Head to head
Tata Safari vs Mahindra XUV700
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Mahindra XUV700 is the cheapest of these to run at ₹6.45 per kilometre.
Tata Safari
3-Row SUV
₹15.49 – ₹27.34 Lakh
Mahindra XUV700
3-Row SUV
₹13.99 – ₹26.99 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Tata Safari | Mahindra XUV700 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹15.49 – ₹27.34 Lakh | ₹13.99 – ₹26.99 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | 3-Row SUV | 3-Row SUV |
| Seating | 7 seater | 7 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 16.3km/l | 16.6km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 12.9km/l | 13.6km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.80 | ₹6.45 |
| Fuel options | Diesel | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 1956 cc · 168 bhp | 1999 cc · 197 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, Torque Converter | Manual, Torque Converter |
| Tank / battery | 50 L | 60 L |
| Kerb weight | 1755 kg | 1750 kg |
| Boot space | 447 L | 240 L |
| Launched | 2023 | 2021 |
Variant-wise mileage
Tata Safari
| Smart / Pure 2.0 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 16.3 ARAI | 12.9km/l |
| Accomplished+ 2.0 Diesel ATDiesel · Torque Converter | 14.5 ARAI | 11.4km/l |
Mahindra XUV700
| MX / AX3 2.0 Petrol MTPetrol · Manual | 13.0 ARAI | 9.8km/l |
| AX5 / AX7 2.2 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 16.6 ARAI | 13.6km/l |
| AX7 / AX7L 2.2 Diesel ATDiesel · Torque Converter | 15.6 ARAI | 12.4km/l |
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Tata Safari vs Mahindra XUV700 — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Tata Safari or the Mahindra XUV700?
The Mahindra XUV700 is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 13.6 km/l in real-world conditions versus 12.9 km/l for the Safari.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Mahindra XUV700 costs about ₹6.45 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Tata Safari vs Mahindra XUV700 — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Mahindra XUV700 wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.