Tata Safari Vs Hyundai Alcazar Vs Mahindra XUV700: Battle of The Three-Row SUVs

2021 was the year when the three-row family SUV came back in style. Tata Motors brought back the iconic Safari nameplate in an all-new model while Hyundai entered the fray with the Alcazar. Then Mahindra commandeered them all with the most anticipated launch of the year, the XUV700. All three vehicles are brilliant SUVs, but which one is the best for you? Spending around Rs 25 lakh for the top models of these SUVs is a considerable investment. To help you make the right decision, we have devised this detailed comparison talking about the design, features, powertrain, mileage and the price of these SUVs. 

Tata Safari Vs Hyundai Alcazar Vs Mahindra XUV700: Exterior Design

Exterior design and road presence becomes an important aspect when buying these cars due to their large size. And each SUV in this comparison has a unique design trait that appeals to different sections of the market. While the Tata Safari mesmerizes customers with simple, yet clean design characterized by high bonnet and a stepped roof; The Mahindra XUV700 pleases its audience with an aerodynamic profile, flush-fitting door handles and strong shoulder lines that kink towards the rear of the car.  Compared to the other two, the Hyundai Alcazar looks a bit smaller, however, its cleaner features with straight lines give it a chunky on-road presence.

The Tata is the most imposing SUV among the three here and is closely followed by the Mahindra while the Hyundai’s similarities with the Creta robs it of a strong first impression. 

Tata Safari Vs Hyundai Alcazar Vs Mahindra XUV700: Interior Design and Features

Moving to the inside, all three SUVs offer with an additional third row of seating. Both the Tata Safari and the Hyundai Alcazar offer option for both 6-seater (Captain seats) and 7-seater layouts, while the Mahindra XUV700 is only available with bench middle row making it possible to either have it as a 5-searer or a 7-seater. The XUV700 is the longest vehicle in this comparison measuring 4,695mm in length while the Alcazar is the shortest at 4,5000mm. The Hyundai comes back with a lead in the total wheelbase that stands at 2,760mm, 10mm more than the XUV and 20mm greater than the Safari. Despite lacking in number, the Safari feels the most spacious on the inside due to Tata’s clever packing. The Alcazar provides good space in the second row thanks to the long wheelbase but lacks space in the third row making it unsuitable for long distance trips. Like the Hyundai the Mahindra also suffers with space at the back but makes up for it with a slightly larger boot.

Dimensions	Mahindra XUV700	Tata Safari	Hyundai Alcazar
Length	4,695 mm	4,661 mm	4,500 mm
Width	1,890 mm	1,894 mm	1,790 mm
Height	1,755 mm	1,786 mm	1,675 mm
Wheelbase	2,750 mm	2,741 mm	2,760 mm

 

Costing close to Rs 25 lakh (ex-showroom), these flagships models offer most bells and whistles expected in a car of this age. All models feature panoramic sunroof, driving modes, multiple airbags, ABS among others. In addition, to the standard kit, the Hyundai Alcazar and the Mahindra XUV700 get features like a 360-degree camera blind view monitor, digital dials and more

The Mahindra XUV700 gets a twin-screen setup for the instrument console and the infotainment system that run-across half of the dashboard. Mahindra has also given its SUV with level 1 ADAS. The Hyundai Alcazar makes do with a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster and infotainment system that features multiple interfaces and modes to play with. The Tata Safari lags behind in this area, with its semi-digital instrument cluster and a small 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that makes its cabin feel dated compared to the competition.

Tata Safari Vs Hyundai Alcazar Vs Mahindra XUV700: Pricing

Prices for the Tata Safari starts from Rs 15.35 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base XE variant and extends up to Rs 23.56 lakh (ex-showroom) for the flagship XZA Plus Gold model. The Hyundai Alcazar price ranges between Rs 15.89 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 20.25 lakh (ex-showroom). 
Mahindra has priced the XUV700 at Rs 13.75 lakh for the MX variant, while the range-topping AX7 AWD comes in at Rs 24.95 lakh.

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Tata Safari Vs Hyundai Alcazar Vs Mahindra XUV700: Powertrains

Coming to powertrains, the Tata Safari offers a single diesel engine, while the competition is available with both petrol and diesel engine options. The Tata SUV comes powered by a 2.0-litre turbodiesel unit that makes 170 bhp and 350 Nm. 
The Hyundai Alcazar on the other hand comes equipped with either a 2-litre petrol engine that produces 156 bhp and 190 Nm or a 1.5-litre turbodiesel unit that is sufficient for 115 bhp and 250 Nm. 

Coming to the most powerful car of this lot, the Mahindra XUV700 is offered with a 2.2-litre turbodiesel unit that pumps out 185 bhp and 450 Nm of peak power or a 2.0-litre turbo petrol mill that 200 bhp and 380 Nm. All cars in this comparison are provided with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic option.

Tata Safari Vs Hyundai Alcazar Vs Mahindra XUV700: Mileage

That Hyundai Alcazar with its smaller engine returns a claimed fuel economy of up to 20.4 kmpl while the Safari is rated for a max claimed mileage of 16.14 kmpl. The Mahindra lags its competitors with an economy of 12 kmpl in the petrol guise and 14.2 kmpl in the diesel.

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