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Tata SafarivsToyota Vellfire

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Toyota Vellfire

78% Match

The Vellfire is a flagship luxury MPV with a hybrid AWD powertrain, massage captain seats, a 14-inch display with 15 JBL speakers, and Level 2 ADAS — built for chauffeur-driven comfort at a premium price. The Safari is a far more affordable 7-seat SUV with a punchy turbo-petrol engine, a Bharat NCAP 5-star safety rating, and solid practicality, making it the value and everyday-usability pick. Choose the Vellfire for ultimate luxury and refinement, the Safari if budget and crash-test rating matter most.

Tata Safari

Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR

₹13.4 - ₹26.91 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Massive Price Advantage
At roughly one-ninth the ex-showroom price of the Vellfire, the Safari delivers 7-seat SUV practicality at a fraction of the cost.
5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
The Safari carries a tested 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with a 5-star child safety score, whereas the Vellfire's NCAP status is not tested.
Stronger Power-to-Displacement Turbo Engine
The Safari's 1498cc turbocharged engine produces 168 bhp and 280 Nm of torque from a much smaller unit, delivering peppier low-end response than the Vellfire's naturally aspirated hybrid setup.

AI Match

78%

Toyota Vellfire

Performance
72%
Comfort
96%
Luxury & Interior
97%
Technology
93%
Safety
78%
Ownership
55%
Practicality
80%
Value
40%

Toyota Vellfire

Hi Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Automatic (e-CVT)

₹1.2 - ₹1.3 Cr

Ex-showroom price

Hybrid AWD Sophistication
Dual electric motors on front and rear axles with Torque-On-Demand AWD give the Vellfire refined, quiet, all-weather capability that the front-wheel-drive Safari can't match.
Massage Captain Seats
Second-row captain seats with massage function, 4-way power adjustment, cooled ventilation, and memory presets deliver a first-class rear cabin experience.
14-inch Display & 15-Speaker JBL Audio
A large touchscreen paired with a 15-speaker JBL sound system and wireless Android Auto/CarPlay far outclasses the Safari, which has no touchscreen or audio system at all.

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

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

Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Tata Safari

72% Match

For everyday city runs, the Safari's much lower price, simpler running costs and easy manual/turbo-petrol setup make it a more sensible daily driver than the far pricier, larger Vellfire.

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Why Safari for you?

Price makes daily ownership realistic

At roughly 1.34 lakh vs 1.2 crore ex-showroom, the Safari is accessible for a daily commuter budget while the Vellfire is a luxury MPV out of reach for most commuting use cases.

Easier to park and manoeuvre

Safari is notably shorter (4668mm vs 5005mm) with a smaller turning footprint expected, making city parking and tight commutes simpler than the massive Vellfire.

5-star safety rating reassures daily use

Safari carries a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating plus real safety features like TPMS-less but strong braking and traction aids, giving commuter confidence at a fraction of the cost.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

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

Tata Safari

Toyota Vellfire

Toyota Vellfire pulls ahead overall

The radar reveals a clear luxury-vs-value split: the Vellfire dominates comfort, luxury, and technology thanks to its hybrid AWD setup and premium cabin tech, while the Safari closes the gap on safety (thanks to its 5-star Bharat NCAP rating) and takes a commanding lead on value and ownership cost.

Hybrid AWD Sophistication

Dual electric motors on front and rear axles with Torque-On-Demand AWD give the Vellfire refined, quiet, all-weather capability that the front-wheel-drive Safari can't match.

Massage Captain Seats

Second-row captain seats with massage function, 4-way power adjustment, cooled ventilation, and memory presets deliver a first-class rear cabin experience.

14-inch Display & 15-Speaker JBL Audio

A large touchscreen paired with a 15-speaker JBL sound system and wireless Android Auto/CarPlay far outclasses the Safari, which has no touchscreen or audio system at all.

A Trade-off

At roughly one-ninth the ex-showroom price of the Vellfire, the Safari delivers 7-seat SUV practicality at a fraction of the cost.

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.

Tata Safari

Strengths for those who prioritise value, safety and power.

Massive Price Advantage
At roughly one-ninth the ex-showroom price of the Vellfire, the Safari delivers 7-seat SUV practicality at a fraction of the cost.
5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
The Safari carries a tested 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with a 5-star child safety score, whereas the Vellfire's NCAP status is not tested.
Stronger Power-to-Displacement Turbo Engine
The Safari's 1498cc turbocharged engine produces 168 bhp and 280 Nm of torque from a much smaller unit, delivering peppier low-end response than the Vellfire's naturally aspirated hybrid setup.
Rugged Off-Road-Ready Tyres
The Safari rides on wider 235/65 R17 off-road radial tyres suited to varied terrain, versus the Vellfire's road-biased 225/55 R19s.
Roof Rails & Skid Plates for Adventure
Front and rear skid plates plus roof rails give the Safari genuine go-anywhere styling and utility that the city-focused Vellfire skips entirely.

Toyota Vellfire

Strengths for those who prioritise power, features and comfort.

Hybrid AWD Sophistication
Dual electric motors on front and rear axles with Torque-On-Demand AWD give the Vellfire refined, quiet, all-weather capability that the front-wheel-drive Safari can't match.
Massage Captain Seats
Second-row captain seats with massage function, 4-way power adjustment, cooled ventilation, and memory presets deliver a first-class rear cabin experience.
14-inch Display & 15-Speaker JBL Audio
A large touchscreen paired with a 15-speaker JBL sound system and wireless Android Auto/CarPlay far outclasses the Safari, which has no touchscreen or audio system at all.
Three-Zone Climate Control with Air Purifier
Independent front, second-row, and third-row climate zones plus an air purifier keep every passenger comfortable, unlike the Safari's single-zone front AC setup.
Level 2 ADAS Suite
Blind spot detection and forward collision warning give the Vellfire a driver-assistance edge that the Safari entirely lacks.

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 1157 km
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Manual - 6 Gears Automatic (e-CVT)
Drivetrain FWD AWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No Torque-On-Demand
Limited Slip Differential No
Differential Lock No No
Drive Modes No
Terrain Modes No

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Alloy Wheels Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres 235 / 65 R17 225 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres 235 / 65 R17 225 / 55 R19
Spare Wheel & Tyre No Alloy
Tyres Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / 100,000 kms 3 Years / 100,000 kms
Battery Warranty 8 Years / 160000 Km

Engine/Battery/Motor Performance

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No Electrically Adjustable Sunroof
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No Yes
Parking Assist No Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors Rear Front & Rear
Cruise Control No Yes

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

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

Length Width Height	4668 mm * 1922 mm * 1795 mm	5005 mm * 1850 mm * 1950 mm
Wheelbase	2741 mm	3000 mm
Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 litres	60 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius		5.9 metres
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)	No
Kerb Weight		2065 kg

Fuel Type		Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Ethanol Compatibility		E20
Engine		2487 cc, 4 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		190 bhp @ 4300 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		240 Nm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		No
Idle Start/Stop		Yes
Emission Standard		BS6 Phase 2
Battery		Nickel Metal Hydride, Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor		Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Mileage		ARAI: 19.28 kmpl \| User Reported: 16.95 kmpl

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)	Not Tested
Child Safety Rating	5 Star
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	Yes	No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	No
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

Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (e-CVT)
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	Torque-On-Demand
Limited Slip Differential		No
Differential Lock	No	No
Drive Modes	No
Terrain Modes	No

Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	225 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	225 / 55 R19
Spare Wheel & Tyre	No	Alloy
Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / 100,000 kms	3 Years / 100,000 kms
Battery Warranty		8 Years / 160000 Km

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	Yes
ADAS	No	Level 2
Forward Collision Warning	No	Warning only
Automatic Emergency Braking		No
Lane Functions	No
Rear Collision Assist	No
Blind Spot Detection		Yes
High-beam Assist	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	No
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)	No
Brake Sway Control	No
Active headrest	No
Video Recording	No
CNG Leak Detection	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	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	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 Pillars)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof, Third row AC: Vents on Roof)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	No	Yes

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

Sunroof	No	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	No	Yes
Parking Assist	No	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	No	Yes

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

Pure Electric Driving Mode		No
Driving Range		1157 km

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	60:40	50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Rear Armrest	No	Cup Holder
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	Front & Middle Rows (Cooled)
Massage Seats		Yes
Ergo lever / Boss Mode	No
Comfort Headrest	No
Split Third Row Seat	50:50	50:50
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Driver Armrest	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Front
Foldable Seatback Table	No
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest	No

Infotainment Screen	No	14" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	No	15 JBL Speakers
AM/FM Radio	No	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	No	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Input Methods	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, DVD Playback
Antenna	Whip Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No	Yes
WiFi Hotspot	No	No
Voice Command	No	Yes
GPS Navigation System	No	Yes
Wireless Charger	No	Yes
Voice Assistant	No
Noise Levels	No
Speed Dependent Volume	No

Instrument Cluster Screen	7" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	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	Multi-Function Display
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Navigation On Instrument Cluster	No
Low Battery Warning	Yes
Outside Temperature Gauge	Yes
CNG Fuel Gauge	No
Eco-Drive Illumination	No

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

Headlights	LED Projector	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	No	LED - Front
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	Yes (14)
Interior Lamps	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Cornering Headlights	No	Active
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	Yes
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	No
Puddle Lamps	No	No
Taillights	LED	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation	No
Reflectors	Doorpads & Rear Bumpers
Stop Lamp	Yes
Connected LED	No
Sequential Turn Indicators	No
Illuminated Logo	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	No	Yes
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	No	No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	No	No
Remote Engine Start/Stop	No
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	No	No
Connected Car App	No
Summon Mode	No
In-Car Payment		No

Interior	Single Tone (Ash Grey)	Single Tone (Beige)
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Spoiler	Yes
Wrappings	No	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Scuff Plates	No	Plastic
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	No	No
Body Kit	No	No
Exhaust	Yes	Chrome Finish
Skid Plate	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
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning	Yes
Perimetric alarm system	Yes

Tata SafarivsToyota Vellfire

Tata Safari

Toyota Vellfire

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Toyota Vellfire pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Tata Safari

Toyota Vellfire

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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