Tata Safari 2021 vs MG Hector Plus vs Mahindra XUV500 Engines Features Dimensions Compared

The, two popular family SUVs in the Indian market. Can the Safari be the numero uno in this on-paper comparison? Let's find out.

Dimensions

	Tata Safari	MG Hector Plus	Mahindra XUV500
Length (mm)	4661mm	4720mm	4,585mm
Width (mm)	1894mm	1835mm	1,890mm
Height (mm)	1786mm	1760mm	1,785mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2741mm	2750mm	2,700mm

While the Safari is the wider and taller SUV in this test, it's not as long as the MG Hector Plus. Even the Safari's wheelbase is shorter than that of the Hector Plus by a whisker. The XUV500, on the other hand, is a tad smaller than the Safari and Hector. But these minute differences shouldn't be any problem.

Features

	Tata Safari	MG Hector Plus	Mahindra XUV500
Headlamps	HID headlamps with LED DRLs	LED headlamps with LED DRLs	Halogen Projector headlamps with LED DRLs
LED Tail lamps	Yes	Yes	No
Infotainment	8.8-inch touchscreen	10.4-inch touchscreen	7-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic	Single Pane
Climate Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multi-info display	7-inch coloured	7-inch coloured	Yes
Keyless Entry with Push button start	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	No
Automatic Wipers	Yes	Yes	No
Connected Car Tech	Yes	Yes	No
Drive Modes	Yes	No	No
Traction Modes	Yes	No	No
Wireless Phone Charger	No	Yes	No
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes	No
Ambient Lighting	Yes	Yes	Yes
Powered Tailgate	No	Yes	No

Common features in these SUVs include a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a sunroof, climate control, cruise control, keyless entry with push-button start, a multi-info display, powered driver's seat, and ambient lighting.

• The XUV500, being the oldest car here, misses out on a few essentials like auto headlamps and wipers.

• The Safari and Hector Plus feature connected car tech with Hinglish voice commands.

• Drive modes and traction-control based off-road modes are exclusive to the Safari.

• The MG Hector Plus comes with two important features that its rivals miss out on -- a powered tailgate and ventilated seats.

• For the audiophile in you, the Safari and Hector Plus also come with a JBL and Infinity sound system respectively. The XUV500 doesn't get any branded sound system.

Safety Features

	Tata Safari	MG Hector Plus	Mahindra XUV500
Airbags	6	6	6
ABS with EBD	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Camera	Yes	360-degree	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes	Yes

All the three SUVs' top-spec models come with six airbags, ABS with EBD, parking sensors, a parking camera, electronic stability control, and a tyre pressure monitoring system. It must be mentioned that the Hector Plus also gets a 360-degree camera and front parking sensors to make life easier while parking.

Engines

	Tata Safari	MG Hector Plus	Mahindra XUV500
Engine	2.0-litre	2.0-litre	2.2-litre
Power (PS)	170PS	170PS	155PS
Torque (Nm)	350Nm	350Nm	360Nm
Transmission Options	6-speed manual / 6-speed AT	6-speed manual	6-speed manual / 6-speed AT

The Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus utilise an FCA-sourced 2.0-litre diesel engine that develops 170PS of power and 350Nm of torque. While it's 15PS more powerful than the XUV500, both models churn out 10Nm less when compared to the Mahindra SUV.

A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, and only the Safari and XUV500 come with an additional automatic transmission.

Rivals

	Tata Safari	MG Hector Plus	Mahindra XUV500
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 15 lakh to Rs 21 lakh (Expected)	Rs 13.35 lakh to Rs 19.13 lakh	Rs 13.77 lakh to Rs 19.48 lakh

The Safari does have a lot riding on its shoulders, but the final verdict would be out when the prices are revealed in mid-February. If priced right, the Safari does have a lot of potential to draw customers to the showrooms.