Safari and XUV 7XO petrol variants: Comparing Features, Performance, and Road Presence to see which SUV reigns supreme

By: Kashish Chawla

On: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 2:03 PM

Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO Comparison
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Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO Comparison: Mahindra has started the new year with a powerful new car, the XUV 7XO, which is a new avatar of the XUV 700 and is equipped with many modern features. On the other hand, Tata has also launched the Tata Safari with a petrol engine after many years. Both cars have created a buzz in the market. The XUV 7XO boasts a stunning look and is packed with features, while the new Tata Safari with a petrol engine is known for its powerful engine, comfortable ride, and reliability. If you are also planning to buy a car, let’s learn more about the features, looks, and engines of both cars.

Tata Safari Specifications

Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO Comparison
Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO Comparison (source- social media)

Both cars belong to the same segment, but there are significant differences in features, looks, and engine. Let’s look at all the features of the Safari car:-

  • Engine: New car now comes with a 1.5-litre GDI petrol engine.
  • Power: Petrol engine delivers 168 bhp of power and 280 Nm of torque.
  • Safety: 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and 7 airbags
  • Features: Petrol variant features a 14.5-inch infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital driver display, a panoramic sunroof, and ambient lighting, among other premium features.
  • Price: The base model with petrol engine starts at ₹13.29 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to ₹25.96 lakh.

Mahindra XUV 7XO Specifications

Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO Comparison
Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO Comparison (source- social media)
  • Engine: The petrol variant is equipped with a 2-litre turbo petrol engine.
  • Power: It is capable of generating 203 HP of power and 380 Nm of torque. This car will be available in FWD with the petrol engine.
  • Safety: Level 2 ADAS and 7 airbags
  • Features: This car, equipped with modern features, includes a large 12.3-inch touchscreen, digital meter, ambient lighting, Apple CarPlay support, wireless charging, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and many other features. Price: The base model with a petrol engine starts at ₹13.66 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to ₹23.64 lakh.

Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO features & specifications

Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO features & specifications
Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO features & specifications (source- social media)
Specifications Mahindra XUV 7XO Tata Safari
Length (mm) 4695 4668
Width (mm) 1890 1922
Height (mm) 1755 1795
Wheel Base (mm) 2750 2741
Ground Clearance (mm) 200 205
Alloy Wheel (inch) 19 19

Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO Comparison

Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO
Tata Safari Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO (source- social media)
Features Tata Safari Mahindra XUV 7XO
Segment Mid-size SUV Mid-size SUV
Engine 1.5-Litre GDI Petrol 2.0-litre turbo petrol
Power 168 HP 203 HP
Torque 280 Nm 380 Nm
Drive Type FWD FWD
Safety 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, 7 airbags Level-2 ADAS, 7 Airbags
Infotainment system 14.5-inch touchscreen 12.3-inch touchscreen
Driver Display 10.25-inch digital Digital Metre
Sunroof Panoramic Panoramic sunroof
Other Features Ambient lighting Ambient lighting, wireless charging, ventilated front seats, Apple CarPlay
Starting price (ex-showroom) ₹13.29 Lakh ₹13.66 Lakh
Top – Variant Price ₹25.96 Lakh ₹23.64 Lakh

 

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Kashish Chawla

Kashish Chawla is a content writer at Punjab Kesari. A journalist with 1.5+ experience years across digital media. She is graduated from Bachelors in Journalism and Mass communication from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, worked with Zee Media as a website content writer, and as a reported with Indianewslive.