Comparing the Hyundai Exter and the Tata Safari side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hyundai Exter is available at ₹649,000, while the Tata Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Exter comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 83 PS @ 6000 rpm and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.2 kmpl for the Hyundai Exter versus 16.30 kmpl for the Tata Safari. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Standard 12V system | 12V High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 19.2 kmpl | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 391 Litres | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 912 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | — |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 36.88 cm (14.5-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | pillar-mounted AC vents for the 2nd row (built into the left and right B-pillars) and side-wall vents for the 3rd row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Semi-Leatherette | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct cabin controls |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | The muscular front and rear bumpers are completely body-colored |
| DRLs | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | — | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 |
| Brake Assist | Available (Integrated with ESC) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchor points built into the rear seats to safely lock child safety seats in place |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline/Digital | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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