Comparing the Mahindra XUV 7XO 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 7XO is available at ₹2,399,000, while the Tata Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra XUV 7XO comes with a 1997 cc (Petrol) / 2184 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 203 bhp (Petrol) / 185 bhp (Diesel) and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.84 kmpl (Diesel AT) - ARAI for the Mahindra XUV 7XO 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 High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cc (Petrol) / 2184 cc (Diesel) | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | FWD / AWD (top) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L mStallion TGDi Petrol / 2.2L mHawk Diesel | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 Litres | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 15.84 kmpl (Diesel AT) - ARAI | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 203 bhp (Petrol) / 185 bhp (Diesel) | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 380 Nm (Petrol) / 450 Nm (Diesel) | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (6AT/6MT) | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 270 Litres (3rd row up) | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1760 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4694 mm / 1890 mm / 1755 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2775 mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Yes | — |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive ADAS | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - 2nd & 3rd Row | 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 | Yes | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette / Leather (top) | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 10-Speaker (top) | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Yes | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Yes - Alexa Built-in | 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 | LED DRLs | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps with DRLs | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | 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 | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 235/60 R18 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 7 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + TCS | 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° | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackEverest WhiteNebula BlueMidnight BlackDesert MystGalaxy GreyRuby Velvet | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
