Tata Safari vs Mahindra Old Generation XUV700

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Safari and Mahindra Old Generation XUV700. The Tata Safari price is Rs. 13.40 Lakh and Mahindra Old Generation XUV700 price is Rs. 13.45 Lakh. The Tata Safari is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra Old Generation XUV700 is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

Safari Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR vs Old Generation XUV700 MX Petrol MT 5 STR [2021] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Safari	Old Generation XUV700
Price	Rs. 13.40 Lakh	Rs. 13.45 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1498 cc	1997 cc
Power	168 bhp	197 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Tata Safari

Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR

Rs. 13.40 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra Old Generation XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR [2021]

Rs. 13.45 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1498 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		2.0 Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)	2.0 Multijet II
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm	172 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	280 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration			0-100 km/h in 11.98 seconds (claimed)
Mileage		User Reported: 15 kmpl	User Reported: 15 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

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	McPherson Strut with Lower Control Arm
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Multi Link Suspension with Strut Assembly
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering
Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver	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	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims	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 (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
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
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 Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Doorpads & Rear Bumpers
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Skid Plate	Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Front
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	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: Vents Behind Front Armrest)	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 & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable with Hooks) & Rear (Foldable)
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
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Video Recording
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	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
Headlights	LED Projector	Halogen	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED		LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps,	Front and Rear	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo	Steering Wheel
Puddle Lamps		2

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front), Disc (Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)		2
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	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
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		8" Touch-screen Display	8.4" Touch-screen Display
Audio System		4 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	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

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

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Connected Car App
Location Based Services
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

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	7" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips	1 Trip Electronic	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

CarWale's Opinion

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Colours

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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

9 Ratings

4.5/5

136 Ratings

4.3/5

68 Ratings

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

Most Helpful Review

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.

Indian's first autopilot mode

1.Buying experience is good 2.Driving experience in superb 3.performance is superb 3.maintenance coast is also medium 4.Servicing is also affordable price & maintenance also affordable

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

607 Used Safari

Rs. 1 Lakhonwards

810 Used XUV700

Rs. 8.16 Lakhonwards

786 Used Compass

Rs. 89,000onwards

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Safari comparison with similar cars

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

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

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

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

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

Welded Tow Hooks
Brake Locking Differential
Crawl Control