing
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity	Alexa

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	7" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Everest White	Frost White	Techno Metallic Green
Stealth Black	Royal Blue	Galaxy Blue
Galaxy Grey	Pure Grey	Brilliant Black
Nebula Blue	Daytona Grey	Exotica Red
Midnight Black		Grigio Magnesio grey
		Pearl White
		Silvery Moon

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

40 Ratings

4.7/5

9 Ratings

4.3/5

69 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.4Exterior	4.7Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.5Performance	4.6Performance	4.5Comfort
	4.6Value for Money	4.7Value for Money	4.6Performance
	4.9Comfort	4.7Comfort	4.2Fuel Economy
			4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

I really love it

Yes, it was a good car and it has super features and a heavy power engine, the have 530 degree camera and the best ABS, good design, but the cost was high, it's ok super feeling when I drive this car.

Overall Feelings Luxurious

Interior design is wonderful, controllable, no maintenance for a long time. One of my friend's having this car, who is a DSP (IPS) Officer. I drive two different cars of the same Safari.

Wonderful experience

A great driving experience I had with the Jeep Compass. Either off-road or smooth road, you will feel great comfort next to luxury. Smooth drive even on rough stretches. Loaded with a variety of features.

Used Cars in India

818 Used XUV700

Rs. 2.45 Lakhonwards

596 Used Safari

Rs. 1 Lakhonwards

828 Used Compass

Rs. 89,000onwards

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XUV 7XO comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4695 mm * 1890 mm * 1755 mm	4668 mm * 1922 mm * 1795 mm	4405 mm * 1818 mm * 1640 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2741	2636

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Bootspace		420 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	50	60

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Black		Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Whip Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

Bottle Holder in Doors		All Doors
Cup Holders	6 Cupholders in Front, Second & Third Row		Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Welded Tow Hooks
Crawl Control