AI Verdict

Mahindra XUV400vsTata Safari

Our AI verdict

It's a close call

These two sit in different worlds despite similar pricing: the XUV400 is a compact all-electric SUV built for silent, low-running-cost city and short-hop use, while the Safari is a large, 7-seat turbo-petrol SUV built for families and long road trips. Choose the XUV400 for EV running costs and urban commuting, and the Safari for space, powertrain flexibility, and highway touring.

Mahindra XUV400

EC PRO 34.5 kWh

₹15.49 - ₹17.69 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Zero Tailpipe Running Costs
Fully electric powertrain with 34.5 kWh battery and 375 km MIDC certified range means no petrol bills for daily use.
Instant Torque Response
310 Nm from the electric motor delivers strong low-end punch (0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds claimed) for brisk city driving.
App-Based Remote Control Suite
Remote AC on/off, remote lock/unlock, light flashing/honking and remote engine start/stop via app add everyday convenience.

AI Match

50%

It's a tie

Performance
62%
Comfort
58%
Luxury & Interior
45%
Technology
68%
Safety
72%
Ownership
60%
Practicality
55%
Value
58%

Tata Safari

Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR

₹13.4 - ₹26.91 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Three-Row, 7-Seat Practicality
Genuine 7-seater with 3 rows versus the XUV400's 5-seat layout, ideal for larger families or group travel.
Bigger Boot and Cabin
420 L bootspace and a much larger 4668 mm body with 2741 mm wheelbase offer more cabin and luggage room.
Superior Crash Protection Hardware
6 airbags (including curtain airbags) plus hill hold control and traction control, versus the XUV400's 2 airbags and no traction control.

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

Tell us how you drive. Your daily use changes the recommendation.

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Mahindra XUV400

75% Match

For pure city commuting, the XUV400's electric drivetrain, compact size, and low running costs make it the more practical daily driver.

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Why XUV400 for you?

No Fuel Stops

Charge at home overnight and skip petrol pumps entirely for daily commutes within the 375 km range.

Easier to Park and Manoeuvre

Smaller footprint and tighter 5.3 m turning radius suit congested city streets and tight parking.

Instant Response in Traffic

Electric motor's instant torque makes stop-start city traffic smoother and less effortful than a manual gearbox.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Mahindra XUV400 and Tata Safari stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Mahindra XUV400

Tata Safari

What the shape reveals

The XUV400 scores higher on Technology (connected app, digital cluster, EV drivetrain refinement) while the Safari dominates Practicality, Comfort and Luxury thanks to its bigger 7-seat body and richer cabin features; both share similar Safety ratings but differ sharply in day-to-day usability.

Zero Tailpipe Running Costs

Fully electric powertrain with 34.5 kWh battery and 375 km MIDC certified range means no petrol bills for daily use.

Instant Torque Response

310 Nm from the electric motor delivers strong low-end punch (0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds claimed) for brisk city driving.

Three-Row, 7-Seat Practicality

Genuine 7-seater with 3 rows versus the XUV400's 5-seat layout, ideal for larger families or group travel.

Bigger Boot and Cabin

420 L bootspace and a much larger 4668 mm body with 2741 mm wheelbase offer more cabin and luggage room.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Mahindra XUV400

Strengths for those who prioritise power, comfort and value.

Zero Tailpipe Running Costs
Fully electric powertrain with 34.5 kWh battery and 375 km MIDC certified range means no petrol bills for daily use.
Instant Torque Response
310 Nm from the electric motor delivers strong low-end punch (0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds claimed) for brisk city driving.
App-Based Remote Control Suite
Remote AC on/off, remote lock/unlock, light flashing/honking and remote engine start/stop via app add everyday convenience.
Compact and Easy to Park
At 4200 mm length with a 5.3 m turning radius, it's noticeably easier to manoeuvre and park in tight city spaces than the larger Safari.
Long Battery Warranty
8 years / 160,000 km battery warranty gives strong peace of mind on the most expensive component of an EV.

Tata Safari

Strengths for those who prioritise comfort, safety and power.

Three-Row, 7-Seat Practicality
Genuine 7-seater with 3 rows versus the XUV400's 5-seat layout, ideal for larger families or group travel.
Bigger Boot and Cabin
420 L bootspace and a much larger 4668 mm body with 2741 mm wheelbase offer more cabin and luggage room.
Superior Crash Protection Hardware
6 airbags (including curtain airbags) plus hill hold control and traction control, versus the XUV400's 2 airbags and no traction control.
Petrol Flexibility for Long Trips
1498 cc turbo-petrol engine with 50-litre fuel tank allows quick refuelling and long-distance touring without range anxiety.
Richer Instrument Display
7-inch fully digital instrument cluster with tachometer and gear indicator versus the XUV400's smaller 3.5-inch analogue-digital hybrid cluster.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic, Sport Mode Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No No
Differential Lock No No
Drive Modes 2 - Fun and Fast No
Terrain Modes No
Chassis Type Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited 3 Years / 100,000 kms
Battery Warranty 8 Years / 160,000 kms

Battery Performance

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down, Extended Power Window Operation Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade No No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start Yes No
Parking Assist No No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Fuel Type		Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility		E20
Engine		1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		168 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		280 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged
Emission Standard		BS6 Phase 2

DC Fast Charging	0-80 % : 50 mins, 50 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	0 - 100 % : 6 hrs 30 mins, 7.2 kW charger
Driving Range	375 km
Officially Certified Range (km)	375 km MIDC Certified Range
Charger Connection Type	CCS2
Portable EV Charging Cable	Yes
Regenerative Braking	Yes
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)	No
Vehicle to Vehicle charging (V2V)	No
Charging Indicator On Light Bar	No
AC Regular Charging	0 - 100 % : 13 hrs 30 mins, 3.3 kW charger

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Twist beam suspension with coil spring	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	4200 mm * 1821 mm * 1634 mm	4668 mm * 1922 mm * 1795 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2741 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity		50 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.3 metres
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)		No

Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 65 R17
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel, Located in Boot	No
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Transmission	Automatic, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Differential Lock	No	No
Drive Modes	2 - Fun and Fast	No
Terrain Modes		No
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited	3 Years / 100,000 kms
Battery Warranty	8 Years / 160,000 kms

Fuel Type	Electric
Battery	Lithium Ion, 34.5 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	310 Nm
Idle Start/Stop	No
Electric Motor	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds (claimed)
Fuel Change Over Switch	No

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		No
ADAS	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Lane Functions	No	No
Rear Collision Assist	No	No
High-beam Assist	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm		No
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)		No
Automatic Park Lock	No
Brake Sway Control	No	No
Active headrest		No
Video Recording		No
CNG Leak Detection		No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes

Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Child Safety Rating		5 Star
Seatbelts	Yes	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	Yes
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	No	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator	No	Yes
Dashcam	No	No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch	No	Yes
Third Row Middle Seat Safety	No	No
Collapsible Steering Column	No
Breakdown Assistance Call Button		No

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control		Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	No	Yes
Hill Descent Control		No
Brake Disc Wiping		Yes

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Pillars)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	No	No

Central Locking	Keyless	Yes
Interior Door Handles Finish	Black	Chrome
Fuel Fillers Lid	Capless	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	No	No
Heated ORVM		No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener	Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	No	No
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper		No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch down, Extended Power Window Operation	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade	No	No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	No
Parking Assist	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Driver Seat Adjustment	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type	No	Bench
Rear Armrest	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Ergo lever / Boss Mode		No
Comfort Headrest		No
Split Third Row Seat		50:50
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Driver Armrest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Yes	Front
Foldable Seatback Table		No
Third Row Seat Adjustment		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest	No	No

Infotainment Screen	No	No
Audio System	4 Speakers	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	No	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity
Antenna	No	Whip Antenna
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No	No
WiFi Hotspot		No
Voice Command	No	No
GPS Navigation System	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant	No	No
Inbuilt Music App	No
Ambient Sounds	Yes
Noise Levels		No
Speed Dependent Volume		No
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment	No

Instrument Cluster Screen	3.5" Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	7" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer		Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator		No
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption & Distance to Empty	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips
Average Speed	No	Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster	No	No
Low Battery Warning	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge	Yes	Yes
CNG Fuel Gauge		No
Eco-Drive Illumination		No
Tyre Position Display	Yes

Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Additional Steering Features	No	No

Bottle Holder in Doors	Yes	All Doors
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	No
Sunglass Holder	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Third Row Cup Holders		Yes
Lockable Glovebox		No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	Yes
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	No
Bootspace	378 L	420 L
Boot Opener	Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders		No
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard	Yes

Headlights	Halogen	LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	LED
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	No
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Centre Halogen Cabin lamps,	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps,
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlights	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	No
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	No	No
Taillights	LED	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation	No	No
Reflectors	Yes	Doorpads & Rear Bumpers
Stop Lamp	Yes	Yes
Connected LED		No
Sequential Turn Indicators	No	No
Illuminated Logo	No	Steering Wheel

Remote AC: On / Off via App	Yes	No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	Yes	No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	Yes	No
Remote Engine Start/Stop	Yes	No
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	No	No
Connected Car App	No	No
Summon Mode		No
In-Car Remote	No
Remote Air Purifier Operation	No

Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Single Tone (Ash Grey)
Roof Rails	No	Yes
Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Wrappings		No
Scuff Plates	Optional	No
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	No	No
Body Kit	No	No
Exhaust	No	Yes
Skid Plate	No	Front & Rear
Diffuser	No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Horn	No
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning		Yes
Perimetric alarm system		Yes

Mahindra XUV400vsTata Safari

Mahindra XUV400

Tata Safari

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

What the shape reveals

Strengths that matter every day.

Mahindra XUV400

Tata Safari

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Battery Performance

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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