Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: October 10, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Swift price starts at Rs. 5.84 Lakh, which is Rs. 7.56 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Tata Safari, priced at Rs. 13.40 Lakh. On the performance front, the Swift uses a 1197cc engine producing 81.80bhp@5700rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Swift and Safari, the Swift is the better pick for affordability, while the Safari stands out for performance.

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Swift vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Maruti Suzuki SwiftTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.84 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage 25.35 kmplNot Available
Engine 1197 cc1498 cc
Max power 81.80bhp@5700rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm

Swift vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Maruti Suzuki Swift LXiTata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
170 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name Maruti Suzuki Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.84 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1197 cc 1498 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 81.80bhp@5700rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Maruti Suzuki Swift Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 25.35 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 165/80 R14 235/65/R17
Boot Space 265 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. 11,295 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 34,244 Swift Insurance Rs. 62,070 Safari Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1197 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
Z12E
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
81.80bhp@5700rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
112.4Nm@4500rpm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
920 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
37 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
25.35 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.8 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
165/80 R14
235/65/R17
Wheel Size
14
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Reported Boot Space
265 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
265 Liters
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Manual
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
No
No
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Micropole
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3860*1735*1520 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
163 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Driver Side Foot Rest
Not Available
USB Charger
No
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
Yes
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
No
Drive Modes
Not Available
No
No of Speakers
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Height & Reach
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
No
Yes
Additional Features
Driver Side Foot Rest
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
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
no inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
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
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
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
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Yes
Anti Theft Device
No
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
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)
Not Available
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Roll Over Mitigation
Global NCAP Safety Rating
1 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
1 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
No
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
No
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
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
No
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
No
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
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
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
No
No
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
No
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available

grossWeight
1355 kg
Not Available

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Swift
  • Cool and sporty looking
  • New engine promises more efficiency
  • Larger touch screen and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 6 airbags, hill-hold assist and other safety features are standard
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 Swift
  • Still not as premium on the inside as rivals like the Grand i10 Nios
  • Priced close to larger and more premium rivals like the Hyundai i20 and stable mate, the Baleno
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option
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Maruti Suzuki Swift Vs Tata Safari FAQs

Which car is best between Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Tata Safari?
Tata Safari has out rated Maruti Suzuki Swift on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Tata Safari?
The Maruti Suzuki Swift is cheaper than Tata Safari by ₹7.56 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Tata Safari?
For the LXi version, 1197 cc Petrol engine of Swift produces 81.80bhp@5700rpm of power and 112.4Nm@4500rpm 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 Swift has better performance.

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