If you’re in the market to buy an SUV with a budget of around Rs. 20 lakhs, you’ll be met with two major options right now, one is the newly launched Tata Safari Adventure X Plus and the other would be the Mahindra XUV700 AX7. While both the SUVs cost approximately the same, there’s a lot of differences, which we’ll be going through in this article and help you make the right choice. Let’s begin.
Tata Safari Adventure X Plus vs Mahindra XUV700 AX7: Powertrain
Looking for an SUV means finding the one that offers better performance. Here’s a comparison between the two SUVs in terms of performance:
| Tata Safari Adventure X Plus | Mahindra XUV700 AX7 | |
| Engine | Kryotex 2.0-Litre Diesel | 2.2-litre mHAWK Diesel |
| Power | 167HP @ 3,750rpm | 182HP @ 3,500rpm |
| Torque | 350Nm @ 1,750-2,500rpm | 420Nm @ 1,600-2,800rpm |
| Fuel Economy | 16.3kmpl | 17kmpl |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Mahindra XUV700 AX7 is surely a winner in the performance terms with more power and torque and disposal, given a slightly bigger engine. Both the SUVs offer similar fuel economy.
Tata Safari Adventure X Plus vs Mahindra XUV700 AX7: Features
While, the performance seems to be a strong suit for the Mahindra XUV700, will it fare in terms of features offered? Let’s find out.
| Features | Tata Safari Adventure X Plus | Mahindra XUV700 AX7 |
| Tyres | R18 Apex Forged Alloys | R18 Diamond Cut Alloy |
| Sunroof | Yes (Voice-controlled) | Yes |
| ADAS | Yes (Level 2) | Yes |
| 360 degree with blind view monitor | Yes | No |
| Electronic park brake | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment system | 26.03 cm HD Infotainment | 26.03 HD Infotainment |
| Instrument cluster | 26.03 cm HD Digital Cluster | 26.03 cm HD Digital Cluster |
| Adjustable driver seat | 6-way power adjustable | 6-way power adjustable |
| Air conditioning | Fully automatic temperature control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Automatic wipers | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Push button start | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Yes (Wireless) | Yes (Wireless) |
| Safety Features | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Front Brakes | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Disc | Disc |
| Global NCAP Rating | 5 | 5 |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| ESP | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Camera | Yes (With guidelines) | Yes (With guidelines) |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| 360-degree Camera | Yes | No |
In the detailed comparison table above, we can see that both Tata Safari Adventure X Plus and Mahindra XUV700 AX7 lock horns and offer almost similar setup in terms of features and safety. The Tata Safari Adventure X Plus does offer a more comprehensive ADAS Level 2 functionality, which is offered in the AX7 L variant of the Mahindra XUV700. The AX7 variant does get the basic ADAS. The major difference is the 360-degree camera on the Tata Safari Adventure X Plus variant that is not present on the Mahindra AX7. In terms of comfort features, both the SUVs offer somewhat similar setup on paper. Overall, the Tata Safari Adventure X Plus takes the lead in terms of features, by a slight margin.
Tata Safari Adventure X Plus vs Mahindra XUV700 AX7: Verdict
While both the SUVs are close, it totally boils on your needs. While the looks are subjective, one might find the Safari Adventure X Plus more appealing as compared to the XUV700. Moreover, if you’re looking for performance, Mahindra XUV700 AX7 will make more sense as it offers slightly higher performance figures. But, if you’re looking for more features and something that has been recently updated, you should go for Tata Safari Adventure X Plus. In terms of pricing, both the SUVs are priced at Rs. 19.99 lakhs, although the price for Tata safari Adventure X Plus is introductory and might increase in the future. Which one will you choose now?
Also, read Tata Harrier and Safari Adventure X Launched, Starting at Rs. 18.99 Lakhs!