Tata Safari vs Innova Vs XUV 500

Tata safari vs XUV 500 vs Innova crysta
Call it the Rebirth of the Legendary Tata safari or a 7-seater harrier, it’s the kind that the market wants. The safari has some serious rivals in the segment including the Innova Crysta and XUV 500.

Tata Safari vs Innova Vs XUV 500: Engine

Tata safari engine
The new Tata safari is powered by FIAT sourced Kyrotec 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine. The engine makes 167bhp and 350Nm torque. 
The New XUV 500 will get an upgraded engine that will be BS6 compliant and makes more power than the previous generation. The 2.2L mHawk  will feature an electronically controlled turbocharger for better power delivery.
The Innova has a petrol option, 2.7L petrol engine that was upgraded to have Dual Variable valve timing. The engine develops 161bhp and 245N-m torque at 3800rpm.  The 2.4L diesel engine that powers the Innova Crysta is a turbocharged unit and generates 148bhp and 360N-m torque.
 Tata SafariInnova Crysta DieselXUV 500
Engine TypeDiesel 2.0 Twin Turbo2.4L Diesel enginemHAWK155 Diesel engine
Displacement(cc)1,95623932179
Max Power(bhp)167bhp148bhp152bhp
Max Torque(Nm)350Nm360Nm360Nm

Transmission

Xuv 500 gear knob
The Tata safari can be had with either a six speed manual or six speed automatic transmission. The Automatic gearbox is smooth while shifting and the manual has a light clutch and a crisp gear shift can be absorbed. The new Safari will not be getting the 4WD but it is expected to be launched with 4WD.
The new XUV 500 offers a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed Synchromesh torque converter gearbox with manual mode but it does not provide full control in the manual mode. The Innova is mated with a 6-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual gearbox.
 Tata SafariInnova Crysta DieselXUV500
Transmission typeAutomatic/ManualAutomatic/ManualAutomatic/Manual
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
Drive TypeFWDRWDFWD

Tata Safari vs Innova Vs XUV 500: Dimensions

Toyota Innova crysta
The Innova Crysta Being an MPV is longer than all for more third row space but the safari and XUV 500 are wider than the Innova.
MeasurementsTata SafariInnova Crysta DieselXUV 500
Length4661mm4735mm4585mm
Width1894mm1830mm1890mm
Height1786mm1795mm1785mm
Wheelbase2741mm2750mm2700mm
Ground Clearance200mm176mm200mm

Steering, suspension and brakes

XUV 500 desert
The Tata Safari suspension system is on the softer side to make your ride  more comfortable. It also gets disc brakes on all four wheels. The Crysta offers a great ride quality which makes it the king of MPV but XUV 500 has a great handling and highway stability and also a comfy ride.
 Tata SafariInnova Crysta DieselXUV 500
Front Suspension Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll BarDouble Wishbone With Torsion BarMcPherson Strut with Anti-Roll Bar Independent Suspension
Rear SuspensionSemi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring4-Link with Coil SpringMultilink with Anti-Roll Bar Independent Suspension
Steering TypeElectricElectricElectric
Front Brake TypeDiscDiscDisc
Rear Brake TypeDiscDrumDisc
Tyre Size235/60 R18205/55 R17235/60 R18

Safari vs Innova Vs XUV 500: Interior

Tata safari interior
The Safari interior is luxurious and is different from the Harrier in terms of color scheme. Third row passengers also get dedicated AC vents with blower settings and USB ports for mobile charging. 
The Interior was always a shine for the XUV500 and it’s not different now. The instrument cluster has a circular multi information display in the center of the analog dials that gives a sporty feel.
The Innova Crysta interior has a complete black finish with wooden touch on the dashboard. It has an 8-inch infotainment system and large multi information display along with an engine start-stop button.
 Tata SafariInnova Crysta DieselXUV 500
Tachometer ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Multi Information Display✔️✔️✔️
Leather Seats ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Leather Wrapped Steering  Wheel✔️✔️✔️
Electronic Adjustable  SeatFront ❌Front
Sunroof Panoramic ❌ ✔️
Ventilated Seats❌❌❌
Infotainment System8.8-inch touch screen Infotainment8-inch touch screen Infotainment7-inch touch screen Infotainment
Speaker System464
Cooled Glove Box ❌ ✔️ ❌

Comfort and convenience

Tata safari dashboard
The SUVs are meant to be comfortable, the Safari and XUV 500 does just that. The Innova Crysta misses out some advanced features such as sunroof and connected car features.
 Tata SafariInnova Crysta DieselXUV 500
Power Steering ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Power Windows Front✔️✔️✔️
Power Windows Rear ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Power Boot ❌ ❌ ❌
Automatic Climate Control✔️✔️✔️
Air Quality Control ❌ ❌ ❌
Remote Trunk Opener ✔️ ❌ ✔️
Remote Fuel Lid Opener❌❌❌
Remote Engine Start/Stop❌❌❌
Adjustable Headrest ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Rear Seat Centre ArmRest✔️✔️ ✔️
Height Adjustable Front  Seat Belts✔️✔️❌
Cup Holders Front✔️✔️✔️
Cup Holders Rear✔️✔️✔️
Rear AC Vents✔️✔️✔️
Multifunction Steering  Wheel✔️✔️✔️
Cruise Control✔️✔️✔️
Parking SensorsRearRearRear
Navigation System✔️✔️✔️
Find My Car Location❌❌❌
Real-Time Vehicle  Tracking✔️❌❌
Foldable Rear Seat60:40 Split60:40 Split60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry✔️✔️✔️
Engine Start Stop Button✔️✔️✔️
Voice Control✔️❌✔️
Hands-Free Tailgate❌❌❌
KeyLess Entry✔️✔️✔️
Drive Modes320
Autonomous Parking❌❌❌

Safety

Safety
All the SUVs have standard safety features such as ABS, EBD and airbags. The Tata safari is based on the same platform as that of the harrier which got 5-star safety ratings. The Innova gets a 5-star rating in the euro NCAP and the XUV 500 gets 4-star.
 Tata SafariInnova Crysta DieselXUV 500
Anti Lock Braking System ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Brake Assist❌✔️❌
Central Locking✔️✔️✔️
Power Door Locks✔️✔️✔️
Child Safety Locks ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Anti Theft Alarm✔️✔️❌
No Of Airbags666
Rear Seat Belts✔️✔️✔️
Seat Belt Warning✔️✔️✔️
Door Ajar Warning ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Side Impact Beams✔️✔️ ✔️
Front Impact Beams✔️✔️✔️
Traction Control✔️ ❌ ❌
Vehicle Stability Control  System ❌✔️❌
Engine Immobilizer✔️✔️✔️
Crash Sensor✔️✔️✔️
EBD✔️✔️✔️
Electronic Stability  Control✔️ ❌✔️
Follow Me Home Headlamps✔️❌✔️
Rear Camera✔️❌✔️
Isofix Child Seat Mounts✔️ ✔️❌
Heads Up Display❌❌❌
Hill Assist✔️✔️✔️
Hill Descent Control✔️❌✔️
360 View Camera❌❌❌
Off road features❌❌ ❌

Prices

Safari rear
The XUV 500 is priced the least from ₹15 Lakh to ₹19.53 Lakh among the three and offers a lot for what it is priced. The Safari is priced from ₹14.49 Lakh to ₹21.45 Lakh ex showroom and offers a similar package compared to the XUV 500. The Innova on the other hand misses out several features but is priced from ₹16.64 to ₹ 24.33 Lakh which is pretty high for what it offers.

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