Tata Safari vs Maruti Suzuki Xl6

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

1956 cc
1462 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

170 hp at 3750 rpm
103hp at 6000rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Max Engine Torque

–
136.8Nm at 4400rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

–

Official Fuel Economy

14.1 kmpl
20.27 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

0-100kph

12.09 s
14.31 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.36 s
8.38 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

10 s
10.97 s

E20 Compatibility

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
9.2 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
17.01 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
13.11 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

–
16.31 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Semi Independent Twist Blade
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Wheel Size

19 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/55 R19
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

245/55 R19
195/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Turning Radius

–
5.2 m

Dimensions

Length

4668 mm
4445 mm

Width

1922 mm
1775 mm

Height

1795 mm
1755 mm

Wheelbase

2741 mm
2740 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Boot Capacity

420 litres
209-692 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1225 kg

Comfort

Roof Grab Handles

Rear Power Outlet

Electric Tailgate Release

Rear Reading Lamp

Rear Window Sun Shades

Driving Modes

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Remote Locking

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Dead Pedal

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cooled Storage

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Interior Lamps

Heated ORVM

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Hands-free Boot Opening

Glove Box

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Door Pockets

Front Seatback Pockets

Powered Tailgate

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Push Button Start

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Rear AC Vents

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Sunroof

Panoramic

Third Row AC Vents

Auto Parking

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Ambient Lighting

Accessory Power Outlet

–

12 Volt Port

–

Cabin Boot Access

Sunglass Holder

–

Trunk Light

–

Safety

Seat Belt Warning

Brake Assist (BA)

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Side Airbag

Video Recording

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

Curtain Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Manual

Airbags

7
6

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

Speed Assist System

–

Automatic Wipers

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Boot Open Warning

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Traction Control

Automatic Headlamps

Overspeed Warning

Rear Defogger

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Front Collision Avoidance

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Heads Up Display

–

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Driver Airbag

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Hill Descent Control

Hill Start Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Control

Rear Washer/Wiper

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Attention Warning

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Dashcam

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Manual

Exterior

Illuminated Logo

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Stop Lamp

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Rub Strips

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Roof Rails

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

Connected LED

LED headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

Spoiler

Projector Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

LED taillights

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Distance to Empty

Instantaneous Consumption

Trip Meter

Low Fuel Level Warning

Ottoman Seats

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Seat Count

6
6

Massage Seats

Driver's Seat Memory

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front Only

Individual Chairs at Rear

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Adjustable Front Headrests

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Heated Seats

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
50:50

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Armrest

Sliding Middle Row

–

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–

Entertainment

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Third Row USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Voice Commands

Alexa

Steering Audio Controls

Video Player

Speakers

10
6

Wireless Phone Charging

USB Input

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Rear Entertainment Screens

Touchpad

Front Passenger Screen

–

AUX Input

Gesture Controls

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Inbuilt Music App

–

Branded Music System

JBL

CD Player

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

14.5-inch Touchscreen
7-inch Touchscreen

Connected Car Features

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Summon Mode

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Location Based Services

–

Emergency Call Button

Low Battery Warning

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Phone App

–

App Details

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Find My Car

Geo Fence

Over the air (OTA) updates

Alexa Compatibility

Driving Analytics

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

SOS Button

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Questions you may find useful

•20h

Currently, I am using Celerio AMT that has completed 1,63,000 km in 12 year. I want to purchase a 6-7 seater car. I have shortlisted Suzuki XL6, Kia Carens Clavis or Tata Safari. Which car should I buy and should it be petrol or CNG?

•13w

I m planning to buy 7 seater petrol car. Yearly running 6K to 7K. Confused between carens premium o, xl6 Zeta, clavis HTE EX and Safari PureX. I love safari but concern about city maneuver and if worth to spend 19 lakhs when I m getting carens petrol at 12.7 lakhs, xl6 cng 13.7 lakhs and Clavis at 15 lakhs