AI Verdict

Skoda KushaqvsTata Safari

Our AI recommends

Tata Safari

62% Match

The Tata Safari is the bigger, more powerful, and better-equipped SUV overall, with a 168bhp turbo-petrol engine, 7-seat 3-row layout, 6 airbags, 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, and a large digital cluster - all justifying its higher price point. The Skoda Kushaq counters with a sunroof, touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto/CarPlay, air purifier, and a longer 4-year warranty at a noticeably lower ex-showroom price, making it the value and tech-connectivity pick for buyers who don't need a third row.

Skoda Kushaq

Classic Plus Petrol 1.0L Turbo Manual

₹10.69 - ₹19.19 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Touchscreen With Smartphone Mirroring
The Kushaq's 6.9-inch touchscreen with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay trumps the Safari's total lack of an infotainment screen or Bluetooth audio.
Electric Sunroof
Kushaq comes with an electrically adjustable sunroof, a feature the Safari skips entirely.
Lower Ex-Showroom Price
At Rs 10.69 lakh versus the Safari's Rs 13.40 lakh ex-showroom, the Kushaq undercuts it by over Rs 2.7 lakh.

AI Match

62%

Tata Safari

Performance
78%
Comfort
68%
Luxury & Interior
60%
Technology
40%
Safety
82%
Ownership
62%
Practicality
85%
Value
55%

Tata Safari

Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR

₹13.4 - ₹26.91 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Bigger, Stronger Engine
The Safari's 1498cc turbo-petrol makes 168bhp and 280Nm, well ahead of the Kushaq's 999cc unit's 114bhp and 178Nm.
Seats Seven Across Three Rows
Safari offers 7-seat, 3-row seating versus the Kushaq's 5-seat, 2-row layout, making it the better family hauler.
Bigger Footprint & Wheelbase
At 4668mm long with a 2741mm wheelbase, the Safari is notably larger than the 4229mm Kushaq with its 2651mm wheelbase, translating to more cabin and boot room (420L).

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

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

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Skoda Kushaq

78% Match

The Kushaq's smaller footprint, better fuel efficiency figures, sunroof, touchscreen with Android Auto/CarPlay, and much lower price make it a more sensible everyday city car than the bigger, pricier Safari.

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Why Kushaq for you?

Lower price, easier ownership

At Rs 10.69 lakh ex-showroom against Rs 13.4 lakh for the Safari, the Kushaq is significantly cheaper to buy, which matters most for a daily commuter on a budget.

Compact size for city driving

At 4229mm length and a smaller turning footprint, the Kushaq is easier to park and maneuver in tight city traffic compared to the much larger 4668mm Safari.

Modern infotainment for daily use

Touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus Bluetooth calls/audio, make daily commuting with navigation and calls far more convenient than the Safari which has no infotainment screen at all.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

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

Skoda Kushaq

Tata Safari

Tata Safari pulls ahead overall

The Safari's radar bulges out on Performance, Practicality and Safety thanks to its bigger engine, 7-seat layout and 6-airbag/5-star safety kit, while the Kushaq pulls ahead on Technology and Value with its touchscreen, smartphone connectivity and lower price - showing a classic size/power vs price/tech trade-off.

Bigger, Stronger Engine

The Safari's 1498cc turbo-petrol makes 168bhp and 280Nm, well ahead of the Kushaq's 999cc unit's 114bhp and 178Nm.

Seats Seven Across Three Rows

Safari offers 7-seat, 3-row seating versus the Kushaq's 5-seat, 2-row layout, making it the better family hauler.

Bigger Footprint & Wheelbase

At 4668mm long with a 2741mm wheelbase, the Safari is notably larger than the 4229mm Kushaq with its 2651mm wheelbase, translating to more cabin and boot room (420L).

A Trade-off

The Kushaq's 6.9-inch touchscreen with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay trumps the Safari's total lack of an infotainment screen or Bluetooth audio.

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.

Skoda Kushaq

Strengths for those who prioritise features, greener running and value.

Touchscreen With Smartphone Mirroring
The Kushaq's 6.9-inch touchscreen with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay trumps the Safari's total lack of an infotainment screen or Bluetooth audio.
Electric Sunroof
Kushaq comes with an electrically adjustable sunroof, a feature the Safari skips entirely.
Lower Ex-Showroom Price
At Rs 10.69 lakh versus the Safari's Rs 13.40 lakh ex-showroom, the Kushaq undercuts it by over Rs 2.7 lakh.
Longer Warranty Cover
Skoda backs the Kushaq with a 4-year/100,000km warranty, a year longer than the Safari's 3-year/100,000km cover.
More Thoughtful Cabin Amenities
The Kushaq adds a cabin air purifier, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and steering-mounted controls, none of which the Safari offers.

Tata Safari

Strengths for those who prioritise power, comfort and safety.

Bigger, Stronger Engine
The Safari's 1498cc turbo-petrol makes 168bhp and 280Nm, well ahead of the Kushaq's 999cc unit's 114bhp and 178Nm.
Seats Seven Across Three Rows
Safari offers 7-seat, 3-row seating versus the Kushaq's 5-seat, 2-row layout, making it the better family hauler.
Bigger Footprint & Wheelbase
At 4668mm long with a 2741mm wheelbase, the Safari is notably larger than the 4229mm Kushaq with its 2651mm wheelbase, translating to more cabin and boot room (420L).
All-Round Disc Brakes
Safari gets disc brakes front and rear plus Hill Hold Control, while the Kushaq makes do with rear drums and no hill hold.
Bigger Digital Cluster
The Safari's 7-inch fully digital instrument cluster is larger and more modern-looking than the Kushaq's 3.5-inch analogue-digital unit.

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 983 km
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Manual - 6 Gears Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No
Differential Lock Electronic No
Drive Modes No
Terrain Modes No
Clutch Type Dry (Single Plate)

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Alloy Wheels Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres 205 / 60 R16 235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres 205 / 60 R16 235 / 65 R17
Spare Wheel & Tyre Steel No
Tyres Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 4 Years / 100000 Kms 3 Years / 100,000 kms

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof Electrically Adjustable Sunroof, Electric No
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Mileage	ARAI: 19.66 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Engine Type	1.0 TSI
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Direct fuel distribution	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm	280 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Idle Start/Stop	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Stabiliser Bar	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	4229 mm * 1760 mm * 1612 mm	4668 mm * 1922 mm * 1795 mm
Wheelbase	2651 mm	2741 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 litres	50 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)	No	No
Ground Clearance	188 mm (unladen), 155 mm (laden)
Kerb Weight Range	1232 - 1265 kg

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 (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Child Safety Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	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	Rear Middle Head Rest & 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		Yes
Third Row Middle Seat Safety		No
Breakdown Assistance Call Button		No

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

Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive		No
Differential Lock	Electronic	No
Drive Modes		No
Terrain Modes		No
Clutch Type	Dry (Single Plate)

Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	235 / 65 R17
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	No
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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

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

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles Finish		Chrome
Fuel Fillers Lid	Yes	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	Yes	No
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse	No
Memory ORVMs	No
Heated ORVM	No	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	No
Extendable Sun Visor	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		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	Co-Driver	No
Rain-sensing Wipers	Yes	No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper	No	No

Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof, Electric	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade		No

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

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors	All Doors
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	No	No
Sunglass Holder		No
Rear Parcel Tray	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Third Row Cup Holders	No	Yes
Lockable Glovebox		No
Umbrella Storage in Door		Yes
Cup Holders	2 Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	No
Bootspace	385 L (measured up to the roof) – 1405 L (rear seats folded) with 2 hooks	420 L
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders		No
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning	Yes	Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard	Yes

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	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)
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	No	60:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Massage Seats	No
Ergo lever / Boss Mode	No	No
Comfort Headrest	No	No
Split Third Row Seat		50:50
Third Row Seat Type		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)
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest		No

Infotainment Screen	6.9" 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 (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)	No
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, Type-A Wired Connectivity	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity
Antenna	Yes	Whip Antenna
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	1 x USB Type-A, 1 x 12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	Yes	No
WiFi Hotspot		No
Voice Command		No
GPS Navigation System	Yes	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant	No	No
What3Words -Address Based Navigation	No
Ambient Sounds	No
Noise Levels		No
Speed Dependent Volume	No	No

Pure Electric Driving Mode	No
Driving Range	983 km

Instrument Cluster Screen	3.5" Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster	7" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	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	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster	No	No
Low Battery Warning	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge		Yes
CNG Fuel Gauge		No
Eco-Drive Illumination		No
Tyre Position Display	No

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

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

Remote AC: On / Off via App		No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App		No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App		No
Remote Engine Start/Stop		No
Alexa Compatibility		No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App		No
Connected Car App		No
Summon Mode	No	No
In-Car Payment	No
Find and Book Parking Slot	No

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

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	Yes
Perimetric alarm system		Yes

Skoda KushaqvsTata Safari

Skoda Kushaq

Tata Safari

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Tata Safari pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Skoda Kushaq

Tata Safari

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

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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