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Hyundai Kona Electric vs Tata Safari

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Hyundai Kona Electric or Tata Safari? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Kona Electric and Safari. Hyundai Kona Electric Price starts at Rs.23.84 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium and Tata Safari Price starts at Rs.16.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart. Hyundai Kona Electric can generate 134.10 Bhp power whereas Tata Safari is a 4 cylinder, 1956 cc Engine can generate 167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of range, Kona Electric provides a range of 452 km/charge (base model), and Safari has a mileage of 16.3 kmpl (base model).

Kona Electric vs Safari

Key HighlightsHyundai Kona ElectricTata Safari
PriceRs.23.84 LakhRs.16.19 Lakh
Engine CapacityN/A1956 cc
Power134.10 Bhp167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range452 km/charge16.3 kmpl
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Hyundai Kona Electric Premium car
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Specifications Overview

Kona Electric specificationsSafari specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
25.18 Lakh
19.26 Lakh
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
User Rating
4.6
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
332 Litres
420 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Engine Displacement
-
1956 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
134.10 Bhp
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Kona Electric Brakes, Suspension & TyresSafari Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut Type
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
No
Front Tyre Size
215/55 R17
235/65/ R17
Rear Tyre Size
215/55 R17
235/65/ R17
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
-
Tyre Size Spare
215/55 R17
235/70 R16
Wheels Size
R17
R17

Exterior

Kona Electric ExteriorSafari Exterior
Sunroof
checkYes
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Wiper
checkYes
No
Rear Defogger
checkYes
No
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal with Key
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
LED headlight
checkYes
checkYes
Projector headlight
No
No
Automatic Headlamps
checkYes
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
checkYes
No

Instrumentation

Kona Electric InstrumentationSafari Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
No
Gear Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Shift Indicator
No
checkYes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
-
Odometer
Digital
checkYes
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Kona Electric Infotainment & CommunicationSafari Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
No
Android Auto
checkYes
No
Voice Command
checkYes
No
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
No
Touchscreen Size
7 Inch
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
checkYes
No
Integrated Music System
checkYes
No
Speakers
6
No
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
No
USB Compatibility
checkYes
No
Wireless Charger
checkYes
No
Basic Warranty
Upto 5 Year Standard
3 years or 100,000 km
Extended Warranty
5 Years
-

Engine & Transmission

Kona Electric Engine & TransmissionSafari Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
-
1956 cc
Engine Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
No. of Cylinders
Electric Type
4
No. of valves per cylinder
Electric Type
4
Cylinder Configuration
No
DOHC
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Gears
Not App
6 Gears
Power
134.10 Bhp
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque
395 Nm
350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Battery Capacity
39.2 kwh
-
Battery Type
Lithium-ion polymer
-
Charging Time
6 Hrs 10 Min
-
Fast Charging
checkYes
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD

Comfort & Convenience

Kona Electric Comfort & ConvenienceSafari Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
-
Blower, Vents on Pillars
Automatic climate control
checkYes
checkYes
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
-
Cruise Control
checkYes
No
Start / Stop Button
checkYes
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
checkYes
No
Drive Modes
4
4
Keyless Entry
checkYes
No
Electronic Parking Brake
Yes with Auto Hold
No
Parking Assist
checkYes
No

Safety

Kona Electric SafetySafari Safety
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags
6
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
checkYes
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Kona Electric Dimensions & CapacitySafari Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4180 mm
4668 mm
Width
1800 mm
1922 mm
Height
1570 mm
1795 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance
172 mm
-
No. of Seats
5
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
5 Litres
Boot Space
332 Litres
420 Litres
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
-
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Kona Electric Pros & ConsSafari Pros & Cons
Pros
  • An ample claimed range of 450+ km and in real it would return about 350+ km
  • Great interiors with modern technology.
  • It has a futuristic design language.
  • Performance from the motors is punchy.
  • More modern looks with the new LED DRLs and other design changes with the facelift
  • It now offers more features such as 12-inch infotainment, dual-zone climate control, surround-view camera, and more
  • The safety features have been increased with ADAS level 2. The car now has up to 7 airbags and a 5-star GNCAP safety rating, among other improvements.
  • The inclusion of electric power steering improved the ride quality and handling.
  • The automatic transmission now comes with an e-Shifter to ensure smooth gearshifts
  • Big design gives a solid road presence
  • The Safari is the only SUV in the segment to offer rear-seat ventilation
  • Tata Safari now comes with a good level of NVH
Cons
  • It lacks rear seat space.
  • The cabin is not wide enough for 3 passengers at the rear.
  • Prices are a bit on the expensive side.
  • Not much space in the rear
  • Overpriced
  • Overpriced as a package
  • The interior is not well designed
  • The only available powertrain is diesel; there is no petrol or turbo-petrol engine.
  • The Safari does not come with a 4WD drivetrain while some competitors offer 4WD as an option
  • Occasionally, the infotainment software exhibits lag and may cease functioning
  • The dimensions remain mostly unchanged from the pre-facelift model. This leads to a cramped feel in the last row.
  • Tata's after-sales support falls short of expectations
  • The top models seem overpriced, reaching an on-road price approaching Rs 30 lakh
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Detailed Comparison of Hyundai Kona Electric and Tata Safari

Safety

Kona Electric comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Safari has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Kona Electric has doors and seats. It is an with 332 Litres boot space, fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 172 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1570 mm high and 4180 mm long. It has 1535 kg kerb weight and 2600 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Safari is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 420 Litres boot space, It has 1795 mm height, 4668 mm length, 1922 mm width, .

Transmission

Hyundai Kona Electric comes with FWD and Not App Automatic transmission. And Safari comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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Hyundai Kona Electric and Tata Safari Owner Reviews

  • Kona Electric Review
  • Safari Review
    • KR
      Kildip Raina
      10 Month ago
      Review for Hyundai Kona Electric
      5.0
      Very nice shape and features of car. Look is also very amazing.
      Likes (1)
    • 1 Year ago
      Review for Hyundai Kona Electric
      3.5
      Colour is so attractive with good safety features but rear seat space less
      Likes (1)
    • BS
      Birinder S Sidhu
      2 Year ago
      Review for Hyundai Kona Electric
      5.0
      I've driven it for 3 years now. Zero cost of maintenance and excellent performance. But it's now time for Hyundai to upgrade and offer some more models. After 3 years of introducing the Kona, just changing the colour scheme is all bull crap. Get serious Hyundai.
      Likes (9)
    • KD
      Kerai Devji
      2 Year ago
      Review for Hyundai Kona Electric
      3.8
      The Hyundai Kona Electric is a car and a landmark moment that paves the way for every electric car that follows.
      Likes (6)
    • R
      Raj
      2 Year ago
      Review for Hyundai Kona Electric
      5.0
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      Likes (3)
    • Sk
      Sanath kumar
      4 Month ago
      Review for Tata Safari
      4.4
      The car offers competitive mileage for an SUV of its size and class. Its diesel engine provides a good balance of power and efficiency, making it suitable for both city driving and long-distance travel.
      Likes (9)
    • RD
      Ramkrishna Dutta
      4 Month ago
      Review for Tata Safari
      4.4
      The car is a capable and reliable performer on the road. Its powerful engines, responsive handling, and decent fuel efficiency make it a good choice for those looking for a mid-size SUV.
      Likes (2)
    • PJ
      P JAYAKUMAR
      5 Month ago
      Review for Tata Safari
      4.4
      The higher variants include safety features like curtain airbags, electronic stability control, hill hold control, and hill descent control.
      Likes (3)
    • VA
      Vilas Anchalkar
      5 Month ago
      Review for Tata Safari
      4.4
      It is a mid-size SUV that offers a good balance of features, space, and performance at a competitive price point.
      Likes (3)
    • VK
      Vinod Kumar Deshpande
      5 Month ago
      Review for Tata Safari
      4.4
      It is equipped with modern features such as a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control and many more.
      Likes (2)
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    Hyundai Kona Electric and Tata Safari FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Hyundai Kona Electric?
    The on-road price of Hyundai Kona Electric is Rs. 25.18 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Tata Safari?
    The on-road price of Tata Safari is Rs. 19.26 Lakh in New Delhi.