Head to head
Mahindra XUV700 vs Tata Safari
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Mahindra XUV700 is the cheapest of these to run at ₹6.45 per kilometre.
Mahindra XUV700
3-Row SUV
₹13.99 – ₹26.99 Lakh
Tata Safari
3-Row SUV
₹15.49 – ₹27.34 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Mahindra XUV700 | Tata Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹13.99 – ₹26.99 Lakh | ₹15.49 – ₹27.34 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | 3-Row SUV | 3-Row SUV |
| Seating | 7 seater | 7 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 16.6km/l | 16.3km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 13.6km/l | 12.9km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.45 | ₹6.80 |
| Fuel options | PetrolDiesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1999 cc · 197 bhp | 1956 cc · 168 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, Torque Converter | Manual, Torque Converter |
| Tank / battery | 60 L | 50 L |
| Kerb weight | 1750 kg | 1755 kg |
| Boot space | 240 L | 447 L |
| Launched | 2021 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
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 |
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 |
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Mahindra XUV700 vs Tata Safari — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Mahindra XUV700 or the Tata Safari?
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.
Mahindra XUV700 vs Tata Safari — 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.