The Tata Safari petrol enters the three-row SUV segment; one that already has well-established competition. While Tata positions the Safari as a premium product with net-connected features as it does with the Harrier, its competitors fight back with consistent sales, competitive power figures, and aggressive pricing. For reference, specifications for the Tata Safari Petrol are as follows:
Engine: Inline four-cylinder, turbocharged
Displacement: 1,498 cc
Power: 170 PS @5,000 rpm
Mileage: 25.6 kmpl (claimed)
Price: ₹16.19 lakh – ₹27.34 lakh (ex-showroom)
1. Mahindra Scorpio-N
The OG Scorpio (now the Scorpio-N) continues to dominate the three-row SUV segment in India. Mahindra sold 15,616 units of the Scorpio-N just in November 2025, making it the highest-selling competitor to the Safari by a wide margin.
Engine: Inline four-cylinder, turbocharged
Displacement: 1,997 cc
Power: 203 PS @5,000 rpm
ARAI Mileage: 12.17 kmpl (manual) / 12.12 kmpl (auto)
Price: ₹13.20 lakh – ₹23.98 lakh (ex-showroom)
2. Kia Carens Clavis
Trailing considerably behind the Scorpio-n but yet selling better than the rest, the Kia Carens remains a favourite in the seven-seater category. Kia sold over 6,530 units of the Carens in November 2025, and with the facelifted Carens Clavis, Kia may be reasonably expected to keep those numbers up.
Engine: Inline four-cylinder, turbocharged
Displacement: 1,498 cc
Power: 160 PS @5,500 rpm
Mileage: 15.95 kmpl – 16.66 kmpl
Price: ₹11.07 lakh – ₹19.26 lakh (ex-showroom)
3. Mahindra XUV 7XO
The XUV 700 posted 6,176 units in November 2025. Despite being positioned closer to the Safari in size and pricing, its powertrain spans a wider range, offering higher power in certain models. The facelifted XUV 7XO has simultaneously replaced the 700, proving a worthy rival to the Safari.
Engine: Inline four-cylinder, turbocharged
Displacement: 1,997 cc
Power: 200 PS @5,000 rpm
Mileage: NA
Price: ₹13.66 lakh – ₹24.92 lakh (ex-showroom)
Here’s a summary for quick reference.
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Mileage | Price |
| Tata Safari Petrol | Inline four-cylinder, turbocharged | 1,498 cc | 170 PS @5,000 rpm | 25.6 kmpl (claimed) | ₹16.19 lakh – ₹27.34 lakh (ex-showroom) |
| Mahindra Scorpio-N | Inline four-cylinder, turbocharged | 1,997 cc | 203 PS @5,000 rpm | 12.17 kmpl (manual) / 12.12 kmpl (auto) | ₹13.20 lakh – ₹23.98 lakh (ex-showroom) |
| Kia Carens Clavis | Inline four-cylinder, turbocharged | 1,498 cc | 160 PS @5,500 rpm | 15.95 kmpl – 16.66 kmpl | ₹11.07 lakh – ₹19.26 lakh (ex-showroom) |
| Mahindra XUV 7XO | Inline four-cylinder, turbocharged | 1,997 cc | 200 PS @5,000 rpm | NA | ₹13.66 lakh – ₹24.92 lakh (ex-showroom) |
This remains a comprehensive list, since rivals like the MG Hector Plus, Hyundai Alcazar, Jeep Meridien and more continue to compete with the Safari.
