Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 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 Ertiga is available at ₹879,999, while the Tata Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga comes with a 1462 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 75.8 kW @6000 RPM and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.51 km/l (Petrol MT) 20.30 km/l (Petrol AT) 26.11 km/kg (CNG) for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 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 | 12V High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 1462 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5-litre K15C Naturally Aspirated Petrol Engine (Smart Hybrid) | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 litres (Petrol) 60 litres (CNG cylinder water capacity) | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol + CNG | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5/6-speed Manual | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 20.51 km/l (Petrol MT) 20.30 km/l (Petrol AT) 26.11 km/kg (CNG) | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 75.8 kW @6000 RPM | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 139.0 Nm@4300 RPM | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 209 l | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1760 - 1820 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1175 -1275 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4435 1735 1690 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2740mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable | 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 | Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | Analog with Multi-Information Display (MID) | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch SmartPlay Pro Touchscreen | 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 | Front & Rear | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | Yes | 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 | Yes (2nd row) | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (Dual-tone on higher variants) | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | 4-speaker audio system | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | — | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Front & Rear USB Ports | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Yes | 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 featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Front Fog Lamps (select variants) | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | Projector Halogen | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | — | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 185/65 R15 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (standard) | 7 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | 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) | — | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Arctic WhitePrime Oxford BlueMagma GreyAuburn RedPearl Metallic Dignity BrownSplendid SilverBluish Black | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
