Maruti Suzuki XL6 vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: September 16, 2026

Maruti Suzuki XL6 price starts at Rs. 11.62 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.78 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Tata Safari, priced at Rs. 13.40 Lakh. On the performance front, the XL6 uses a 1462cc engine producing 101.64bhp@6000rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the XL6 and Safari, the XL6 is the better pick for affordability, while the Safari stands out for performance.

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XL6 vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Maruti Suzuki XL6Tata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.62 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage 20.97 kmplNot Available
Engine 1462 cc1498 cc
Max power 101.64bhp@6000rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm
Top speed 170 Km/hNot Available

XL6 vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Maruti XL6 ZetaTata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
94 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name Maruti Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.62 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 XL6 Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 20.97 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 195/60 R16 235/65/R17
Boot Space 209 Liters 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. 22,484 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 26,935 / 5 years
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 55,531 XL6 Insurance Rs. 62,070 Safari Insurance
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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
136.8Nm@4400rpm
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
Not Available
No
Kerb Weight
1200 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
50 Liters
Top Speed
170 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
20.97 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
steeringGearType
Electric
Not Available
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
235/65/R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Additional Interior Features
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Footwell Lamp
Not Available
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
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
6
7
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
209 Liters
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
4445*1775*1755 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2740 mm
2741 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
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
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
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 and 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
7 inch
o inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
3rd Row 50:50 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
No
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
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
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
No
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
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
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
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
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not 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
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
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
Yes
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Torque Assist During Acceleratio
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 )
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
Not Available
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
Yes
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
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
Yes
No
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Yes
No
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
No
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available

grossWeight
1740
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki XL6
  • Larger, two-tone 16-inch alloys
  • 4 airbags
  • Ventilated seats
  • Better Infotainment Interface
  • Revised, refined engine
  • 6-speed automatic option with paddle shifts
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 XL6
  • No XL7 version at the time of launch
  • Prices have jumped up
  • Engine lacks punch for highway overtakes
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option

Is Maruti XL6 Better Than Tata Safari?

63% users have chosen Maruti XL6 over Tata Safari in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 251 users have also rated Maruti XL6 and Tata Safari 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 Maruti XL6 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and maintenance in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage and safety. On the basis of performance and features user have rated both the cars equally.
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 XL6
Mileage 4.1 4.2
Performance 4.3 4.3
Comfort 4.5 4.4
Maintenance 4.4 4.3
Safety 3.9 4.6
Features 4.2 4.2
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which is better, Tata Harrier or Maruti XL6?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Tata Harrier has got the design to impress, and save for some minor misses it’s well-equipped too. It’s definitely the one to pick if you want the big SUV experience, or if you want to be chauffeured around to work. Yes, it’s not the easiest to drive inside the city (and that's largely down to its big size), but we reckon one can get used to it over time. It’s the one that currently offers the best blend of city and highway drivability. 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.

Maruti Suzuki XL6 Vs Tata Safari FAQs

Which car is best between Maruti Suzuki XL6 vs Tata Safari?
As per the users experiences Maruti Suzuki XL6 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and maintenance in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage and safety. On the basis of performance and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Maruti Suzuki XL6 vs Tata Safari?
The Maruti Suzuki XL6 is cheaper than Tata Safari by ₹1.78 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Maruti Suzuki XL6 vs Tata Safari?
For the Zeta version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of XL6 produces 101.64bhp@6000rpm of power and 136.8Nm@4400rpm 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 in terms of performance both are same.

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