Tata Harrier vs Tata Safari

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Tata Harrier
Tata Safari

Tata

Harrier

From ₹12.99 Lakh

Tata

Safari

From ₹13.4 Lakh

Tata HarrierSmart Petrol MT · ₹12.99 Lakh
Tata SafariSmart Petrol MT · ₹13.4 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Harrier: ₹12.99 Lakh (ahead) Safari: ₹13.4 Lakh Harrier ₹40,000 cheaper
Safety Harrier: 5 stars Safari: 5 stars Bharat NCAP
Mileage Harrier: Not published Safari: 15 kmpl Claimed
Power Harrier: 170 PS Safari: 170 PS Torque 280 vs 280 Nm
Boot Harrier: 445 litres (ahead) Safari: 73 litres Length 4,605 vs 4,668 mm
Versions Harrier: 26 Safari: 30 (ahead)

Pick the Harrier for the lower price and the bigger boot.

Pick the Safari for more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹12.99 Lakh
₹13.4 Lakh
On-road in
₹14.81 Lakh
₹15.59 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹24,886 a month
₹26,188 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
170 PS
170 PS
Torque
280 Nm
280 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
15 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Mid-Size / Full-Size 5-Seater Luxury SUV
3-Row 6-Seater & 7-Seater Luxury Flagship SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
6 / 7 Seats (Captain Seats in 6S with Boss Mode)

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Diesel / Petrol
Diesel / Petrol
Displacement
1,956 cc (2.0L)
1,956 cc (2.0L)
Engine Config
2.0L Kryotec 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Common Rail Turbocharged Diesel with Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT)
2.0L Kryotec 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Common Rail Turbo Diesel with Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Terrain Response Modes (Normal, Rough, Wet) & Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, City, Sport)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Terrain Response Modes (Normal, Rough, Wet) & Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, City, Sport)
0-100
9.8 sec (MT) / 9.5 sec (AT)
10.2 sec (MT) / 9.8 sec (AT)
Top Speed
190 km/h
190 km/h
Petrol Engine Option
1.5L Hyperion turbo GDi petrol, 4-cylinder
1.5L Hyperion Turbo GDi Petrol, 4-Cylinder

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-speed manual / 6-speed torque-converter automatic, on both the 2.0 diesel and the 1.5 turbo petrol
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (Hyundai-sourced with Smart E-Shifter) (Diesel); Petrol offered with 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Gears
6
6
Paddles
Yes (Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters on 6-Speed AT)
Yes (Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters on 6-Speed AT)
Hybrid
None
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 302 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 302 mm)
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 285 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard across all variants
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 285 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard on all variants
Front Suspension
Independent Lower Wishbone MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar (Land Rover D8 Pedigree)
Independent Lower Wishbone MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar (Land Rover D8 Pedigree)
Rear Suspension
Semi-Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Springs (OMEGARC Architecture)
Semi-Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Springs (OMEGARC Architecture)
Wheel Type
18-inch / 19-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts
19-inch Dual-Tone Machined Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts
Tyre Size
235/60 R18 (or 245/55 R19 Tubeless Radial)
245/55 R19 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size 16/17-inch Spare Wheel mounted under chassis
Full Size 16/17-inch Spare Wheel mounted under rear chassis

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,605 mm
4,668 mm (+63 mm over Harrier)
Width
1,922 mm (Widest SUV in class)
1,922 mm
Height
1,718 mm
1,795 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,741 mm
2,741 mm (Land Rover-derived wheelbase)
Ground Clearance
205 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance; Approach Angle: 26.5°, Departure Angle: 30.7°)
205 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
1,675 kg - 1,735 kg
1,770 kg - 1,825 kg
Boot Space
445 Litres (expandable to 815 L with 60:40 folded seats)
73L (all 3 rows up) / 420L (3rd row flat) / 827L (all rear seats folded flat)
Fuel Tank
50 Litres
50 Litres
Turning Radius
5.7 m
5.8 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Bharat NCAP (2023): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.08/32) and 5 stars for children (44.54/49). Global NCAP also gave it 5 stars for adults and children in 2023.
Bharat NCAP (2023): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.08/32) and 5 stars for children (44.54/49). Global NCAP also gave it 5 stars for adults and children in 2023.
Airbags
7 Airbags Standard on Fearless (Dual front, front side thorax, full-length curtain, driver knee airbag) / 6 Airbags on lower trims
7 Airbags Standard on Accomplished (Dual front, front side thorax, full 3-row curtain, driver knee airbag) / 6 Airbags on lower trims
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with 17 Advanced Functions: Corner Stability Control, Off-Road ABS, Roll-Over Mitigation, Hill Hold & Hill Descent Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold)
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with 17 Advanced Functions: Corner Stability Control, Off-Road ABS, Roll-Over Mitigation, Hill Hold & Hill Descent Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Tata Smart Drive with 12 Autonomous Safety Features: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking AEB, Forward Collision Warning FCW, Rear Collision Warning RCW, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, High Beam Assist, Door Open Alert)
Level 2 ADAS (Tata Smart Drive with 12 Autonomous Features: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking AEB, Forward Collision Warning FCW, Rear Collision Warning RCW, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, High Beam Assist, Door Open Alert)
Camera
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Approach View & Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM in driver cluster)
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Approach View & Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM in driver cluster)
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual wheel readouts)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual wheel readouts)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (2nd row outer seats & 3rd row seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
12.3-inch High-Definition Floating Cinematic Touchscreen Infotainment System by Harman with Wireless Screen Mirroring
12.3-inch High-Definition Floating Cinematic Touchscreen Infotainment System by Harman with Wireless Screen Mirroring
Digital Cluster
10.25-inch Full Digital Customizable Color Instrument Cluster with Full-Screen Google Maps / Navigation Projection
10.25-inch Full Digital Customizable Color Instrument Cluster with Full-Screen Google Maps / Navigation Projection
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Tata iRA 2.0 Connected Car Suite with 50+ Smart Features, Remote Engine Start with AC Pre-cool, E-Call SOS, Alexa Voice Integration in Hindi/English
Tata iRA 2.0 Connected Car Suite with 50+ Smart Features, Remote Engine Start with AC Pre-cool, E-Call SOS, Alexa Voice Integration in Hindi/English
Audio System
JBL 10-Speaker Audiophile Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + 1 Subwoofer in Boot + 1 Front Center Speaker with Harman AudioworX DSP & 13 Sound Modes)
JBL 10-Speaker Audiophile Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + 1 Subwoofer in Boot + 1 Front Center Speaker with Harman AudioworX DSP & 13 Sound Modes)
Sunroof
Panoramic Voice-Assisted Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Multi-Color Mood Lighting
Panoramic Voice-Assisted Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Multi-Color Mood Lighting
Seat Features
6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Memory (3 Slots) & Welcome Retract + 4-Way Power Passenger Seat + Front Row Ventilated Seats in Oyster White/Titan Leatherette
6-Way Power Driver Seat with Memory (3 Slots) & Welcome Retract + 4-Way Power Co-Driver Seat with Boss Mode + Ventilated 1st Row & 2nd Row Captain Seats (in 6S) with Winged Comfort Headrests
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) with Voice Control & Air Purifier with PM2.5 Filter and AQI Display
Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents & Independent Fan Speed Controller
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling in Front & 2nd Row)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Bi-LED Projector Headlamps with Full-Width Connecting Horizon LED Daytime Running Lightbar & Sequential Dynamic Turn Indicators
Bi-LED Projector Headlamps with Full-Width Connecting Horizon LED Daytime Running Lightbar & Sequential Dynamic Turn Indicators
Tail Lights
Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with Signature Animation Sequence
Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with Signature Animation Sequence & Parametric Grille Accents
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Gesture-Controlled Powered Tailgate with Hands-Free Foot Sensor, Electronic E-Shifter Dial & Four-Spoke Backlit Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Gesture-Controlled Powered Tailgate with Hands-Free Foot Sensor, Electronic E-Shifter Dial & Four-Spoke Backlit Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,25,000 km)
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,25,000 km)
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
26 versions
30 versions
Price range
₹12.99 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh
₹13.4 Lakh – ₹26.3 Lakh
Colours
7 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Smart Petrol MT₹12.99 Lakh Smart Petrol MT₹13.4 Lakh Safari ₹40,000 more

Diesel, manual

Smart Diesel MT₹13.99 Lakh Smart Diesel MT₹14.85 Lakh Safari ₹85,000 more

Petrol, automatic

Pure X Petrol AT₹17.9 Lakh Pure X Petrol AT₹18.35 Lakh Safari ₹45,000 more

Diesel, automatic

Pure X Diesel AT₹18.99 Lakh Pure X Diesel AT₹19.45 Lakh Safari ₹45,000 more

On-road price in six cities

Harrier Smart Petrol MT against Safari Smart Petrol MT

CityHarrierSafariGap
Mumbai₹15.07 Lakh₹15.79 LakhHarrier ₹71,600 less
Pune₹15.07 Lakh₹15.79 LakhHarrier ₹71,600 less
New Delhi₹14.81 Lakh₹15.59 LakhHarrier ₹77,500 less
Bengaluru₹15.78 Lakh₹16.25 LakhHarrier ₹46,800 less
Chennai₹15.93 Lakh₹16.4 LakhHarrier ₹47,200 less
Hyderabad₹15.95 Lakh₹16.43 LakhHarrier ₹47,200 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Harrier or the Safari?

The Harrier, by ₹40,000 on the versions compared here: Harrier Smart Petrol MT at ₹12.99 Lakh against Safari Smart Petrol MT at ₹13.4 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹14.81 Lakh against ₹15.59 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The Harrier: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2023. The Safari: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2023. The Harrier has up to 7 airbags and the Safari up to 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Harrier Smart Petrol MT makes 170 PS and 280 Nm and the Safari Smart Petrol MT makes 170 PS and 280 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Safari is 63 mm longer. Boot space is 445 litres in the Harrier and 73 litres in the Safari.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹24,886 a month for the Harrier and ₹26,188 for the Safari, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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