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Maruti Suzuki InvictovsTata Safari

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Maruti Suzuki Invicto

68% Match

The Invicto justifies its much higher price with a strong hybrid powertrain, superior fuel efficiency, captain seats, touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, cruise control, and an extensive connected-car app suite. The Tata Safari counters with a punchier turbo-petrol engine, bigger tyres, a digital instrument cluster, roof rails, and a significantly lower price, making it the better pick for buyers who want more machine and features per rupee without needing hybrid efficiency or premium captain-seat comfort.

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Zeta Plus Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Automatic 7 STR

₹24.97 - ₹28.7 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Hybrid Efficiency Advantage
The Invicto's petrol-electric hybrid system is built for efficiency with an ARAI-claimed 23.24 kmpl, something the Safari's turbo-petrol cannot match.
Premium Captain Seats
Second-row captain seats with armrests give the Invicto a more chauffeur-friendly, premium cabin layout versus the Safari's rear bench.
Touchscreen Infotainment with Smartphone Mirroring
An 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay puts the Invicto well ahead of the Safari, which has no infotainment screen at all.

AI Match

68%

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Performance
70%
Comfort
78%
Luxury & Interior
72%
Technology
80%
Safety
78%
Ownership
68%
Practicality
68%
Value
55%

Tata Safari

Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR

₹13.4 - ₹26.91 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

More Power on Tap
The Safari's 1498cc turbo-petrol makes 168 bhp and 280 Nm, noticeably stronger than the Invicto's 186 bhp combined hybrid system's underlying torque figures on paper.
Bigger, Meatier Tyres
235/65 R17 tyres give the Safari a wider footprint than the Invicto's 215/60 R17s, aiding grip and road presence.
Digital Instrument Cluster
A 7-inch fully digital instrument cluster with adjustable brightness gives the Safari a more modern driver display than the Invicto's part-digital, part-analog setup.

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Daily Commuter

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Maruti Suzuki Invicto

65% Match

-3%vs 68% overall match

For daily traffic-filled commutes, the Invicto's hybrid efficiency, smooth e-CVT, and touchscreen convenience outweigh the Safari's raw power advantage.

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Why Invicto for you?

Hybrid Saves on Fuel

The hybrid petrol-electric setup is tuned for efficiency, ideal for stop-go city commuting.

Smoother Automatic

The e-CVT with paddle shifters removes clutch fatigue that comes with the Safari's 6-speed manual in daily traffic.

Smartphone Mirroring Onboard

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the touchscreen make daily navigation and calls far easier than the Safari, which has no infotainment screen.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

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

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Tata Safari

Maruti Suzuki Invicto pulls ahead overall

The Safari leans into raw power, safety kit, and value-for-money, while the Invicto trades outright grunt for comfort, cabin tech, and hybrid ownership efficiency, reflecting the classic SUV-vs-premium-MPV trade-off.

Hybrid Efficiency Advantage

The Invicto's petrol-electric hybrid system is built for efficiency with an ARAI-claimed 23.24 kmpl, something the Safari's turbo-petrol cannot match.

Premium Captain Seats

Second-row captain seats with armrests give the Invicto a more chauffeur-friendly, premium cabin layout versus the Safari's rear bench.

Touchscreen Infotainment with Smartphone Mirroring

An 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay puts the Invicto well ahead of the Safari, which has no infotainment screen at all.

A Trade-off

The Safari's 1498cc turbo-petrol makes 168 bhp and 280 Nm, noticeably stronger than the Invicto's 186 bhp combined hybrid system's underlying torque figures on paper.

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.

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Strengths for those who prioritise power, value and features.

Hybrid Efficiency Advantage
The Invicto's petrol-electric hybrid system is built for efficiency with an ARAI-claimed 23.24 kmpl, something the Safari's turbo-petrol cannot match.
Premium Captain Seats
Second-row captain seats with armrests give the Invicto a more chauffeur-friendly, premium cabin layout versus the Safari's rear bench.
Touchscreen Infotainment with Smartphone Mirroring
An 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay puts the Invicto well ahead of the Safari, which has no infotainment screen at all.
Cruise Control Included
The Invicto offers cruise control for relaxed highway driving, a feature entirely absent on the Safari.
Extensive Connected Car App Suite
Remote AC control, remote lock/unlock, remote engine start/stop, geo-fencing and Alexa compatibility give the Invicto a far richer connected ownership experience.

Tata Safari

Strengths for those who prioritise power and value.

More Power on Tap
The Safari's 1498cc turbo-petrol makes 168 bhp and 280 Nm, noticeably stronger than the Invicto's 186 bhp combined hybrid system's underlying torque figures on paper.
Bigger, Meatier Tyres
235/65 R17 tyres give the Safari a wider footprint than the Invicto's 215/60 R17s, aiding grip and road presence.
Digital Instrument Cluster
A 7-inch fully digital instrument cluster with adjustable brightness gives the Safari a more modern driver display than the Invicto's part-digital, part-analog setup.
Roof Rails & Spoiler Styling
The Safari comes with roof rails and a spoiler for a rugged SUV look, while the Invicto skips roof rails entirely.
Nearly ₹11.6 Lakh Cheaper
At ₹13,39,990 ex-showroom versus ₹24,97,400 for the Invicto, the Safari is dramatically more affordable to buy outright.

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
Pure Electric Driving Mode No
Driving Range 1208 km
Regenerative Braking No
Charging Indicator On Light Bar No

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / 100,000 kms 3 Years / 100000 Kms
Battery Warranty 2 Years

Engine/Battery/Motor 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 Only Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down, Extended Power Window Operation Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade Rear Windows, Manual (All) No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start Yes No
Parking Assist Reverse Camera No
Parking Sensors No Rear
Cruise Control Yes 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

Transmission	Automatic (e-CVT), Paddle Shift	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Differential Lock		No
Drive Modes	3 - Eco/Normal/Power	No
Terrain Modes		No
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Clutch Type	Dry (Single Plate)

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Advanced Suspension Features		No

Length Width Height	4755 mm * 1845 mm * 1795 mm	4668 mm * 1922 mm * 1795 mm
Wheelbase	2850 mm	2741 mm
Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	52 litres	50 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)		No
Kerb Weight	1620 kg

Wheels	Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	215 / 60 R17	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	215 / 60 R17	235 / 65 R17
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel, Located Underbody	No
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Pure Electric Driving Mode	No
Driving Range	1208 km
Regenerative Braking	No
Charging Indicator On Light Bar	No

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / 100,000 kms	3 Years / 100000 Kms
Battery Warranty	2 Years

Fuel Type	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Engine	1987 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled, Multi-Point fuel distribution
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	186 bhp (Max Power), 112 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Motor)
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	206 Nm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No
Idle Start/Stop	No
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Battery	Nickel Metal Hydride, 201.6 V, Placed Under Front Seats
Electric Motor	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Front Axle)
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds (claimed)
Mileage	ARAI: 23.24 kmpl \| CarWale Tested: 12.21 kmpl (City), 15.2 kmpl (Highway) \| User Reported: 20.5 kmpl
Power Transfer Type	Combined (Series & Parallel)
Fuel Change Over Switch	Yes
Direct Start in CNG	No
Alternate Fuel	Petrol

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System		No
ADAS		No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Automatic Emergency Braking	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	No
Speed Assist System	No
Driver Drowsiness Detection	No
Lane Functions	No	No
Rear Collision Assist	No	No
Blind Spot Detection	No
High-beam Assist	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	No	No
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)	No	No
Clutch Lock	No
Brake Sway Control		No
Active headrest		No
Video Recording		No
CNG Leak Detection		No
Hands-off Detection	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	No

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

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

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof, Third row AC: Blower with Vents on Roof)	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	Yes	No

Central Locking	Keyless	Yes
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Fuel Fillers Lid	Capless	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Externally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	No	No
Heated ORVM	No	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Rear Wiper	Yes	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	Cabin-Release	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	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	No
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper	No	No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down, Extended Power Window Operation	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade	Rear Windows, Manual (All)	No

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

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: 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	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front, Second & Third
Split Rear Seat	50:50	60:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench
Rear Armrest	Yes	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Massage Seats	No
Ergo lever / Boss Mode		No
Comfort Headrest		No
Split Third Row Seat	50:50	50:50
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Driver Armrest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		Front
Foldable Seatback Table	No	No
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest	Yes	No

Infotainment Screen	8" Touch-screen Display	No
Audio System	6 Speakers	No
AM/FM Radio	Yes	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	No
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	No
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity, Smart Watch Connectivity	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Whip Antenna
Gesture Control		No
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	Yes	No
WiFi Hotspot		No
Voice Command	Yes	No
GPS Navigation System	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant	Alexa	No
Noise Levels		No
Speed Dependent Volume		No
Whatsapp and Text Readout	Yes

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

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

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors	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	No	Yes
Lockable Glovebox		No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	Yes
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	No
Bootspace		420 L
Boot Opener	Cabin-Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders	Front Only	No
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning	Yes	Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard	Yes

Headlights	LED	LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	Yes (1)	No
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front and Rear Halogen Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp, Boot Lamp	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps,
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	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
Reflectors	Rear Bumper	Doorpads & Rear Bumpers
Stop Lamp	Yes	Yes
Connected LED	No	No
Sequential Turn Indicators	No	No
Illuminated Logo	No	Steering Wheel

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	Yes
Emergency Call Button	Yes
Find My Car	Yes
Geo-fence	Yes
Check Vehicle Status via App	Yes
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	Yes	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	Yes	No
Anti Theft Immobilisation	Yes
Connected Car App	Yes	No
Live Traffic Updates On App	No
Vehicle Tracking Via App	No
Summon Mode		No
Digital Key	No
In-Car Remote	AC Control
Remote Air Purifier Operation	No
Service Reminder Via App	Yes
Smart Drive Information	No
Home-to-Car Connectivity	No
Find and Book Parking Slot	No

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

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	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning	Yes	Yes
Perimetric alarm system	Yes	Yes
Auto Crash Alert	Yes
Tow Away Alert	No

Maruti Suzuki InvictovsTata Safari

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Tata Safari

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Maruti Suzuki Invicto pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Maruti Suzuki Invicto

Tata Safari

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Engine/Battery/Motor 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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