Tata Harrier vs Tata Safari: Which Variant Offers Better Value For Money?
Modified On Feb 24, 2021 01:07 PM By Dhruv for Tata Safari 2021-2023
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We compare the on-paper credentials of the new 7-seater Tata Safari with that of the 5-seater Harrier
Tata’s newly launched Safari once again brings with it the promise to ‘Reclaim your life’, but what exactly does it offer to help you do that? We put the Safari’s brochure next to that of its 5-seater cousin, the Harrier, to find out exactly what makes the Safari different. Here’s what we found out:
Dimensions
| Measurements |
Tata Harrier |
Tata Safari |
| Length |
4,598mm |
4,661mm |
| Width |
1,894mm |
1,894mm |
| Height |
1,706mm |
1,786mm |
| Wheelbase |
2,741mm |
2,741mm |
| Boot Space |
425 litres / 810 litres with second row folded |
73 litres (with all seats up)/ 447 litres (with third-row folded) / 910 litres ( with second and third row folded) |
While both SUVs share the same underpinnings, the Safari is longer and taller to accommodate the added third row. The only other difference in their dimensions is down to the boot space. The Safari offers a miserly 73 litres with all seats occupied. However, if you treat it like a 4-seater or 5-seater with the third-row folded down, the Safari manages to liberate more space than the Harrier. Lastly, with the second row folded in both, the Safari offers much greater space to haul large cargo loads.
Powertrain
Both the Harrier and the Safari use the same 2.0-litre diesel engine from the Fiat, coupled with 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions sourced from Hyundai. The power and torque figures of both cars are the same. Check it out in the table below:
| Displacement |
2.0-litre diesel |
| Max Power |
170PS @ 3750rpms |
| Peak Torque |
250Nm @ 1750-2500rpms |
| Transmission |
6-speed manual/6-speed automatic |
Price Comparison
Both the Harrier and the Safari have similar variants. So, let’s put them side by side to see how much more the Safari’s respective variants cost over the Harrier.
| Variants |
Safari |
Harrier |
Difference |
||
| Transmission |
Manual |
Automatic |
Manual |
Automatic |
|
| XE |
Rs 14.69 lakh |
- |
Rs 13.99 lakh |
- |
Rs 70,000 |
| XM/XMA |
Rs 16 lakh |
Rs 17.25 lakh |
Rs 15.25 lakh |
Rs 16.50 lakh |
Rs 75,000 |
| XT |
Rs 17.45 lakh |
- |
Rs 16.50 lakh |
- |
Rs 95,000 |
| XT+ |
Rs 18.25 lakh |
- |
Rs 17.30 lakh |
- |
Rs 95,000 |
| XZ |
Rs 19.15 lakh |
Rs 20.40 lakh |
Rs 17.80 lakh |
Rs 19.05 lakh |
Rs 1.35 lakh |
| XZ+/XZA+ (6/7 Seater) |
Rs 19.99 lakh |
Rs 21.25 lakh |
Rs 19.05 lakh |
Rs 20.25 lakh |
Rs 95,000/Rs 1 lakh |
| Adventure Edition (XZ+) |
Rs 20.20 lakh |
Rs 21.45 lakh |
- |
- |
- |
Finally, having compared the prices, let’s come to the variants and see which SUV has the advantage here. For a more detailed specs and features comparison, visit this link.
Harrier XE vs Safari XE
| Variants |
Safari |
Harrier |
Difference |
| XE |
Rs 14.69 lakh |
Rs 13.99 lakh |
Rs 70,000 |
Feature Comparison
| Features |
Tata Harrier XE |
Tata Safari XE |
| Exterior |
||
| Projector Headlamps (halogen) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dual Function DRLs with Turn Indicators |
Yes |
Yes |
| Functional Roof Rails (Up to 75kg) |
No |
Yes |
| Comfort and Convenience |
||
| Tilt and Telescopic Adjust for Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
| Central Locking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Smartphone Charging in All Rows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| 3rd Row AC and AC Vents |
No |
Yes |
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment From Second Row |
No |
Yes |
| 2nd Row Seats with 60:40 Split |
No |
Yes |
| Reclining 2nd Row Seats |
No |
Yes |
| 3rd Row Seats with 50:50 Split |
No |
Yes |
| Safety |
||
| Dual Airbags (Driver & Co-Driver) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hill Hold Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Traction Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roll Over Mitigation |
Yes |
Yes |
| Corner Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Brake Disc Wiping* |
Yes |
Yes |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Perimetric Alarm System |
Yes |
Yes |
| All Wheel Disc Brakes |
No |
Yes |
*Brake disc wiping softly applies the brakes to wipe off any excess moisture from the brakes, for better braking performance.
Verdict
The Safari commands a Rs 70,000 premium here but for that money, you get extra features such as reclining second row seats with 60:40 split, front passenger seat adjustability from the second row, and functional roof rails. These elements not only increase the convenience of this base variant Safari, but the additional disc brakes at the rear also enhance its safety quotient. Then there is the added advantage of a third row, which the Harrier doesn’t get. If you have a large family and no price constraint, we suggest you pick the Safari. The Harrier XE also offers a decent kit right from the base variant, especially in terms of the safety features, but the Safari offers better value for the price. That said, if you are constrained by your budget and don’t really need the extra seats at the back, the Harrier still makes a lot of sense.
Harrier XM/XMA vs Safari XM/XMA
| Variants |
Safari |
Harrier |
Difference |
||
| Transmission |
Manual |
Automatic |
Manual |
Automatic |
|
| XM/XMA |
Rs 16 lakh |
Rs 17.25 lakh |
Rs 15.25 lakh |
Rs 16.50 lakh |
Rs 75,000 |
Feature Comparison
| Features |
Tata Harrier XM/XMA |
Tata Safari XM/XMA |
| Exterior |
||
| Projector Headlamps (halogen) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dual Function DRLs with Turn Indicators |
Yes |
Yes |
| Functional Roof Rails (Up to 75kg) |
No |
Yes |
| Front Fog Lamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Comfort and Convenience |
||
| Remote Central Locking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt & telescopic adjust for steering |
Yes |
Yes |
| Smartphone charging in all rows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| 2nd Row Seats with 60:40 Split |
No |
Yes |
| Reclining 2nd Row Seats |
No |
Yes |
| 3rd Row AC & AC Vents |
No |
Yes |
| 3rd Row Seats with 50:50 Split |
No |
Yes |
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment From Second Row |
No |
Yes |
| Multi Drive Modes: Eco, City, Sport |
Yes |
Yes |
| Steering Mounted Controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensor with Display |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Wiper Washer |
Yes |
Yes |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Outer Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Infotainment |
||
| 7-inch Touchscreen |
Yes |
Yes |
| 6 Speakers (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Safety |
||
| Dual Airbags (Driver & Co-Driver) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hill Hold Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Traction Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roll Over Mitigation |
Yes |
Yes |
| Corner Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Brake Disc Wiping* |
Yes |
Yes |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Perimetric Alarm System |
Yes |
Yes |
| All Wheel Disc Brakes |
No |
Yes |
*Brake disc wiping softly applies the brakes to wipe off any excess moisture from the brakes, for better braking performance.
Verdict
With the new added basic features over the base XE such as electrically adjustable outside mirrors, remote central locking, rear washer and wiper, the XM seems to be the true base variant for these cars. Both get the same number of feature additions in this case, but the Safari is priced Rs 75,000 higher than the Harrier. The additional premium is quite simply to demonstrate the Safari’s superiority over the Harrier in Tata’s lineup and the added row of seats. The choice between the two, when it comes to the XM/XMA variants, depends upon whether you need seating for five or seven. But like the base variant, the Safari aces the Harrier with features such as a reclining second row and rear disc brakes.
Tata Harrier XT/XT+ vs Tata Safari XT/XT+
| Variants |
Safari |
Harrier |
Difference |
| XT |
Rs 17.45 lakh |
Rs 16.50 lakh |
Rs 95,000 |
| XT+ |
Rs 18.25 lakh |
Rs 17.30 lakh |
Rs 95,000 |
Feature Comparison
| Features |
Tata Harrier XT/XT+ |
Tata Safari XT/XT+ |
| Exterior |
||
| Projector Headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dual Function LED DRLs with Turn Indicators |
Yes |
Yes |
| Functional Roof Rails (Up to 75kg) |
No |
Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Alloy wheels |
17-inch |
18-inch |
| Fog lamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Interior |
||
| Mood Lighting |
No |
Yes |
| Soft Touch Dashboard |
Yes |
Yes |
| Comfort and Convenience |
||
| Tilt & telescopic adjust for steering |
Yes |
Yes |
| Smartphone Charging In All Rows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| 2nd Row Seats with 60:40 Split |
No |
Yes |
| Reclining 2nd Row Seats |
No |
Yes |
| 3rd Row AC & AC Vents |
No |
Yes |
| 3rd Row Seats with 50:50 Split |
No |
Yes |
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustability From Second Row |
No |
Yes |
| Multi Drive Modes: Eco, City, Sport |
Yes |
Yes |
| Steering Mounted Controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensor with Display |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Wiper Washer |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Central Locking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Outer Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Reverse Parking Camera |
Yes |
Yes |
| Push Button Start (PEPS) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto AC |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrically Foldable Outer Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Armrest with Cup Holders |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lumbar Support for Driver seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
No |
Yes |
| Connected Car Technology |
No |
Yes |
| Infotainment |
||
| 7-inch Touchscreen |
Yes |
Yes |
| 8 Speakers (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Connectivity |
Yes |
Yes |
| Safety |
||
| Dual Airbags (Driver & Co-Driver) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hill Hold Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Traction Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roll Over Mitigation |
Yes |
Yes |
| Corner Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Brake Disc Wiping* |
Yes |
Yes |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Perimetric Alarm System |
Yes |
Yes |
| All Wheel Disc Brakes |
No |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof (Additional in XT+ variant) |
Yes |
Yes |
*Brake disc wiping softly applies the brakes to wipe off any excess moisture from the brakes, for better braking performance.
Verdict
The premium that the Safari commands over the Harrier is almost Rs 1 lakh in these variants but the corresponding feature additions don’t seem to be in sync with the price jump. You get a bigger size alloy wheels, mood lighting, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and connected car tech in the Safari XT/XT+ over the Harrier XT/XT+. But the extra Rs 95,000 that the Safari demands over the Harrier is a bit steep in our opinion. If you want a sunroof, you’ll have to opt for the XT+ version for which you will need to cough out an additional Rs 95,000.
Tata Harrier XZ/XZA vs Tata Safari XZ/XZA
| Variants |
Safari |
Harrier |
Difference |
||
| Transmission |
Manual |
Automatic |
Manual |
Automatic |
|
| XZ |
Rs 19.15 lakh |
Rs 20.40 lakh |
Rs 17.80 lakh |
Rs 19.05 lakh |
Rs 1.35 lakh |
Feature Comparison
| Features |
Tata Harrier XZ/XZA |
Tata Safari XZ/XZA |
| Exterior |
||
| Dual Function LED DRLs with Turn Indicators |
Yes |
Yes |
| Functional Roof Rails (Up to 75kg) |
No |
Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Alloy wheels |
17-inch |
18-inch |
| Machined alloy wheel finish |
No |
Yes |
| Xenon HID Projector Headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Front Fog Lamps with Cornering Function |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shark Fin Antenna |
Yes |
Yes |
| Interior |
||
| Soft Touch Dashboard |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mood Lighting |
No |
Yes |
| Leather Seat Upholstery & Door Pad Inserts |
Yes (Brown) |
Yes (White) |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel & Gear Shift Knob |
Yes |
Yes |
| Instrument Cluster with 7-inch Colour TFT Display |
Yes |
Yes |
| Comfort and Convenience |
||
| Smartphone Charging In All Rows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| 2nd Row Seats with 60:40 Split |
Yes |
Yes |
| Reclining 2nd Row Seats |
No |
Yes |
| 3rd Row AC & AC Vents |
No |
Yes |
| 3rd Row Seats with 50:50 Split |
No |
Yes |
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment From Second Row |
No |
Yes |
| Multi Drive Modes: Eco, City, Sport |
Yes |
Yes |
| Steering Mounted Controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensor with Display |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Wiper Washer |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Central Locking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Outer Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt & Telescopic Adjust For Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
| Reverse Parking Camera |
Yes |
Yes |
| Push Button Start (PEPS) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto AC |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrically Foldable Outer Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Armrest with Cup Holders |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lumbar Support for Driver seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
No |
Yes |
| Connected Car Technology |
No |
Yes |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| 6 Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
No |
Yes |
| Electronic Parking Brake |
No |
Yes |
| Auto Dimming IRVM |
No |
Yes |
| Infotainment |
||
| 8.8-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System |
Yes |
Yes |
| 320W 9 JBL Speakers (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters & Subwoofer) with Amplifier |
Yes |
Yes |
| Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Connectivity |
Yes |
Yes |
| Safety |
||
| Rear Parking Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dual Airbags (Driver & Co-Driver) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hill Hold Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Traction Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roll Over Mitigation |
Yes |
Yes |
| Corner Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Brake Disc Wiping* |
Yes |
Yes |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Perimetric Alarm System |
Yes |
Yes |
| All Wheel Disc Brakes |
No |
Yes |
| Terrain Response Modes: Normal, Rough, Wet |
Yes |
Yes |
| Side and Curtain Airbags |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hill Descent Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Seat ISOFIX Anchor Points: Rear Outer Seats |
Yes |
Yes |
*Brake disc wiping softly applies the brakes to wipe off any excess moisture from the brakes, for better braking performance.
Verdict
This is where the Safari sees the steepest jump compared to the Harrier. Sure, the Safari offers more kit than the Harrier but the Rs 1.35 lakh premium feels excessive. Features such as machine-finished alloy wheels, electronic parking brake, tyre pressure monitoring system, powered driver seat, and auto-dimming inside rearview mirror IRVM should not demand that kind of money.
Tata Harrier XZ+/XZA+ vs Tata Safari XZ+/XZA+
| Variants |
Safari |
Harrier |
Difference |
||
| Transmission |
Manual |
Automatic |
Manual |
Automatic |
|
| XZ+/XZA+ (6/7 Seater) |
Rs 19.99 lakh |
Rs 21.25 lakh |
Rs 19.05 lakh |
Rs 20.25 lakh |
Rs 95,000/Rs 1 lakh |
Feature Comparison
| Features |
Tata Harrier XZ+/XZA+ |
Tata Safari XZ+/XZA+ |
| Exterior |
||
| Dual Function LED DRLs with Turn Indicators |
Yes |
Yes |
| Functional Roof Rails (Up to 75kg) |
No |
Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Alloy wheels |
17-inch |
18-inch |
| Machined alloy wheel finish |
Yes |
Yes |
| Xenon HID Projector Headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Front Fog Lamps with Cornering Function |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shark Fin Antenna |
Yes |
Yes |
| Interior |
||
| Soft Touch Dashboard |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mood Lighting |
No |
Yes |
| Leather Seat Upholstery & Door Pad Inserts |
Yes (Brown) |
Yes (White) |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel & Gear Shift Knob |
Yes |
Yes |
| Instrument Cluster with 7-inch Colour TFT Display |
Yes |
Yes |
| Comfort and Convenience |
||
| Central Locking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Smartphone Charging In All Rows |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Windows |
Yes |
Yes |
| 2nd Row Seats with 60:40 Split |
Yes |
Yes |
| Reclining 2nd Row Seats |
No |
Yes |
| 3rd Row AC & AC Vents |
No |
Yes |
| 3rd Row Seats with 50:50 Split |
No |
Yes |
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment From Second Row |
No |
Yes |
| Multi Drive Modes: Eco, City, Sport |
Yes |
Yes |
| Steering Mounted Controls |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensor with Display |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Wiper Washer |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Central Locking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Outer Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tilt & Telescopic Adjust For Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
| Reverse Parking Camera |
Yes |
Yes |
| Push Button Start (PEPS) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto AC |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Headlamps |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electrically Foldable Outer Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Armrest with Cup Holders |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lumbar Support for Driver seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
No |
Yes |
| Connected Car Technology |
No |
Yes |
| 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electronic Parking Brake |
No |
Yes |
| Auto Dimming IRVM |
Yes |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
Yes |
Yes |
| Infotainment |
||
| 8.8-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System |
Yes |
Yes |
| 320W 9 JBL Speakers (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters & Subwoofer) with Amplifier |
Yes |
Yes |
| Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Connectivity |
Yes |
Yes |
| Safety |
||
| Rear Parking Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dual Airbags (Driver & Co-Driver) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hill Hold Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Traction Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Roll Over Mitigation |
Yes |
Yes |
| Corner Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Brake Disc Wiping* |
Yes |
Yes |
| ABS with EBD |
Yes |
Yes |
| Perimetric Alarm System |
Yes |
Yes |
| All Wheel Disc Brakes |
No |
Yes |
| Terrain Response Modes: Normal, Rough, Wet |
Yes |
Yes |
| Side and Curtain Airbags |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hill Descent Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Seat ISOFIX Anchor Points: Rear Outer Seats |
Yes |
Yes |
*Brake disc wiping softly applies the brakes to wipe off any excess moisture from the brakes, for better braking performance.
Verdict
The Safari once again commands a premium of a lakh over the Harrier, and if you were to look at it only from a features perspective, it feels a tad too much. However, the Safari can be exclusively had in its six-seater avatar in this XZ+ variant. The Harrier XZ+ now gets features such as a power-adjustable driver’s seat, auto-dimming IRVM and 17-inch two-tone diamond-cut alloy wheels, which were missing in the XZ variant. The Safari, on the other hand, continues to get an electronic parking brake, connected car tech, mood lighting, and tyre pressure monitoring over the Harrier. Both the models offer panoramic sunroofs in this variant. Tata could have taken the opportunity to add features such as ventilated front seats, remote cabin pre-cooling, a more modern LED lighting up front, and an air purifier which are present in cars over Rs 5 lakh cheaper.
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