Kia Sorento vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: October 8, 2026

Tata Safari price starts at Rs. 13.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 14.59 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Sorento, priced at Rs. 27.99 Lakh. On the performance front, the Sorento uses a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Sorento and Safari, the Sorento is the better pick for performance, while the Safari stands out for affordability.

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Sorento vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SorentoTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 27.99 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage 19.6 kmplNot Available
Engine 2151 cc1498 cc
Max power 190bhp167.62bhp@5000rpm

Sorento vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sorento HTE 7-Seater DieselTata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
2 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name Kia Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 27.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2151 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 190bhp 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 8-Speed DCT 6-Speed
Drive Type 2WD FWD
Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.6 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 235/ 60 R18 235/65/R17
Boot Space 179 Liters 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags 7 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 54,145 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.37 Lakh Sorento Insurance Rs. 62,070 Safari Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2151 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
2.2 CRDi
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
2151 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
190bhp
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
442Nm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
8-Speed DCT
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Eco| Sport | Smart | Normal
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
67 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
19.6 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Wheels Type
Alloy
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
235/ 60 R18
235/65/R17
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
7
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
No
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
813 Litres
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
179 Liters
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4815*1900*1785 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2741 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
No
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
3
No
Apple CarPlay
3
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
no inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Not Available
Exterior Camera
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Airbags
7
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
No
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Roll Over Mitigation
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Driver Attention Warning
No
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Save Route Place
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
No
No
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • Can seat 7 people comfortably
  • Updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • Better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option
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Which car is best between Kia Sorento vs Tata Safari?
As per the users experiences Kia Sorento is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sorento vs Tata Safari?
The Tata Safari is cheaper than Kia Sorento by ₹14.59 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sorento vs Tata Safari?
For the HTE 7-Seater Diesel version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Sorento produces 190bhp of power and 442Nm of torque. Whereas for the Petrol Smart version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@5000rpm of power and 280Nm@1750-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Sorento has better performance.

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