For years, the Tata Harrier was exclusively a diesel SUV, but that has now changed with the introduction of the brand's new turbo-petrol engine option, the same unit that debuted on the Sierra. The Tata SUV's petrol version also gets some additional features over its diesel counterpart. Keep reading to find out the key differences between the Tata Harrier petrol and diesel models.

Tata Harrier petrol vs diesel: Price

Harrier price starts at Rs 12.89 lakh

With the addition of a petrol engine option, the Harrier Smart base variant now starts at Rs 12.89 lakh, which is Rs 1.11 lakh lower than the diesel equivalent. The top-spec Fearless Ultra variant is exclusive to the petrol Harrier, while the one below Fearless X+ trim is available with both engine options; the price gap between the Fearless Ultra petrol AT and the Fearless X+ diesel AT is just Rs 40,000.

Tata Harrier

₹14.98 - ₹29.95 Lakh (On road price)

Range/Mileage

16.8 kmpl

Specifications

Front Brakes: DiscsRear Brakes: DiscsLength: 4605+ 39 more

Features

Power Windows: Front and RearPower Windows with One Touch-Down: Driver's Window OnlyPower Windows with One Touch-Up: Driver's Window Only+ 102 more

Variants

Adventure X + 2.0 Diesel ATAdventure X + 2.0 Diesel MTAdventure X + Dark 1.5 Turbo-GDI AT+ 43 more

Tata Harrier petrol vs diesel: Powertrains

Both engines make an identical 170hp

Tata's 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine delivers 170hp and 280Nm in the Harrier SUV. While the 2-litre, 4-cylinder, diesel mill produces an identical peak power output, torque is 70Nm more at 350Nm. Six-speed manual and torque converter automatic transmission options are offered with both engines, which send the drive to the front wheels only.

Tata Harrier petrol vs diesel: Features

Digital rear-view mirror, camera washers only with the petrol SUV

While there are no exterior differences between the two SUVs, Tata offers a new Nitro Crimson exterior paint shade exclusively with the Harrier petrol. 

The Fearless Ultra trim, available only in the petrol Harrier, features a 14.5-inch QLED touchscreen, while the top-spec diesel versions offer a 12.3-inch unit. Both SUVs get a 10-speaker JBL audio system; however, Dolby Atmos is available only on the petrol version, elevating the audio experience. The feature upgrades also include a 65W USB Type-C fast charging port from the 45W unit on the diesel variants. Additionally, it gets a new white and brown interior theme, digital interior rearview mirror (IRVM), front and rear dashcams, and washers for the front and rear cameras.