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. 16.19 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. 16.19 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. 16.19 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra XUV500

Rs. 12.37 Lakh

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Tata Safari

Smart

Mahindra XUV700

MX Petrol MT 5 STR

Mahindra XUV500

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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
Engine Type	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)	mHawk155 Diesel Engine
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm	153 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	360 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.3View Mileage Details		15.1View 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	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others		Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

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

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

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
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
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel		Space Saver	Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 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)	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	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
Remote With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, 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			Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, 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)
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)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours			Premium Black & Grey
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Partial		Full
Split Rear Seat	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 Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Electric Tailgate Release	Remote Operated

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip	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	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

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
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

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

Brochure

Colours

Lunar Slate	Midnight Black	Volcano Black
Stellar Frost	Dazzling Silver	Lake Side Brown
	Red Rage	Mystic Copper
	Everest White	Moondust Silver
		Crimson Red
		Pearl White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

20 Ratings

4.9/5

9 Ratings

5.0/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.6Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.2Comfort	4.9Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.0Performance	4.8Performance	4.9Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy	4.9Fuel Economy
	4.1Value for Money	4.9Value 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. 16.19 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.

Q: How is the performance of Safari compared to XUV700 and XUV500?

For the Smart variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the MX Petrol MT 5 STR variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of XUV700 produces 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm of torque. For the W3 variant, 2179 cc Diesel engine of XUV500 produces 153 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 360 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Safari, XUV700 and XUV500, 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 and XUV500 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 XUV500

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

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

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

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers