Tata Harrier vs Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Autocar India
Tata Harrier

Tata Harrier

Fearless Ultra Stealth 2.0 Diesel AT

26.01 lakh

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Petrol V Hybrid AT

19.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1956 cc
1490 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Max Engine Power

170 hp at 3750 rpm
92.45 hp at 5500 rpm

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Strong Hybrid

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

6
–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Lockable Differential/s

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
e-CVT

Number of Motors

–
1

Motor Type

–
AC Synchronous Motor

Max Engine Torque

–
122 Nm at 4400 - 4800 rpm

Max Motor Power

–
80.2hp

Max Motor Torque

–
141Nm

Combined Max Power

–
115.56hp

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

E20 Compatibility

–

Official Fuel Economy

–
27.97 kmpl

Battery Capacity

–
85 kWh

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
20.28 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
22.85 kmpl

Auto Start/Stop

–

0-100kph

–
11.99 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
7.14 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
9.5 s

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

4 Wheel Steer

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Rear Suspension Type

Semi Independent Twist Blade
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Tyre Size

245/55 R19
215/60 R17

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Wheel Size

19 inches
17 inches

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Front Tyre Size

245/55 R19
215/60 R17

Turning Radius

–
5.4 m

Dimensions

Boot Capacity

445 litres
–

Width

1922 mm
1795 mm

Wheelbase

2741 mm
2600 mm

Length

4605 mm
4365 mm

Height

1718 mm
1645 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1265-1295 kg

Comfort

Cooled Glovebox

Door Pockets

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Cooled Storage

Driver Armrest Storage

Cooled Cup Holders

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)

Comfort Headrest

–

Climate Control

2-zone
Manual

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Cabin Boot Access

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Front Seatback Pockets

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Heated ORVM

12 Volt Port

Foldable Seatback Table

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Interior Lamps

Keyless Entry

Launch Control

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Driving Modes

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Rear Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Auto Parking

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Roof Grab Handles

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Remote Locking

Bluetooth Connectivity

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Accessory Power Outlet

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Window Sun Shades

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Rear Reading Lamp

UV Cut Glass

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Safety

Automatic Wipers

Blind Spot Monitor

Side Airbag

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Door Ajar Warning

High Beam Assist

Seat Belt Warning

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Hill Start Assist

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Speed Assist System

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Electronic Stability Control

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
–

Front Collision Avoidance

Traction Control

Airbags

7
6

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Passenger Airbag

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

Adaptive Cruise Control

Driver Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Driver Attention Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Video Recording

–

Heads Up Display

Dual Tone Horn

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Rear Washer/Wiper

Brake Assist (BA)

Dashcam

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Exterior

Illuminated Logo

–

LED taillights

Stop Lamp

Projector Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

LED headlamps

ORVM turn indicators

Roof Rails

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED DRLs

Spoiler

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Cornering Headlights

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Connected LED

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Front Fog Lamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Interior

Trip Meter

Gear Indicator

Distance to Empty

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Instantaneous Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Seat Material

Leatherette
Fabric

Heated Seats

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Adjustable Front Headrests

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Ottoman Seats

–

Massage Seats

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Driver's Seat Memory

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Seat Count

5
5

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Entertainment

Branded Music System

JBL
–

Speakers

10
4

AUX Input

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Gesture Controls

Rear Entertainment Screens

CD Player

MirrorLink

Display

14.5-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Voice Commands

Alexa

Video Player

Front Passenger Screen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

USB Input

Web Browser

Touchpad

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Inbuilt Music App

–

Wireless Phone Charging

Steering Phone Controls

Audio System

Steering Audio Controls

Connected Car Features

App Details

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Summon Mode

–

Driving Analytics

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

Find My Car

Alexa Compatibility

–

In Car Payment

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Geo Fence

–

Phone App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Engine Start/Stop

Smart Drive Information

–

Live Location Sharing

SOS Button

–

Digital Key

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Location Based Services

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•11w

I have a daily work commute of around 50 km, of which nearly 40 km is on the highway. I am currently driving a Maruti Baleno and am planning to upgrade to an SUV. I have shortlisted three petrol automatic options: the Tata Harrier Adventure X Plus Dark 1.5L Petrol, Kia Seltos GTX(A) 1.5L CVT, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder V AWD 1.5L Automatic. I personally prefer the larger and more substantial Harrier, while my wife is inclined towards the Hyryder. I have also used my Baleno for nearly 10 years, so long-term reliability and longevity are very important factors for me in this purchase.

Verified
•11w

With 40 km of highway in your 50 km daily run and a 10-year plan, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder 1.5 petrol automatic fits your brief best from your list. It is a calm, easy choice for daily use, and it should be the cheapest and simplest car to live with over the long term. If you aren’t planning any off-roading, skip the AWD and stick to the 2WD to save around Rs 2 lakh.Why it suits you: that 1.5 petrol with the 6-speed torque-converter automatic is smooth and relaxed at steady highway speeds, so your daily run will feel easy rather than tiring. Toyota-Maruti parts and service are widely available and usually straightforward, which helps when you plan to keep the car for a decade. Also, coming from a Maruti Suzuki Baleno, the Hyryder will feel familiar to drive in the city but steadier on the highway, which should please both you and your wife.Two trade-offs to be aware of: quick overtakes at 90-110 kph need a firm press on the accelerator, and with five people and luggage, it can feel a bit slow. Also, the cabin is not as wide as the Kia's, so three adults in the back can feel tight on longer trips.If you want a bit more punch in everyday driving and a richer cabin, the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol IVT is the other strong pick. On the Harrier, petrol is a good choice, but for long-term ownership and ease of use, the Hyryder will likely be the simpler car to live with. For your commute and 10-year plan, the Hyryder automatic lines up best.

VehicleToyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Baleno
VehicleKia Seltos