How does the performance compare between Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR and Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023)?

The Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR delivers 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW) power and 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm torque, compared to Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) which produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm torque.

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Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR ₹ 15.97 Lakh

Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) ₹ 15.85 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR vs Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR

₹ 15.97 Lakh

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Tata Motors

Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023)

₹ 15.85 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW)

Power

168 bhp @ 3750 rpm

380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm

Torque

350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm

1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0 Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)

Engine / Motor

1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0 L Kryotec

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

FWD

Drivetrain

FWD

Petrol

Fuel

Diesel

—

Economy / Range

16.14 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

7 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR	Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023)
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 15.97 Lakh	₹ 15.85 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Engine Type	2.0 Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)	2.0 L Kryotec
Power	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Capacity	60 litres	50 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Misc	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	—
Electric Range	—	807 Km
Fuel Economy	—	16.14 km/l
Body
Length	4695 mm	4661 mm
Width	1890 mm	1894 mm
Height	1755 mm	1786 mm
Wheelbase	2750 mm	2741 mm
Front Tyre	235 / 65 R17	235 / 70 R16
Rear Tyre	235 / 65 R17	235 / 70 R16
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod and Coil Spring
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheel	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel
Ground Clearance	—	205 mm
Turn Radius	—	5.8 metres
Kerb weight	—	1825 kg
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	—
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Optional	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	Yes	—
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	—
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	—
Central Lock	Remote	With Key
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	—	Yes
Traction Control System	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	Halogen	Halogen Projector
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	—
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Halogen	—
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable)	Black (Internally Adjustable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome
Roof Antenna	Yes	—
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Body Kit	—	Cladding - Black/Grey
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Seating Capacity	5 Person	7 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	3 Rows
Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	Full
Rear Seat Split	Yes	60:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	—
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Puddle Lamp	Optional	Optional
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Scuff Plates	—	Optional
Third Row Seat	—	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Type	—	Bench
Third Row Seat Split	—	50:50 split
Interior Colour	—	Grey / Black
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	—
Screen Size	10.35 inch	—
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	—
Speakers	6	—
Voice Command	Yes	—
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	—
GPS	Yes	—
Radio	Yes	—
USB	Yes	—
Instrument	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 1 Trip	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Alexa	Yes	—
Rear Screen	—	Optional
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents on Pillars
Heater	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Rear Defogger	Yes	—
Rear Wiper	Yes	—
Vanity Mirror	Co-Driver Only	—
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Cupholder	Front & Rear	Front & Third
Sunglass Holder	Yes	Yes
Third Row AC	—	Separate Zone, Vents on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Controls
Cooled Glovebox	—	Yes
Third Row Cup Holder	—	Yes
Other
Find My Car	Yes	—
Geofencing	Yes	—
Car Status Via App	Yes	—
Emergency Call System	Yes	—
OTA Update	Yes	—
AC On Off via App	Yes	—
Car Unlock via App	Yes	—
Sunroof via App	Yes	—
Remote Light Flash via App	Yes	—
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	100000
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR and Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023).

The Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR is priced at ₹ 15.97 Lakh, while the Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) is priced at ₹ 15.85 Lakh.

The Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR delivers 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW) power and 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm torque, compared to the Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) which produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm torque.

Mahindra XUV700 AX 3 Petrol MT 5 STR features a Manual gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) comes with a Manual gearbox and Diesel fuel.