Tata Safari vs Toyota Innova Hycross

Autocar India
Tata Safari

Tata Safari

Accomplished Ultra Stealth 6 seat 2.0 Diesel AT

26.76 lakh

Toyota Innova HyCross

Toyota Innova Hycross

Hybrid ZX (O) 7 seat

31.84 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Strong Hybrid

Engine Displacement

1956 cc
1987 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
e-CVT

Number of Gears

6
Variable

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

170 hp at 3750 rpm
183.7 hp at 6600 rpm

Max Engine Torque

–
188 Nm at 4400 - 5200 rpm

Combined Max Power

–
183.7hp at 6600rpm

Max Motor Torque

–
206Nm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

–

Official Fuel Economy

14.1 kmpl
23.24 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
52 litres

0-100kph

12.09 s
10.69 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.36 s
6.1 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

10 s
8.07 s

E20 Compatibility

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
13.1 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
16.1 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Semi Independent Twist Blade
Torsion beam Semi-independent

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

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Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Wheel Size

19 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/55 R19
225/50 R18

Rear Tyre Size

245/55 R19
225/50 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4668 mm
4755 mm

Width

1922 mm
1850 mm

Height

1795 mm
1790 mm

Wheelbase

2741 mm
2850 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

420 litres
–

Doors

5
5

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)
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
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

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

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
–

Bottle Holder in Doors

Ambient Lighting

Accessory Power Outlet

12 Volt Port

Cabin Boot Access

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

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
–

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
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
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

–

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

BNCAP Rating

–
5

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
–

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
Digital & Analog

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
7

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

Powered

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
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
–

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
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
Wired

Display

14.5-inch Touchscreen
10.1-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

•21w

I am looking to upgrade from a 2018 Ertiga VXI CNG to a petrol AT 7-seater for daily Mumbai city use majorly. I have shortlisted the MG Hector Plus Savvy Pro AT, Tata Safari Adventure X Petrol AT, XUV 7XO AX7 Petrol AT and Innova HyCross GXO (non-hybrid). Which one is the best option for long-term use, comfort for a large family of five, reliability and decent mileage?

Verified
•20w

Since mileage is a concern, the Toyota Innova HyCross will be ruled out here. The Hycross hybrid is a lot better, but the non-hybrid version is good for 7kpl at best, which isn't the best figure. The MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari and Mahindra XUV 7XO are good and tech-laden, but the third row space is best for kids and short drives for adults.A good option to consider would be the Kia Carens Clavis. The Clavis is an MPV that is high on practicality and comfort, and gets multiple powertrain options and lots of features. The third row is spacious and close to the Ertiga in terms of roominess, thereby even adults can travel in comfort. The ride quality is good, and the turbo-petrol engine has enough punch even with a full load. The Clavis is also high on features, and it will be the best choice among all the rest.

VehicleKia Carens Clavis
VehicleToyota Innova HyCross
VehicleMG Hector
VehicleTata Safari
VehicleMahindra XUV 7XO