Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga price starts at Rs. 8.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Tata Safari, priced at Rs. 13.40 Lakh. On the performance front, the Ertiga uses a 1462cc engine producing 101.64bhp@6000rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Ertiga and Safari, the Ertiga is the better pick for affordability, while the Safari stands out for performance.

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Ertiga vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Maruti Suzuki ErtigaTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 8.90 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage 20.51 kmplNot Available
Engine 1462 cc1498 cc
Max power 101.64bhp@6000rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm

Ertiga vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Maruti Ertiga LxiTata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
198 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name Maruti Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 8.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1462 cc 1498 cc
Body Type MUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 101.64bhp@6000rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 20.51 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 185/65 R15 235/65/R17
Boot Space 209 Liters 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 17,217 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 26,088 / 5 years
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 44,591 Ertiga Insurance Rs. 60,688 Safari Insurance
Brochure
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1462 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
K15C Smart Hybrid
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
101.64bhp@6000rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
139Nm@4300rpm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Kerb Weight
1150-1205 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
20.51 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Power
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
185/65 R15
235/65/R17
Wheel Size
15
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Semi
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
209 Liters
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
No
ORVM
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Chrome Grille
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4395*1735*1690 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2740 mm
2741 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
No
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
No
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
o inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
No
Rear ACVents
No
Yes
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
No
Not Available
Speakers Rear
No
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
No
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
No
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear 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
No
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Yes
Anti Theft Device
No
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
No
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
SOS Emergency Assistance
No
Not Available
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
No
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Suzuki Heartect Platform
Roll Over Mitigatio
Global NCAP Safety Rating
1 Star
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
2 Star
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
No
Yes
Keyless Entry
No
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
No
No
Side Airbag
Yes
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
No
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
No
Remote Immobiliser
No
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
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
No
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available

grossWeight
1760 kg
Not Available

Warranty Time
2 Years
Not Available
Warranty Distance
40000 Kms
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
  • Looks better
  • Four airbags in the top-end variant
  • 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters
  • CNG is available with more features
  • Claimed efficiency gets a slight boost
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)
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
  • Not much change to the exterior
  • Power numbers have dropped slightly
  • Prices have jumped up
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option

Is Maruti Ertiga Better Than Tata Safari?

50% users have chosen Maruti Ertiga over Tata Safari in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 527 users have also rated Maruti Ertiga and Tata Safari on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Tata Safari has out rated Maruti Ertiga on all the rating factors.
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 Safari Ertiga
Mileage 4.1 4.2
Performance 4.1 4.3
Comfort 4.2 4.4
Maintenance 4.2 4.3
Safety 3.6 4.6
Features 3.9 4.2
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is a better option: Maruti Ertiga or Maruti XL6?
  • The Ertiga is still one of the most sensible family cars to buy on a budget. It is a very comfortable 7-seater family car with high fuel efficiency. On the other hand, the updates to the XL6 make it a better family MPV. Especially the added safety and convenience features are a welcome addition. The redesigned front face packs more attitude and offers a better road presence with new safety and premium features are a welcome addition. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. What is the difference between Ertiga ZXI and Ertiga ZXI Plus?
  • Reverse Camera is only for ZXI Plus model
  • Ertiga ZXI and ZXI Plus come with almost the same features, only one feature is different which is Cruise Control over the ZXI variant.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Vs Tata Safari FAQs

Which car is best between Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs Tata Safari?
Tata Safari has out rated Maruti Suzuki Ertiga on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs Tata Safari?
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is cheaper than Tata Safari by ₹4.50 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs Tata Safari?
For the Lxi version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Ertiga produces 101.64bhp@6000rpm of power and 139Nm@4300rpm 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 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has better performance.

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