How does the performance compare between Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) and Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Petrol MT 7 STR (E)?

The Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) delivers 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm torque, compared to Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Petrol MT 7 STR (E) which produces 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW) power and 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm torque.

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Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) ₹ 15.85 Lakh

Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Petrol MT 7 STR (E) ₹ 16.39 Lakh

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Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) vs Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Petrol MT 7 STR (E)

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

Tata Motors

Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023)

₹ 15.85 Lakh

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Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Petrol MT 7 STR (E)

₹ 16.39 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

168 bhp @ 3750 rpm

Power

197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW)

350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm

Torque

380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm

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

Engine / Motor

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

Manual

Gearbox

Manual

FWD

Drivetrain

FWD

Diesel

Fuel

Petrol

16.14 km/l

Economy / Range

—

7 Seater

Seating

7 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023)	Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Petrol MT 7 STR (E)
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 15.85 Lakh	₹ 16.39 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Engine Type	2.0 L Kryotec	2.0 Turbo Petrol With Direct Injection (TGDi)
Power	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW)
Torque	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)	Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Capacity	50 litres	60 litres
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Electric Range	807 Km	—
Fuel Economy	16.14 km/l	—
Engine Misc	—	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Body
Length	4661 mm	4695 mm
Width	1894 mm	1890 mm
Height	1786 mm	1755 mm
Ground Clearance	205 mm	—
Wheelbase	2741 mm	2750 mm
Turn Radius	5.8 metres	—
Kerb weight	1825 kg	—
Front Tyre	235 / 70 R16	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyre	235 / 70 R16	235 / 65 R17
Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar	McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod and Coil Spring	Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Steering	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheel	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver
Safety
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Front Brake	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	—
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System	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
Central Lock	With Key	Remote
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
NCAP Rating	—	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Dynamic Brake Lights	—	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	—	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
ORVM	Black (Internally Adjustable)	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Chrome	Body Coloured
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	—
Follow Me Home Headlamps	—	Yes
Fog Light	—	Halogen
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Optional	—
Seating Capacity	7 Person	7 Person
Seating Row	3 Rows	3 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)
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, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Rear Seat	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Partial
Rear Seat Split	60:40 split	60:40 split
Third Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	—
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Split	50:50 split	50:50 split
Interior Colour	Grey / Black	—
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Interior Door Handles	Black	Chrome
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
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Head Rest	—	Yes
Infotainment
Rear Screen	Optional	—
Instrument	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip
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	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
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
Alexa	—	Yes
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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	Blower, Vents on Pillars	Blower, Vents on Pillars
Third Row AC	Separate Zone, Vents on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Controls	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	Yes	Yes
Cupholder	Front & Third	Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	—
Sunglass Holder	Yes	Yes
Third Row Cup Holder	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Rear Defogger	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Sunroof	—	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	—	Co-Driver Only
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)	100000	Unlimited
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) and Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Petrol MT 7 STR (E).

The Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) is priced at ₹ 15.85 Lakh, while the Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Petrol MT 7 STR (E) is priced at ₹ 16.39 Lakh.

The Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) delivers 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm torque, compared to the Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Petrol MT 7 STR (E) which produces 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm (147kW) power and 380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm torque.

Tata Safari XE (2021 - 2023) features a Manual gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Mahindra XUV700 AX5 Select Petrol MT 7 STR (E) comes with a Manual gearbox and Petrol fuel.