Tata Safari vs Tata Sierra

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Tata Safari

Tata Safari

Accomplished Ultra Stealth 6 seat 2.0 Diesel AT

26.76 lakh

Tata Sierra

Tata Sierra

Accomplished+ Diesel AT

21.29 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1956 cc
1497 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

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
118 hp at 4000 rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Max Engine Torque

–
260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

Official Fuel Economy

14.1 kmpl
19.22 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
50 litres

0-100kph

12.09 s
13.37 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.36 s
7.97 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

10 s
9.42 s

Auto Start/Stop

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
11.53 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
14.56 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
13.05 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
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

19 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/55 R19
225/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

245/55 R19
225/55 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4668 mm
4340 mm

Width

1922 mm
1841 mm

Height

1795 mm
1715 mm

Wheelbase

2741 mm
2730 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

420 litres
622-1257 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
205 mm

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
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Cooled Storage

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Comfort Headrest

Climate Control

2-zone
2-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

Yes (Gesture Control)

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Push Button Start

Foldable Seatback Table

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Rear AC Vents

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Third Row AC Vents

Auto Parking

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light
Front Passenger Only with Light

Bottle Holder in Doors

Ambient Lighting

Accessory Power Outlet

–

12 Volt Port

–

Cabin Boot Access

Acoustic Windshield

–

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
Automatic

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
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
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

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
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

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto-dimming

Dashcam

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Clutch Lock

–

Brake Fade Support

–

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
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
Body Coloured

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

Spoiler

Projector Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

LED taillights

Scuff Plates

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Manual

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Distance to Empty

Instantaneous Consumption

Trip Meter

Low Fuel Level Warning

Ottoman Seats

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Seat Count

6
5

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
–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

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
8

Wireless Phone Charging

USB Input

Satellite Navigation

On-board
In-built

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
JBL

CD Player

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

14.5-inch Touchscreen
12.3-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

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•14w

I am a serving Air Force officer and get transferred every three years. My daily car usage within the station is limited to about 10-15 km, with frequent start-stops. I also take occasional long drives of 700-1,000 km once every two months. I enjoy driving in the mountains, but do not do any serious off-roading. I already own a hatchback that my wife uses for short drives, and I am now looking to upgrade to an SUV. My family size is 2+1, and I prefer a 5-seater SUV with a 5-star safety rating. My budget is under ₹20 lakh (ex-showroom). I am confused between the diesel and petrol options. My current choices include the Harrier/Safari, Duster, Sierra, and Kushaq. Could you please help me choose the right car and variant? Suggestions for any other suitable options are also welcome.

Verified
•13w

With short daily runs inside base and a big highway trip every couple of months, under Rs. 20 lakh, the Tata Sierra is a good fit for you. Your use is lots of start-stop and only 10-15 km a day, the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with the automatic is the better pick, and you avoid the diesel’s DPF filter, which can clog with frequent short trips. For the mountains and those 700-1000 km drives, the Sierra's turbo petrol pulls cleanly on inclines and during quick overtakes, it feels stable at speed, and it carries a full 5-star crash rating. Ground clearance is good enough for bad roads and hill routes without being bulky to park.Tata also has a wider service network compared to Skoda and Renault, so it'll be easier to find workshops near remote postings.One trade-off to note. Tata service experience can be hit or miss, and if that is an issue, then consider the Hyundai Creta.Overall, for your usage pattern and budget, the Sierra lines up best. The Tata Sierra price starts at Rs 11.49 lakh and goes up to Rs 21.29 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

VehicleTata Sierra
VehicleHyundai Creta
•17w

I am currently facing difficulty upgrading from a 2021 MG Hector Petrol DCT (top variant). My parents own this car and are looking for a meaningful upgrade within a budget of around ₹35 lakh. They have test-driven the Tata Safari, Tata Harrier, and Tata Sierra but were not impressed with the overall quality and comfort. They are also open to considering smaller cars, as size is not a major concern.

Verified
•17w

Go for the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 L petrol automatic for your parents, it feels like a true step up from the MG Hector in smoothness, ride comfort and overall finish, while staying within your Rs 35 lakh budget. Coming from the Hector DCT, they will straight away notice the gearbox feels calmer in slow traffic. The seats are supportive, the suspension takes bad roads well, and the cabin stays quiet, which makes long drives easier. It also brings stronger safety and driver-assist tech, a clearer 360 camera and a more modern screen setup, and Mahindra’s service reach is wide across India.One thing to be aware of is that the size of the XUV 7XO will make it a bit more cumbersome to manoeuvre in traffic than the Hector.If third row comfort matters more, look at the Toyota Innova Hycross VX(O) Hybrid. It is very quiet, easy to drive, and the third row is more usable than the Mahindra's, though it can have a long waiting period.On the test drive, do a 20-minute loop with slow stop-go traffic and a rough patch to judge the low-speed smoothness and how well the car takes bumps.

VehicleMahindra XUV 7XO
VehicleMG Hector
VehicleToyota Innova HyCross