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Skoda Kushaq vs Tata Safari

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Skoda Kushaq or Tata Safari? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Kushaq and Safari. Skoda Kushaq Price starts at Rs.11.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.0 TSI Active and Tata Safari Price starts at Rs.16.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart. Skoda Kushaq is 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm power whereas Tata Safari is a 4 cylinder, 1956 cc Engine can generate 167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Kushaq provides a mileage of 17.88 kmpl (base model), and Safari has a mileage of 16.3 kmpl (base model).

Kushaq vs Safari

Key HighlightsSkoda KushaqTata Safari
PriceRs.11.89 LakhRs.16.19 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1956 cc
Power115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range17.88 kmpl16.3 kmpl
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Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI Active car
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Rs. 11.89 Lakh
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Rs. 16.19 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Kushaq specificationsSafari specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.77 Lakh
19.26 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.0
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
385 Litres
420 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1956 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Kushaq Brakes, Suspension & TyresSafari Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Stabiliser Bar
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam Axle
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
Steel Rims
Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Steel
No
Front Tyre Size
205/60 R16
235/65/ R17
Rear Tyre Size
205/60 R16
235/65/ R17
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
-
Tyre Size Spare
205/60 R16
235/70 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R17

Exterior

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

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Kushaq 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
-
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
No
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
checkYes
No
Gesture Control
No
-
Integrated Music System
checkYes
No
Speakers
6
No
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
No
USB Compatibility
checkYes
No
Wireless Charger
No
No
Basic Warranty
4 Years/100000 Kms
3 years or 100&000 km

Engine & Transmission

Kushaq Engine & TransmissionSafari Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
999 cc
1956 cc
Engine Type
1.0 TSI
Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Power
115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Fast Charging
No
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
19.76 kmpl
16.3 kmpl
Top Speed
170 kmph
-
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Kushaq Comfort & ConvenienceSafari Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents on Pillars
Automatic climate control
No
checkYes
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
-
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
3
4
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
No
No
Parking Assist
No
No

Safety

Kushaq SafetySafari Safety
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags
2
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)
No
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
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
checkYes
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Kushaq Dimensions & CapacitySafari Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4225 mm
4668 mm
Width
1760 mm
1922 mm
Height
1612 mm
1795 mm
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance
188 mm
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No. of Seats
5
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 Litres
5 Litres
Boot Space
385 Litres
420 Litres
Kerb Weight
1185 kg
-
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Kushaq Pros & ConsSafari Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Simple yet stylish exterior design with signature Skoda design language
  • Powerful 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with 148 bhp of power and an option of smooth DSG transmission
  • The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine is sporty with an engaging 6-speed MT & a smooth AT gearbox
  • The interior is simple and practical with good storage space
  • The cabin offers good ergonomics, comfortable seats, ample legroom
  • The feature offering is good which includes an electric sunroof, electrically adjustable front seats, and a big touchscreen infotainment, among others
  • A good number of safety features such as 6-airbags, ESC, brake disc wiping, and others
  • It boasts a 5-star GNCAP crash test safety rating
  • 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
  • The interior width is not that good fitting 3 adults in the rear seat might be difficult
  • It misses on some features as compared to its rivals such as a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, ADAS, USB charging ports
  • No diesel engine is available in the lineup
  • The DSG gearbox has reliability issues and it has faced breakdowns previously
  • The top-spec variants cost over Rs 20 lakh on-road which is quite expensive considering the feature offering
  • Turbo petrol engines are not much fuel-efficient
  • Skoda’s after-sales service is not that great as compared to rivals like Hyundai, KIA and Maruti Suzuki
  • The boot space is quite less as compared to other cars in the segment
  • 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 Skoda Kushaq and Tata Safari

Safety

Kushaq comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, 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

Kushaq has doors and seats. It is an with 385 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 188 mm. It is 1760 mm wide, 1612 mm high and 4225 mm long. It has 1185 kg kerb weight and 2651 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

Skoda Kushaq comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Safari comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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Skoda Kushaq and Tata Safari Owner Reviews

  • Kushaq Review
  • Safari Review
    • PN
      POOJA NEGI
      4 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      5.0
      smooth design , the features which , hill hold assist which really helped me in mountains , music system favourite part , steering design which make it unique, i am getting 13-15 milage. Issue i felt those touch bar when i try to change gear it always started ac or blower.
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      Rakhi
      5 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.4
      It offers a competitive mileage in its segment, with the petrol variant delivering around 17-18 km/l in real-world conditions. The diesel variant is expected to offer even better mileage, averaging around 20-21 km/l.
      Likes (10)
    • J
      James
      5 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.4
      It features sharp lines, a bold front grille, sleek LED headlights, and a sculpted hood, giving it a strong and dynamic presence on the road. The design exudes a sense of sophistication and elegance, making it stand out in its segment.
      Likes (10)
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      Sanjay Agrawal
      5 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.3
      It's a wonderful car. Gives pretty good mileage. Assures comfort. Driving experience is also amazing. Assures good safety features. Has 5 star safety rating and the brand itself assures pride to the owner. If you want good safety features in a car then you must definitely consider this car as one of your options.
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      Likes (9)
    • TA
      Tariq Anna
      6 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      5.0
      Comfortable seat is good and everywhere everything very very good this car drive is easy and very beautiful and mileage is good and everything is good but I am not nice condition is low by with next month
      Likes (23)
    • Sk
      Sanath kumar
      5 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 (15)
    • RD
      Ramkrishna Dutta
      5 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 (3)
    • PJ
      P JAYAKUMAR
      6 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 (5)
    • VA
      Vilas Anchalkar
      6 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
      6 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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    Skoda Kushaq and Tata Safari FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Skoda Kushaq?
    The on-road price of Skoda Kushaq is Rs. 13.77 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.