Maruti Suzuki Xl6 vs Tata Safari

Autocar India

Xl6

1.5 petrol Alpha+ AT

Safari

Accomplished Ultra Stealth 6 seat 2.0 Diesel AT

Maruti Suzuki XL6

Maruti Suzuki

Xl6

1.5 petrol Alpha+ AT

14.37 lakh

Tata Safari

Tata

Safari

Accomplished Ultra Stealth 6 seat 2.0 Diesel AT

26.76 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Displacement

1462 cc
1956 cc

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Max Engine Power

103hp at 6000rpm
170 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

136.8Nm at 4400rpm
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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
50 litres

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

20.27 kmpl
14.1 kmpl

E20 Compatibility

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Auto Start/Stop

–

User Reported Mileage

16.31 kmpl
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Autocar Tested City Mileage

9.2 kmpl
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Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

17.01 kmpl
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Autocar Tested Mileage

13.11 kmpl
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0-100kph

14.31 s
12.09 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

8.38 s
7.36 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

10.97 s
10 s

Terrain Modes

–

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Fuel Supply System

–
Common Rail

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

4 Wheel Steer

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Turning Radius

5.2 m
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Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Semi Independent Twist Blade

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

16 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
245/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
245/55 R19

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4445 mm
4668 mm

Width

1775 mm
1922 mm

Height

1755 mm
1795 mm

Wheelbase

2740 mm
2741 mm

Kerb Weight

1225 kg
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Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

209-692 litres
420 litres

Chassis Type

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Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Rear Reading Lamp

Cabin Boot Access

Driver Armrest Storage

Roof Grab Handles

Door Pockets

Bluetooth Connectivity

Electric Tailgate Release

Powered Tailgate

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Cup Holders

Front Seatback Pockets

Sunglass Holder

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Trunk Light

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Heated ORVM

–

Glove Box

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

12 Volt Port

–

Safety

Airbags

6
7

Lane Departure Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Automatic

Dashcam

–

Curtain Airbag

Boot Open Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Side Airbag

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

High Beam Assist

Lane Keep Assist

Overspeed Warning

Passenger Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Video Recording

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Speed Assist System

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Heads Up Display

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

Dual Tone Horn

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Spoiler

Connected LED

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Stop Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Projector Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Roof Rails

Illuminated Logo

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Analog
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
50:50

Seat Count

6
6

Ottoman Seats

–

Sliding Middle Row

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
10

Branded Music System

JBL

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

7-inch Touchscreen
14.5-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Voice Commands

Alexa

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Third Row USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Inbuilt Music App

–

Connected Car Features

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Alexa Compatibility

Check Vehicle Status via App

Emergency Call Button

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Find My Car

Geo Fence

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Summon Mode

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Location Based Services

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Phone App

–

App Details

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Driving Analytics

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

SOS Button

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

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Questions you may find useful

•9w

Hello, I have a family of 5 adults and 1 child. Should I go for a 5-seater SUV or a 7-seater car? My preference is for a petrol automatic car with good safety and fuel efficiency. The car will mainly be used for city driving with 2-3 people, along with occasional full-load highway trips. I have shortlisted 5-seater options including: * Tata Sierra Pure Petrol - feels underpowered * Kia Seltos - concerned about its length for city driving * Renault Duster - good car, but concerned about rear-seat space * Skoda Kushaq - like it a lot, but rear-seat space is a concern 7-seater options that I have shortlisted: * Tata Safari - like it for safety and mileage, but it is out of budget * Mahindra XUV 7X0 - low fuel efficiency and slightly out of budget * Kia Clavis - concerned about safety * Maruti XL6 - good mileage but safety is a concern My budget is Rs. 15-17 lakh for a 5-seater and can stretch up to Rs. 20 lakh for a 7-seater.

Verified
•8w

If 6 people are going to sit in the vehicle, you should get a 6/7-seater. Among your choices, the Kia Carens Clavis lines up best. Even though it doesn't have an official crash test rating, it is much better than having one extra unbelted occupant in a 5-seater. As standard, it comes with 6 airbags, ABS, 4-wheel disc brakes, rear parking sensors, 3-point seat belts with reminder, and ISOFIX mounts. It isn't very large, so it doesn’t become cumbersome to drive and park in the city, and the light steering helps in tight spaces. It also has a very usable third row that can seat adults comfortably.Your Rs. 20 lakh budget will get you the HTK Plus with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT combo. It is a refined powertrain with enough performance for quick overtakes even with a full load. The XL6’s torque-converter auto will feel slightly smoother in traffic, but overall, the Clavis is the better choice.

VehicleKia Carens Clavis
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