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Mahindra XUV700 vs Tata Safari

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra XUV700 or Tata Safari? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between XUV700 and Safari. Mahindra XUV700 Price starts at Rs.13.66 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MX 2.0 L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol and Tata Safari Price starts at Rs.14.66 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart . Mahindra XUV700 is 4 cylinder, 1997 cc Engine can generate 197.13 bhp @ 5000 rpm power whereas Tata Safari is a 4 cylinder, 1956 cc Engine can generate 167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, XUV700 provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Safari has a mileage of 16.3 kmpl (base model).

XUV700 vs Safari

Key HighlightsMahindra XUV700Tata Safari
PriceRs.13.66 LakhRs.14.66 Lakh
Engine Capacity1997 cc1956 cc
Power197.13 bhp @ 5000 rpm167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl16.3 kmpl
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Mahindra XUV700 MX 2.0 L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol car
MX 2.0 L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol
Rs. 13.66 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
15.90 Lakh
Price Breakup
17.44 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.3
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
240 Litres
420 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1956 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
197.13 bhp @ 5000 rpm
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Independent Lower Wishbone McPherson Strut with Coil Spring Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel
{155/90 R18}& Steel Rim
No, With Puncture Kit
Front Tyre Size
235/65 R17
235/65 R17
Rear Tyre Size
235/65 R17
235/65 R17
Turning Radius
5.95 meters
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Wheels Size
R17
R17
Wheels Type
Steel Rims
Alloy Wheels

Exterior

Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Daytime Running Lights
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check
Outside door handles
Body Coloured
Chrome
Bumpers
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Antenna
Roof Mounted
Rear Spoiler
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Body Coloured Roof Mounted
Roof Rails
Black
Black
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable
Manually Adjustable
Tail Gate
Manual Operation
Powered With Gesture Control
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Black With Indicators
Black

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
-
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
-
Shift Indicator
-
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
Standard Company Fitted
Speakers
4
-
AM/FM Radio
check
Wireless Charger
Front tweeters
Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Only Andriod Auto

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/ Unlimited Kms
3 Years/100000 Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/ 150000 kms
5 Years/ upto 125000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1997 cc
1956 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)
Kryotec 2.0L BS6 Ph 2 Turbocharged Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
Four Cylinders
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
197.13 bhp @ 5000 rpm
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
15 kmpl
16.3 kmpl
Acceleration
9.5 to 10 secs (0-100 km/h)
-
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
check
check

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seats Type
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
check
Automatic climate control
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Leather streering wheels
Keyless Entry
Parking Assist
-
Parking Sensors
Rear Only

Safety

Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
-
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check
-
Hill Assist
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4695 mm
4668 mm
Width
1890 mm
1922 mm
Height
1755 mm
1795 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance
200 mm
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No. of Seats
7
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
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Boot Space
240 Litres
420 Litres
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Beautiful styling with a solid road presence
  • Comfortable interior with sorted ergonomics and spacious cabin
  • It is loaded with a lot of modern features such as a big touchscreen infotainment, a 12-speaker Sony sound system, a panoramic sunroof, 360-camera, memory seats, and more
  • Powerful diesel and petrol engines on offer mated with smooth automatic transmissions
  • The AWD drivetrain option makes it suitable for off-road lovers
  • It offers good build quality, a 5-Star GNCAP rating, and ADAS for added safety
  • The ride quality is comfortable thanks to the well-tuned suspension and sorted dynamics
  • 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
  • There is very little boot space if the third row is in use
  • The third-row space is crammed and suitable for kids only
  • AWD drivetrain is available with the diesel AT variant only, with no option for MT or petrol engine
  • Some interior plastic takes away the premiumness of the cabin
  • Misses on some features such as auto-dimming IRVM, paddle shifters, and some others
  • The petrol engines are not fuel-efficient
  • 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 Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Safari

Safety

XUV700 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Head Rest, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, 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, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock.

Body

XUV700 has doors and seats. It is an with 240 Litres boot space, 60 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 200 mm. It is 1890 mm wide, 1755 mm high and 4695 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2750 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

Mahindra XUV700 comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Safari comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Mahindra XUV700 and Tata Safari Owner Reviews

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    • K
      Kunal
      13 Nov 2025
      4.0
      I love this car! It gives great mileage, is very supportive, and extremely spacious. I would give it a 4.8/5 rating.
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      Nimit Tiwari
      12 Nov 2025
      5.0
      Nice style, great design. The XUV700 is amazing excellent quality and in very good condition. My dream car XUV700 is truly a dream come true.
      Likes (1)
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      Mahesh Ashok
      1 Month ago
      4.5
      Very good performance. This car is No. 1, truly a king of its time. It has unmatched qualities, and I absolutely love Mahindra.
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      Manish
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Good features, comfort, design, performance, maintenance cost, safety, and overall beautiful. It looks top-notch and truly stands out. The XUV700 is the king of all—simply unmatched.
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    • M
      Mehul
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      This is one of great family car . Especially The AX5 variant. Personally I love being the part of mahindra family. They are providing great service benefit at minimal cost.
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