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Tata Safari vs KIA Seltos

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Tata Safari or KIA Seltos? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Safari and Seltos. Tata Safari Price starts at Rs.16.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart and KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT. Tata Safari is 4 cylinder, 1956 cc Engine can generate 167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas KIA Seltos is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Safari provides a mileage of 16.3 kmpl (base model), and Seltos has a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model).

Safari vs Seltos

Key HighlightsTata SafariKIA Seltos
PriceRs.16.19 LakhRs.10.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity1956 cc1497 cc
Power167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range16.3 kmpl17 kmpl
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Tata Safari Smart car
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Rs. 16.19 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
19.26 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.63 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
420 Litres
433 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
235/65/ R17
205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyre Size
235/65/ R17
205 / 65 R16
Turning Radius
-
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
235/70 R16
205 / 65 R16
Wheels Size
R17
R16

Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Externally Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
Internal with Key
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
check
Shift Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
-
Analogue
Odometer
check
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
Bluetooth Compatibility
Integrated Music System
check
Speakers
4
AM/FM Radio
check
USB Compatibility
check
Wireless Charger
Basic Warranty
3 years or 100&000 km
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
Extended Warranty
-
5 Years or unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1956 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
G1.5 MPi
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Power
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16.3 kmpl
17 kmpl
Top Speed
-
167 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
Blower, Vents on Pillars
Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
4
3
Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake
Parking Assist

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
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
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4668 mm
4365 mm
Width
1922 mm
1800 mm
Height
1795 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2741 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance
-
190 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5 Litres
4.8 Litres
Boot Space
420 Litres
433 Litres
Kerb Weight
-
1222 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 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
  • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
  • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
  • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
  • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
  • Good number of available interior colour options
  • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
  • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
  • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
  • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
Cons
  • 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
  • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
  • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
  • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
  • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
  • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
  • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
  • The rivals offer more value for money
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Detailed Comparison of Tata Safari and KIA Seltos

Safety

Safari 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, 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. Seltos has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Transmission

Tata Safari comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Seltos comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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Tata Safari and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

  • Safari Review
  • Seltos Review
    • 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 (16)
    • 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 (3)
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