Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 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 Wagon R is available at ₹498,900, while the Tata Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg for the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 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 | 1197 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Advanced K- Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 l | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | Petrol MT: ~24.35 km/l – Petrol AMT: ~25.19 km/l – CNG: ~34.05 km/kg | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 66.9 kW (90.9 PS) @ 6000 rpm | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric starter | Electric |
| Torque | 113.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | MT/AGS | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 355 l | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 825 - 935 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3655 mm / 1620 mm / 1675 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 | 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 | Manual AC | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | Semi-digital instrument cluster | 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 touchscreen (higher variants) | 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 | — | 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 | 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 | Yes | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Yes (with infotainment 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 | — | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Available on higher variants | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | 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 | Available on higher variants | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | — | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | — | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel wheels / Alloy wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes (AMT variants) | 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 variants | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Available on higher variants | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | SOLID WHITEMagnum Red | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
