Head-to-Head Showdown
Tata Safari XZA+ (O) 6 S Red Dark Edition (2021 - 2023) vs Kia Sorento HTE 7 Seater Petrol
Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.
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Comparison
Key Specifications Matrix
168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Power
Hybrid: 132.4 kW(177.55 bhp) Engine & 47.7 kW (63.96 bhp) Motor @ 5500 rpm
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Torque
Hybrid: 265 Nm (Engine) & 264 Nm (Motor) @ 1500 - 4500 rpm
1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0 L Kryotec
Engine / Motor
Smartstream 1.6Turbo GDi Hybrid T-GDi Petrol Hybrid
Automatic
Gearbox
Automatic
FWD
Drivetrain
2WD
Diesel
Fuel
Petrol
14.08 km/l
Economy / Range
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6 Seater
Seating
7 Seater
6
Airbags
7
Full Technical Specifications
Comprehensive Breakdown| Specification | Tata Safari XZA+ (O) 6 S Red Dark Edition (2021 - 2023) | Kia Sorento HTE 7 Seater Petrol |
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| Pricing & Availability | ||
| Price Amount | ₹ 25.21 Lakh | ₹ 27.99 Lakh |
| Price Type | Ex-Showroom | Ex-Showroom |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
Smartstream 1.6Turbo GDi Hybrid |
| Fuel | Diesel |
Petrol |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L Kryotec |
T-GDi Petrol Hybrid |
| Power | 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm |
Hybrid: 132.4 kW(177.55 bhp) Engine & 47.7 kW (63.96 bhp) Motor @ 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm |
Hybrid: 265 Nm (Engine) & 264 Nm (Motor) @ 1500 - 4500 rpm |
| Transmission | Automatic (Torque Converter - TC) - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode |
6 Speed Automatic Transmission (6 AT) |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
2WD (2 Wheel Drive) |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 litres |
67 Litres |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 |
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| Electric Range | 704 Km |
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| Fuel Economy | 14.08 km/l |
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| Engine Misc | — | 1598 cc (Hybrid) |
| Body | ||
| Length | 4661 mm |
4815 mm |
| Width | 1894 mm |
1900 mm |
| Height | 1786 mm |
1785 mm (with Roof Rack) |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm |
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| Wheelbase | 2741 mm |
2815 mm |
| Turn Radius | 5.8 metres |
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| Kerb weight | 1825 kg |
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| Front Tyre | 235 / 60 R18 |
235/ 60 R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235 / 60 R18 |
235/ 60 R18 |
| Front Suspension | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar |
McPherson Strut & Stabilizer |
| Rear Suspension | Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod and Coil Spring |
Independent Multi-link |
| Steering | Power assisted (Hydraulic) |
Manual Tilt & Telescopic Steering |
| Wheel | Alloy Wheels |
R18- 46.20 cm (18 inch) Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels |
| Spare Wheel | Steel |
135/ 80 D18 (Steel) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) |
7 Airbags (Front Dual, Front Seat Side, Side Curtain, Driver Knee) |
| Front Brake | Disc |
Disc |
| Rear Brake | Disc |
Disc |
| ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes |
| EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) | Yes | — |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes | ESC (Electronic Stability Control) & VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) |
| Hill Hold Control | Yes | HAC (Hill-start Assist Control) |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | DBC (Downhill Brake Control) |
| Traction Control System | Yes | ESC (Electronic Stability Control), HAC (Hill start Assist Control), VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) |
| Parking Sensors | Rear |
Front & Rear Parking Sensors |
| Park Assist | 360 Degree Camera |
Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines |
| Speed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph |
Manual Speed Limit Assist |
| Seatbelt Warning | Yes | Front & Rear All Seat 3-Point Seat Belts with Reminder |
| Child Seat Anchor Point | Yes | Yes, ISOFIX Mounts |
| Central Lock | Keyless |
Smart Key, Speed Sensing Auto Door Locks, Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock |
| Speed Sensitive Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Remote Vehicle Immobilization |
| AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) | — | MCB (Multi-Collision Brake) |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Management System) | — | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Dynamic Brake Lights | — | ESS (Emergency Stop Signal) |
| Mid Rear Seat Belt | — | 3-Point Seat Belt with Reminder |
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| Exterior | ||
| Number of Doors | 5 Doors |
5 |
| Headlight | Bi-Xenon Projector |
Crystal Cube LED Projection Headlamps with Auto Light Control |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Auto Light Control |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Cornering Headlamps | Passive |
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| Headlamp Levelling | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Light | Halogen |
LED MFR Fog Lamps |
| ORVM | Black (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable) |
Electric Adjust Outside Mirrors with Power Fold, LED Indicator |
| Turn Indicators on ORVM | Yes | Yes (LED Indicators) |
| Taillamp | LED |
Star Map LED Tail Lamps, LED High Mount Stop Lamp |
| External Door Handles | Chrome |
Grab Handles with Touch Sensor & Pocket Lighting |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Rain Sensing Aero Wiper |
| Roof Antenna | Yes | Shark Fin Antenna |
| Body Coloured Bumper | Yes | — |
| Body Kit | Cladding - Black/Grey |
Robust Front & Rear Skid Plate with Satin Chrome Finish |
| DRL (Daytime Running Lights) | — | Star Map LED DRLs with Integrated Turn Signals |
| Rub Strips | — | Satin Chrome Body Side & Fender Garnish, Beltline with Satin Chrome Finish |
| Interior | ||
| Interior | Dual Tone |
Smoky Black & Grey Two Tone Interior, Leatherette Soft Touch Door Trim, Sporty Alloy Pedals |
| Scuff Plates | Optional | — |
| Seating Capacity | 6 Person |
7 |
| Seating Row | 3 Rows |
3 |
| Driver Seat | 8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) |
10-Way Power Driver Seat with Lumbar Adjust |
| Driver Armrest | Yes | — |
| Front Passenger Seat | 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) |
6-way Passenger Seat |
| Driver Armrest Storage | Yes | — |
| Headrest | Front, Second & Third |
2-way Adjustable Headrests (All Rows) |
| Front Seat Back Pocket | Yes | Premium Seatback Panel |
| Rear Seat | 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down) |
60:40 Split Rear Seats |
| Rear Seat Type | Captain Seats |
Bench Seat |
| Rear Seat Folding | Full |
Remote Folding |
| Rear Seat Split | 60:40 split |
60-40 Seat Split |
| Third Row Seat | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) |
50:50 Split Seats with Folding |
| Third Row Seat Type | Bench |
Folding Seats |
| Third Row Seat Split | 50:50 split |
50:50 split |
| Ventilated Seats | Cooled |
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| Interior Colour | Oyster White / Black |
Smoky Black & Grey |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather |
Leatherette Seats |
| Leather Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Gear Knob | Yes | — |
| Interior Door Handles | Chrome |
Metal Paint Interior Door Handles |
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear |
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| Cabin Boot Access | Yes | Yes (via Folding Seats) |
| Boot Opener | Electric Tailgate Release |
Manual |
| Anti Glare Mirror | Electronic - Internal Only |
Auto Anti-Glare Rear View Mirror |
| Interior Ambient Lights | Multi-colour |
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| Puddle Lamp | Optional | Grab Handles with Pocket Lighting |
| Cabin Lamp | Front and Rear |
LED Map & Luggage Lamps |
| Vanity Mirror Light | Co-Driver Only |
Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamp | Yes | LED Map & Luggage Lamps |
| Mid Rear Head Rest | — | 2-way Adjustable |
| Interior Ambient Light | — | 64 Color Ambient Mood Lighting |
| Infotainment | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display |
31.24 cm (12.3 inch) HD Touchscreen |
| Screen Size | 10 inch |
31.24 cm (12.3 inch) |
| Rear Screen | Optional | — |
| Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired) |
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| Integrated Music System | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 9 |
6 Speakers |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Phone & Audio Streaming |
Yes |
| Auxiliary Port | Yes | — |
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Yes | C-Type USB Charger (All Rows x2) |
| Instrument | Analogue - Digital |
Advanced 10.5 cm (4.2 inch) Color TFT MID |
| Tripmeter | Electronic 2 Trips |
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| Average Fuel Consumption | Yes | Yes |
| Average Speed | Yes | Yes |
| Instant Fuel Consumption | Yes | — |
| Clock | Digital |
Yes |
| Low Fuel Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | — |
| Shift Indicator | Yes | — |
| Tachometer | Digital |
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| Cluster Brightness Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Head Unit Size | — | 31.24 cm (12.3 inch) |
| Android Auto | — | Wireless |
| Apple CarPlay | — | Wireless |
| Distance to Empty (DTE) | — | Yes |
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| Comfort | ||
| AC | Yes (Automatic Dual Zone) |
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
| Front AC | Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control |
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with Front Infinity Air Vents |
| Rear AC | Blower, Vents on Pillars |
Rear AC Vents (2nd & 3rd Row) |
| Third Row AC | Separate Zone, Vents on Pillars, Common Fan Speed Controls |
Rear AC Vents |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist |
| Keyless Button Start | Yes | Smart Key with Push Button Start |
| Steering Adjust | Tilt & Telescopic |
Manual Tilt & Telescopic Steering |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear |
Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes, Heated Rear Windshield |
| Rear Wiper | Yes | Integrated Rear Spoiler with Hidden Wiper & Washer |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
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| Vanity Mirror | Co-Driver Only |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors |
| Headlight Ignition On Reminder | Yes | — |
| 12V Power Outlet | Yes | — |
| Cupholder | Front, Second & Third |
2nd Row Center Armrest with Cup Holder |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | — |
| Sunglass Holder | Yes | — |
| Third Row Cup Holder | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Window One Touch Down | — | All Door Windows One Touch Auto Up/ Down with Safety |
| Window One Touch Up | — | Yes (All Windows) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | — | Lithium Ion Polymer |
| Capacity | — | 1.49 kWh |
| Misc (Battery) | — | Operating Voltage: 270V, Located entirely under the cabin floor, V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Technology, 220 V Power Outlet |
| Other | ||
| Find My Car | Yes | — |
| Geofencing | Yes | — |
| Car Status Via App | Yes | — |
| OTA Update | Yes | — |
| Car Unlock via App | Yes | — |
| Remote Light Flash via App | Yes | — |
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty (Years) | 3 |
3 Years (Extendable up to 5 Years*) |
| Warranty (Km) | 100000 |
Unlimited km |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | — | 8 Years (High Voltage Battery) |
| Battery Warranty (Km) | — | 1,60,000 km (High Voltage Battery) |
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Tata Safari XZA+ (O) 6 S Red Dark Edition (2021 - 2023) and Kia Sorento HTE 7 Seater Petrol.
The Tata Safari XZA+ (O) 6 S Red Dark Edition (2021 - 2023) is priced at ₹ 25.21 Lakh, while the Kia Sorento HTE 7 Seater Petrol is priced at ₹ 27.99 Lakh.
The Tata Safari XZA+ (O) 6 S Red Dark Edition (2021 - 2023) delivers 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm torque, compared to the Kia Sorento HTE 7 Seater Petrol which produces Hybrid: 132.4 kW(177.55 bhp) Engine & 47.7 kW (63.96 bhp) Motor @ 5500 rpm power and Hybrid: 265 Nm (Engine) & 264 Nm (Motor) @ 1500 - 4500 rpm torque.
Tata Safari XZA+ (O) 6 S Red Dark Edition (2021 - 2023) features a Automatic gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Kia Sorento HTE 7 Seater Petrol comes with a Automatic gearbox and Petrol fuel.
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