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Tata Safari against the Tata Harrier

Should you go ahead and buy the Mid-Size SUV Safari, or Compact SUV, Harrier? Which SUV is better to buy? Why don’t we compare the two against the each other to find out!

Tata Safari vs Tata Harrier – Exterior and Interior

Tata Safari has an LED DRLs and tri-arrow pattern on the grille with chrome line around the grille and LED DRLs that gives a spreaded V-look. Below that is the LED headlamps with chrome covering around it and below that is the LED fog lamps and at the bottom center, you can see the box-shape radar for the ADAS and the bumpers finished in faux silver skid plate both front and rear. Moving to the side, it has chrome line at the bottom of the window frame, functional roof rails on top, thin wheel cladding, and rides on 18-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it has a sleek LED taillamps with a roof spoiler, and shark fin antenna on top. 

As for the Harrier, it has LED DRLs and round-blocks on the grille with chrome line around the grille and LED DRLs that gives a spreaded-V look. Below that is the LED headlamps and fog lamps below it with chrome line around the outer side of the fog lamps. Moving to the side, it has simple look with wheel arches and rides on the 18-inch alloy wheels. It has chrome lining at the top and bottom window frame, and door handles finished in chrome. As for the rear it has sleek LED tail lamps with small spoiler on the roof.

From the inside, Tata Safari has a 10.25-inch infotainment system placed above the AC vents and AC vents at the sides is positioned horizontally. The Safari has the dual-tone dashboard option. It has four-spoke multi-function steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, a huge panoramic sunroof, and pedals finished in black color. It has two USB ports at the front, two at second row, and two in third row. Around the gear lever, it has rotary dial drive modes, electric parking brake with auto hold, ventilated seats for the first and second row passengers (6-seater variant), and sliding armrest. The second row, if you opt for 6-seater configuration, has captain seats that can be reclined as well. The seats at the rear are split in 60:40 ratio and has 9-speaker JBL sound system.

As for the Harrier, it has the 10.25-inch infotainment system above the AC vents and at the sides it has horizontally positioned AC vent. The Harrier has the dual-tone dashboard option. It has multi-function three-spoke steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, and a huge panoramic sunroof. It has two USB ports at the front, two in second row, and two in the third row. It has drive modes selector in front of gear lever, electric parking brake with auto hold, and buttons for the ventilated seats at the side of the seat. The third row has a 40:60 split seat and second row has 60:40 split seats.

So, from the outside, and the inside, both the SUVs give a very spacious and luxurious feeling has the exterior looks of both the SUVs are similar while from the inside, they both similar yet giving very premium feeling.

Tata Safari vs Tata Harrier – Dimensions

Tata SafariTata Harrier
Length4661mm4598mm
Width1894mm1894mm
Height1786mm1786mm
Wheelbase2741mm2741mm
Ground Clearance205mm205mm
Boot Space73 litres425 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity50 litres50 litres
Kerb Weight1,825 kg1,705 kg

When it comes to dimensions, both the Safari and the Harrier as the same width of 1894mm, same height of 1786mm, same wheelbase of 2741mm, same ground clearance of 205mm, and same fuel tank of 50 litres. The Safari has a length of 4661mm while the Harrier has a length of 4598mm which is shorter by 63mm. The Safari has a boot space of 73 litres, and kerb weight of 1,825 kg whereas the Harrier as boot space of 425 litres which is 352 litres bigger than the Safari and kerb weight of 1,705 kg that is 120 kg lighter.

Tata Safari vs Tata Harrier – Engine Options

Tata SafariTata Harrier
Engine2.0-litre Kryotec turbocharged diesel2.0-litre Kryotec turbocharged diesel
DIsplacement1956cc1956cc
Power167.67 bhp167.67 bhp
Torque350 Nm350 Nm
Transmission Type6-speed MT, 6-speed AT6-speed MT, 6-speed AT
Fuel Efficiency16.14 kmpl – MT
14.08 kmpl – AT
16.35 kmpl – MT
14.6 kmpl – AT

When it comes to Engine Options, both the Safari and the Harrier are powered by the 2.0-litre Kryotec turbocharged diesel engine that produces 167.67 bhp and 350 Nm of torque paired to a 6-speed Manual and 6-speed Automatic Gearbox. The Safari has a fuel efficiency of 16.14 kmpl in Manual and 14.08 kmpl in Automatic and as for Harrier, it has 16.35 kmpl in Manual and 14.6 kmpl in Automatic.

Tata Safari vs Tata Harrier – Features

FeaturesTata SafariTata Harrier
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsLEDLED
Wheel Size & Type18-inch alloy wheels18-inch alloys wheels
SunroofPanoramicPanoramic
Auto Power WindowYesYes
Seat upholsteryLeatherLeather
Leather-wrapped steering wheelYesYes
Ambient LightYesYes
ACAutoAuto
Rear AC ventsYesYes
Ventilated SeatsFirst and Second RowFirst Row
Instrument ClusterDigitalDigital
Infotainment System10.25-inch10.25-inch
Android Auto, Apple CarPlayWirelessWireless
Air PurifierYesYes
Sound System9-speaker JBL sound system9-speaker JBL sound system
Cooled GloveboxYesYes
Auto-dimming IRVMYesYes
Height adjustable Driver SeatYesYes
Powered Seats6-Way Powered Driver Seat
4-Way Powered Passenger Seat
6-Way Powered Driver Seat
Wireless ChargingYesYes

When it comes to features, both the SUVs has those same features, except the Safari has Ventilated Seats for Driver and Co-Driver, and Second Row passengers, and powered seat for Co-Driver which is not present in the Harrier.

Safety FeaturesTata SafariTata Harrier
AirbagsSix airbagsSix airbags
ABS with EBDYesYes
Camera360-degree camera360-degree camera
Parking SensorsRearRear
TPMSYesYes
Auto HeadlampsYesYes
ESPYesYes
Cruise ControlYesYes
Traction ControlYesYes
ADASLevel 2Level 2
Hill AssistYesYes
Hill Descent ControlYesYes
All 4 Disc BrakesYesYes
ISOFIX anchoragesYesYes

When it comes to safety, both are very much loaded with safety features, and both have Six airbags, 360-degree camera, Level 2 ADAS tech, and much more. Moreover, Tata Safari, has a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating and Tata is yet to send the Harrier for Crash testing, but keeping in mind how the build quality of Tata Cars are, it could easily achieve 5 star safety rating as well.

ADAS FeaturesTata SafariTata Harrier
Autonomous Emergency BrakingYes (Including Pedestrian and Cycle)Yes (Including Pedestrian and Cycle)
Forward Collision WarningYesYes
Rear Collision WarningYesYes
Rear Cross Traffic AlertYesYes
Blind Spot DetectionYesYes
Traffic Sign RecognitionYesYes
Door Open AlertYesYes
Lane Departure WarningYesYes
Lane Change AlertYesYes
High Beam AssistYesYes

Even when it comes to ADAS tech features, both the Safari and Harrier have the same features on offer.

Tata Safari vs Tata Harrier – Price and Warranty

ModelPrice (ex-showroom)
Tata SafariRs. 15.65 lakh – Rs. 25.02 lakh
Tata HarrierRs. 15 lakh – Rs. 24.07 lakh

The Tata Safari starts at Rs. 15.65 lakh for the entry-level ‘XE’ variant and goes up to Rs. 25.02 lakh for the top variant, ‘XZA+ (O) Red Dark Edition Automatic’ which is available in 6-seater and 7-seater configuration. The Tata Harrier starts at Rs.15 lakh for the base variant ‘XE’, and goes up to Rs. 24.07 lakh for the top variant, ‘XZA+ (O) Red Dark Edition Automatic.’

As for the warranty, Tata offers 3 years/1,00,000 km warranty period for the Safari and the Harrier that can be extended up to 5 years/unlimited kms for Harrier and 6 years/unlimited kms for the Safari.

Tata Safari vs Tata Harrier – Verdict

In the end, the decision to buy which Tata SUV depends totally on you, however, it is recommended to buy the Harrier as you get almost all the features of the Safari at an affordable price of Rs. 24.07 lakh which is Rs. 95,000 less than the Safari and is as safe as the Safari. However, if you can afford the Safari, then you can buy it as it’s got ventilated seats for the second row, powered driver seat for the co-driver seat, and much more. Both are powered by the same engine and the fuel efficiency is also good and both has good space and comfort on offer. Moreover, the Safari has a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating making it much more safer than the Harrier. So, which one would you choose?

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