How does the performance compare between Tata Safari Smart and Tata Nexon XZA Plus LUXS Diesel Dark Edition (2017 - 2023)?

The Tata Safari Smart delivers 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm torque, compared to Tata Nexon XZA Plus LUXS Diesel Dark Edition (2017 - 2023) which produces 113 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 260 Nm @ 1500 rpm torque.

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Tata Safari Smart ₹ 14.66 Lakh

Tata Nexon XZA Plus LUXS Diesel Dark Edition (2017 - 2023) ₹ 14.55 Lakh

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Tata Safari Smart vs Tata Nexon XZA Plus LUXS Diesel Dark Edition (2017 - 2023)

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

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Tata Safari Smart

₹ 14.66 Lakh

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Tata Nexon XZA Plus LUXS Diesel Dark Edition (2017 - 2023)

₹ 14.55 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

168 bhp @ 3750 rpm

Power

113 bhp @ 3750 rpm

350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm

Torque

260 Nm @ 1500 rpm

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

Engine / Motor

1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron

Manual

Gearbox

Semi-Automatic

FWD

Drivetrain

FWD

Diesel

Fuel

Diesel

16.3 km/l

Economy / Range

24.07 km/l

7 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Tata Safari Smart	Tata Nexon XZA Plus LUXS Diesel Dark Edition (2017 - 2023)
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 14.66 Lakh	₹ 14.55 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Diesel
Engine Type	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron
Power	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	113 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque	350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm	260 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)	FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	50 litres	44 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Range	815 Km	1059 Km
Fuel Economy	16.3 km/l	24.07 km/l
Body
Length	4668 mm	3993 mm
Width	1922 mm	1811 mm
Height	1795 mm	1606 mm
Wheelbase	2741 mm	2498 mm
Front Tyre	235 / 65 R17	215 / 60 R16
Rear Tyre	235 / 65 R17	215 / 60 R16
Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Semi-Independent; closed profile Twist beam with Coil Spring and shock absorber
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Ground Clearance	—	209mm
Turn Radius	—	5.1 metres
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	Drum
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	—
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Yes	Keyless
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Park Assist	—	Reverse Camera with Guidance
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	LED Projector	Halogen Projector
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Halogen	Halogen on front, Halogen on rear
ORVM	Black (Internally Adjustable)	Black (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	—	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	—	Passive
Rain Sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
Body Kit	—	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub Strips	—	Black
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Scuff Plates	Yes	Optional
Seating Capacity	7 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	3 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
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)
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	—
Rear Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	Full
Rear Seat Split	60:40 split	60:40 split
Third Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	—
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	—
Third Row Seat Split	50:50 split	—
Leather Gear Knob	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Internal with Key	Electric Tailgate Release
Anti Glare Mirror	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	—
Driver Armrest	—	Yes
Driver Armrest Storage	—	Yes
Interior Colour	—	Black
Seat Upholstery	—	Leatherette
Leather Steering	—	Yes
Interior Ambient Lights	—	Optional
Infotainment
Instrument	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	2 Trips	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	Yes	—
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Display	—	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	—	7 inch
Connectivity	—	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated Music System	—	Yes
Speakers	—	8
Steering Mounted Controls	—	Yes
Voice Command	—	Yes
Bluetooth	—	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	—	Yes
Auxiliary Port	—	Yes
Radio	—	Yes
USB	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Pillars	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes	—
Heater	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	2	2
Cupholder	Front Only	Front & Rear
Third Row Cup Holder	Yes	—
Cruise Control	—	Yes
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Window One Touch Down	—	Driver
Rear Defogger	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Sunroof	—	Electrically Adjustable
Vanity Mirror	—	Co-Driver Only
Cooled Glovebox	—	Yes
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
Wireless Charging	—	Yes
Other
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Car Status Via App	—	Yes
Car Unlock via App	—	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	—	Yes
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Km)	100000	100000
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Tata Safari Smart and Tata Nexon XZA Plus LUXS Diesel Dark Edition (2017 - 2023).

The Tata Safari Smart is priced at ₹ 14.66 Lakh, while the Tata Nexon XZA Plus LUXS Diesel Dark Edition (2017 - 2023) is priced at ₹ 14.55 Lakh.

The Tata Safari Smart delivers 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1750 - 2500 rpm torque, compared to the Tata Nexon XZA Plus LUXS Diesel Dark Edition (2017 - 2023) which produces 113 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 260 Nm @ 1500 rpm torque.

Tata Safari Smart features a Manual gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Tata Nexon XZA Plus LUXS Diesel Dark Edition (2017 - 2023) comes with a Semi-Automatic gearbox and Diesel fuel.