Comparing the Mahindra XUV700 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 XUV700 is available at ₹1,366,000, while the Tata Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra XUV700 comes with a 1997 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 200 PS @ 5000 rpm and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15 kmpl for the Mahindra XUV700 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 configuration layout | 12V High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | FWD / AWD (Diesel variants) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) I4 | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 Litres | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-speed Manual / 6-speed Torque Converter Automatic | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 15 kmpl | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 200 PS @ 5000 rpm | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Electronic keyless start-stop engine push-button | Electric |
| Torque | 380 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 240 l | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1815 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,695 mm × 1,890 mm × 1,755 | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) column with tilt and telescopic manual adjust | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Smart speed-sensing automatic lock execution loop | — |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) paired with individual pillar-mounted rear air vents across rear rows | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | Triple-Screen Dashboard Layout on premium configurations, featuring twin 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) primary superscreens side-by-side alongside a dedicated co-passenger entertainment panel | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Automated cruise control system; luxury models feature active radar-guided Level 2 ADAS | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-Way smart power driver seat with memory integration and automated welcome retract clearance logic | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | Adrenox-powered dual touchscreen cluster interface housing integrated Amazon Alexa capability, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto connectivity | 36.88 cm (14.5-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Passive smart key proximity access | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | One-touch express power windows with anti-pinch sensors across doors | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated separate airflow adjust controls for 2nd and 3rd seating zones. | 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 including secondary twin beverage cup holders | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium white or dark charcoal perforated leatherette wraps with cooling ventilation functionality | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | Custom premium 12-Speaker Sony 3D Immersive Audio installation driven by a dedicated multi-channel sound amplifier | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | Expansive panoramic "Skyroof" | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Multiple fast portals including Type-A front slots and mid-row Type-C fast docks | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Comprehensive AI command interpretation array linked to vehicle operations | 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 integrated bumpers detailed with flush-fitting smart electric door handles | The muscular front and rear bumpers are completely body-colored |
| DRLs | Redesigned premium C-shaped signature LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front LED cornering fog lights | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | High-intensity clear-view LED projector headlamps with an integrated Auto-High Beam Booster module | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding exterior mirrors housing sharp LED sequential side indicator blocks | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the rear tailgate layout window element | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | Integrated low-drag functional roof rails | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Arrow-Head geometric rear split-LED combination lighting layout | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 or R18 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel/ Alloy | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 7 |
| Brake Assist | Performance hydraulic braking support | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Automated downhill control | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dual dedicated rear row anchors | Dedicated anchor points built into the rear seats to safely lock child safety seats in place |
| Rear Parking Camera | Advanced 540-Degree Surround View Camera Suite providing multi-angle ground and blind-view tracing | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sound proximity sensors | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | High-accuracy live Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Everest WhiteMidnight BlackDesert MystNebula BlueStealth BlackRuby VelvetGalaxy Grey | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |











