Tata safari was known to be one of the biggest launches of the Tata, and now it has been replaced by the all new Tata Harrier. This car is known to be the first car in India which is modified and advanced premium SUV. Tata has used advanced technology in the manufacturing of the car in comparison to other companies. The ruler of the premium SUV segment is Mahindra XUV500. This car is known to be newly developed and includes various advanced features. Here is a short discussion of Tata Harrier vs. Mahindra XUV500.
Designing Comparison
These two are one of the best premiums SUV which has an equally attractive and elegant design. The designs of both cars are made to dominate the road. The features of both the cars are LED tail lights, front grille, ORVM indicator lights, and arches that are flared-up. The, as well as the fog lamp of the Tata Harrier, are placed at the same place. On the other hand, Mahindra XUV500 has a unique design for light placement.
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Dimension Comparison
The dimensions of the Tata Harrier are based on the OMEGA RC platform that has been co-developed by the Jaguar, Rover, and Tata. Mahindra also has one of the best dimensions in the premium SUV segment.
| Dimensions | Tata Harrier | Mahindra XUV500 |
| Length | 4598 mm | 4585 mm |
| Width | 1894 mm | 1890 mm |
| Height | 1714 mm | 1785 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2741 mm | 2700 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 200 mm |
Transmission and Engine Comparison
Tata Harrier is equipped with the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, and the engine has been sourced from Fiat. The engine of the car is commonly known as the kryotec diesel engine, and it is essentially a version of the Multijet engine of the fiat that has been rebadged. The engine that has been installed in the Tata harrier provides a power of 140 power of bhp and 350 Nm of maximum torque. The average mileage that is provided by the Tata Harrier is 17 to 18 kilometers per liter.
The XUV500 is equipped with the MHawk 155 diesel engine, 6th generation eGVT which produces a power of 153 bhp and maximum torque of 360 Nm. The engine of the car carries FWD drive train with 2179 cc displacement. The average mileage offered by the XUV500 feature is 14 kilometers per liter.
Price Comparison
The Tata Harrier price that is estimated for ex-showroom is Rs 14.78 Lakhs. On the other hand, Mahindra XUV500 price that is estimated for ex-showroom is Rs 14.01 Lakhs.
Convenience is the name of the game
| Tata Harrier | Hyundai Creta | Jeep Compass | Mahindra XUV500 | |
| Safety | 6 Airbags, ESP, ABS, EBD, TCS, Corner Stability Control, Roll Over Mitigation, Brake Disc Wiping, Hill Hold, Hill Descent and Front Fog Lamp with cornering function. | 6 Airbags, Hill-start assist, ESC and Static bending lights. | 6 Airbags, ABS, TCS, ESP, Panic Brake Assist, Hydraulic Boost Failure Compensation, Electronic Roll Mitigation, and Cornering Fog Lamps | 6 Airbags, ESP, Electronic Roll Mitigation, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, ABS, Hill Hold and Hill Descent. |
| Infotainment | 8.8”high-resolution touchscreen display with Android Auto | 7″ touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 8.4″ touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 7″ touchscreen display with Android Auto and Blue Sense smartwatch connectivity |
| Speakers | 9-speaker JBL audio system | 6-speaker audio system | 6-speaker audio system | Info not available |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climat Control | Automatic Climat Control | Dual-Zone Climat Control | Automatic Climat Control |
| Rear AC Vents | B-pillar mounted | Centre tunnel mounted | Centre tunnel mounted | B-pillar mounted |
| Drive Modes | Eco, City, Sport with ESP operated Normal, Rough and Wet modes | NA | Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud | NA |
| Instrument Cluster | 7-inch colour display alongside analogue speedometer | Analogue speedometer and tachometer with MID | Analogue speedometer and tachometer with a 3.5-inch MID with graphics | Analogue speedometer and tachometer with MID in between the dials |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof | Yes |
| Upholstery | Oak Brown Perforated Faux Leather Seat Upholstery | Black Faux Leather Upholstery | Ski Grey Faux Leather Upholstery | Tan & Black faux leather Interiors |
| Driver’s seat | Manual height adjustable | 6-way power adjustable | 8-way power adjustable | 6-way power adjustable |
| Stand-out Feature | 2WD ESP controlled drive modes | Wireless charging | Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) suspension | Smartwatch connectivity with infotainment |
