Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 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 Maruti Suzuki Celerio is available at ₹469,899, while the Tata Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 26 kmpl for the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 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 | 12 V standard automotive battery | 12V High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 26 kmpl | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric starter system | Electric |
| Torque | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 313 l | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1260 – 1320 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 810 – 915 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2435 mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable steering | 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 | Manual air conditioning | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster | 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 | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio 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 | Available on select trims | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and rear power windows | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes on Higher trims | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | 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 | Fabric seats with adjustable headrests | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | — | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Yes | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Supported via SmartPlay system | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct cabin controls |
| Wireless Charger | — | 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 | Yes | 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 | Halogen reflector headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Available on selected items | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | — | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Droplet Styled | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Standard ABS | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags | 7 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Standard EBD | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Standard ESP | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Available (especially with AMT) | 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 | Available on higher trims | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | 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 | Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
