Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Tata Safari price starts at Rs. 13.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 59,010 cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XUV 7XO, priced at Rs. 13.99 Lakh. On the performance front, the XUV 7XO uses a 1997cc engine producing 200bhp@5000rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the XUV 7XO and Safari, the XUV 7XO is the better pick for performance, while the Safari stands out for affordability.

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XUV 7XO vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra XUV 7XOTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.99 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Engine 1997 cc1498 cc
Max power 200bhp@5000rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm

XUV 7XO vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra XUV 7XO AXTata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
9 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 200bhp@5000rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra XUV 7XO Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Tyre Size 235/65 R17 235/65/R17
Boot Space Not Available 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 27,063 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 81,651 XUV 7XO Insurance Rs. 60,688 Safari Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
mStallion TGDi
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
200bhp@5000rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
380Nm@1750-3000rpm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Fuel Supply System
TGDI
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
60 Liters
50 Liters

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Solid Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
235/65 R17
235/65/R17
Wheel Size
17
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Digital Cluster Size
12.29
7
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
No
No
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
No
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4695*1890*1755 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2741 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & AppleCarPlayI Alexa Built-IN With ChatGPT I Coast to Coast Triple Scree
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
6
No
Adjustable Steering
3
4
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & AppleCarPlayI Alexa Built-IN With ChatGPT I Coast to Coast Triple Scree
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
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
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
12.29 inch
o inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
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
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
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
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
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
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
No
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not 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, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Roll Over Mitigatio
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
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
No
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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

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

Is Tata Safari Better Than Mahindra XUV 7XO?

55% users have chosen Tata Safari over Mahindra XUV 7XO in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 109 users have also rated Tata Safari and Mahindra XUV 7XO on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Tata Safari is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mahindra XUV 7XO is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor XUV 7XO Safari
Mileage 4.2 4.3
Performance 4.3 4.6
Comfort 4.4 4.8
Maintenance 4.2 4.8
Safety 4.6 5.0
Features 4.2 2.0
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Which car is best between Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Tata Safari?
As per the users experiences Mahindra XUV 7XO is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Tata Safari?
The Tata Safari is cheaper than Mahindra XUV 7XO by ₹59,010.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra XUV 7XO vs Tata Safari?
For the AX version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of XUV 7XO produces 200bhp@5000rpm of power and 380Nm@1750-3000rpm 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 XUV 7XO has better performance.

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