Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Tata Safari price starts at Rs. 13.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.36 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Thar, priced at Rs. 14.76 Lakh. On the performance front, the Thar uses a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Thar and Safari, the Safari is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Thar vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra TharTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 14.76 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage 9 kmplNot Available
Engine 2184 cc1498 cc
Max power 130bhp@3750rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm

Thar vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar LXT 4WD Diesel ATTata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
269 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130bhp@3750rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 235/65/R17
Boot Space Not Available 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 97,845 Thar Insurance Rs. 60,688 Safari Insurance
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Displacement
2184 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
130bhp@3750rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
11 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
17
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
235/65/R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Sami(Coloured)
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
4
7
Doors
3
5
Boot Space
Not Available
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Fender-mounted
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
3
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
wireless android auto play
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential
Not Available
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
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
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
10.24 inch
o inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
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
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
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
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Roll Cage
Roll Over Mitigatio
Global NCAP Safety Rating
4 Star
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
4 Star
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
No
Yes

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
No

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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Mahindra Thar Vs Tata Safari FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari?
The Tata Safari is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by ₹1.36 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Tata Safari?
For the LXT 4WD Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm 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 Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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