Comparing the Maruti Suzuki XL6 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 XL6 is available at ₹1,151,999, while the Tata Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki XL6 comes with a 1462 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 102 PS @ 6000 rpm and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Manual: ~20.97 km/l – Automatic: ~20.27 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki XL6 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 (Smart Hybrid system) | 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 Smart Hybrid Petrol | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 litres | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | Manual: ~20.97 km/l – Automatic: ~20.27 km/l | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 102 PS @ 6000 rpm | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 209 l | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1220 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | Length: 4445 mm • Width: 1775 mm • Height: 1755 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2740 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 | Automatic | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | Analog dials with multi-information digital display | 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 | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric / Leatherette (variant-wise) | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | Premium 6-speaker audio | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | — | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Front & Rear | 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 | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | LED | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | LED | 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 | Yes | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 4 | 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) | Yes | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | NEXA BlueBrave KhakiOpulent RedGrandeur GreySplendid SIlverArctic WhiteBluish Black | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
