Comparing the Mahindra XUV 3XO 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 Mahindra XUV 3XO is available at ₹754,000, while the Tata Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra XUV 3XO comes with a 1,197 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 96 kW @ 5,000 rpm and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20 kmpl for the Mahindra XUV 3XO 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 | 12V automotive battery layout | 12V High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 1,197 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | mStallion Turbo Charged Intercooled Gasoline Direct injection (TGDi) engine | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed AutoSHIFT+ AMT / 6-Speed AISIN Torque Converter Automatic | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 20 kmpl | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 96 kW @ 5,000 rpm | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Smart passive proximity electronic starter with automatic idle start-stop capabilities | Electric |
| Torque | 230 Nm @ 1,500‑3,750 rpm | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) / Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 364 l | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 201 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1392 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3,990 mm × 1,821 mm × 1,647 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) column with adjustable tilt and selectable Smart Steering Modes | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic door lock layout | — |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) fully digital instrument cluster with customizable layout options | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Standard speed cruise controls; range-topping models get Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go logic | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) AdrenoX floating touchscreen interface with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 36.88 cm (14.5-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Express up/down electronic window links across doors with safety anti-pinch sensors | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated rear-facing climate ventilation modules | 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 | Integrated fold-down armrest with built-in dual cupholders | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium white/leatherette upholstery options on higher specs; high-grade fabrics on lower tiers | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | Premium Harman Kardon 7-Speaker sound configuration boasting a dedicated 4-channel digital amplifier | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | First-in-segment "Skyroof" (a massive panoramic sunroof design layout) | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Multiple fast-charging ports (including a high-power 65W Type-C port). | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | AI voice interaction network syncable with built-in Alexa | 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 | Dual-tone stylized bumpers standard across variations | The muscular front and rear bumpers are completely body-colored |
| DRLs | Signature stylized C-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front LED fog lights | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | High-throw dual-barrel LED Projector headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically controlled side mirrors housing sharp LED blinker strips | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the rear tailgate window element | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | Integrated low-profile roof rails | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Infinity end-to-end connected horizontal LED tail lamp signature | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 215/55 R17 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/ Steel | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 |
| Brake Assist | Active Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard electronic incline descent and uphill holding safety brake lock | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated second-row anchoring frames | Dedicated anchor points built into the rear seats to safely lock child safety seats in place |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-degree surround-view camera array on higher luxury models | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided rear bumper-integrated proximity sensors | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Digital Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with live status alerts | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Citrine YellowDeep ForestDune BeigEverest WhiteGalaxy GreyNebula BlueStealth BlackTango Red | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
