The demand for three-row mid-size SUVs is slowly gaining pace, and the starting prices of the Hyundai Alcazar and Tata Safari are relatively close to each other. The following will explains the difference between the base variants of the two, so you can make your decision wisely.
Here’s a price, specs, features based comparison between the new Hyundai Alcazar and the Tata Safari –
Price Comparison
| Tata Safari | Hyundai Alcazar |
| XE (7-seater): Rs 15.35 lakh (diesel-MT) | Prestige Executive (7-seater): Rs 15.89 lakh (petrol-MT), Rs 16.30 lakh (diesel-MT), Rs 17.77 lakh (diesel-AT) Prestige Executive (6-seater): Rs 16.30 lakh (diesel-MT) |
- The base-spec Tata Safari is only available in a diesel-manual combination, whereas the entry-level variant of the Hyundai Alcazar gets both petrol and diesel engine options.
- Compared to the Safari XE, the diesel-powered Alcazar Prestige Executive variant is almost Rs 1 lakh expensive.
Engine Specifications
| Tata Safari XE | Hyundai Alcazar Prestige Executive | ||
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbo-diesel | 2.0-litre petrol | 1.5-litre diesel |
| Max Power | 170PS | 159PS | 115PS |
| Max Torque | 350Nm | 191Nm | 250Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual & automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Claimed Fuel Efficiency | – | 14.5kmpl | 20.4kmpl (MT), 18.1kmpl (AT) |
– Alcazar uses Creta’s 1.5-litre diesel engine without any power or torque upgrades. The Safari, on the other hand, utilise a Fiat-sourced 2.0-litre diesel motor, which is more powerful & torquey than the Alcazar. Fuel efficiency, however, gives the Alcazar an edge over the Safari.
– Tata Safari misses out on petrol motor.
Dimensions and Cabin Space
| Tata Safari | Hyundai Alcazar | |
| Length | 4661mm | 4500mm |
| Width | 1894mm | 1790mm |
| Height | 1786mm | 1675mm |
| Wheelbase | 2741mm | 2760mm |
| Boot Space (all-rows up) | 73-litres | 180-litres |
- The Hyundai Alcazar is the smallest in size. But surprisingly, it boasts the highest wheelbase, which results in better knee room inside the cabin. However, being more broader & taller than the Alcazar, the Tata Safari offers more generous headroom & shoulder room. It can even accommodate adults in its third row comfortably for shorter journeys, whereas Alcazar’s third row is best suited for kids only.
- Despite the crunched last row, the Alcazar offers a boot that’s actually functional and can accommodate a few small or medium size bags/suitcases.
Features
- Common: LED DRLs,projector headlamps, roof rails,rear AC vents, power windows, central Locking, all disc brakes, dual-tone cabin (colour scheme different), tilt & telescopic steering, 2nd-row seats with 60:40 split function, reclining 2nd-row seats, 3rd-row seats with 50:50 split function, dual front airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), hill hold control, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors.
- Additional Features In Safari XE: Boss mode (helps you move the front passenger seat forward from the rear), traction control, Roll Over Mitigation, Corner Stability Control, Brake Disc Wiping, and Perimetric Alarm System.
- Additional Features In Alcazar Prestige Executive: Automatic LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, LED positioning lamps, LED turn indicators on outside mirrors, tailgate garnish, twin tip exhaust, diamond-cut alloy wheels, metallic door scuff plates, tyre pressure monitoring system, smart keyless entry with push button start, remote engine start with smart key, automatic AC, cruise control, electrically adjustable & foldable ORVMs with auto-fold function, front wireless smartphone charger, premium 2nd-row console with smartphone wireless charger/storage & cup holders (6-seater model only), USB chargers in all rows, cooled glovebox, electric tailgate release, height adjustable driver’s seat, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, steering mounted audio & telephony controls, rear defogger, rear camera with steering adaptive parking guidelines, vehicle stability management (VSM), and ISOFIX anchors.
Verdict
Despite its below-segment position, the Hyundai Alcazar is a highly competitive SUV. For a smaller price premium over Safari, the base-spec Alcazar trim gets tons of additional features that will up your overall ownership experience. However, Safari is primarily distinguished by its powerful diesel engine and more muscular build.
