2026 car comparison

Hyundai Alcazar vs Tata Safari 2026 comparison

The Hyundai Alcazar starts at ₹14.51 lakh, the Tata Safari starts at ₹13.4 lakh. Here is how they compare on price, mileage, power, safety and features, variant by variant.

Hyundai Alcazar vs Tata Safari comparison

Alcazar vs Safari: head to head

  • Alcazar
  • Safari

Starting priceex-showroom, lower is better

Alcazar ₹14.51 lakh
Safari ₹13.4 lakh✓ better

Maximum powermost powerful variant

Alcazar 158 bhp
Safari 168 bhp✓ better

Claimed mileagebest ARAI figure, petrol or diesel

Alcazar 20.4 km/l✓ better
Safari 16.3 km/l

Airbagstop variant

Alcazar 6
Safari 6

Crash testadult occupant rating

Alcazar –
Safari 5 / 5 stars

Variantsmore choice

Alcazar 20
Safari 72✓ better

Figures are the best across each car's variants, from the manufacturers' claims. Prices are ex-showroom and indicative.

Alcazar vs Safari: key differences

  • The Tata Safari is cheaper to buy: it starts at ₹13.4 lakh ex-showroom, ₹1,10,700 less than the Hyundai Alcazar (₹14.51 lakh).

  • Top variants: the Tata Safari goes up to ₹26.91 lakh and the Hyundai Alcazar to ₹21.96 lakh.

  • The Tata Safari is more powerful, with up to 168 bhp against 158 bhp for the Hyundai Alcazar.

  • The Hyundai Alcazar has the better claimed (ARAI) mileage: up to 20.4 km/l against 16.3 km/l.

  • The most affordable automatic: Hyundai Alcazar Prestige 7-Seater 1.5 Turbo DCT at ₹18.03 lakh, Tata Safari Pure X 1.5 Turbo Petrol AT at ₹18.35 lakh.

  • Both come with 6 airbags as standard.

  • The Tata Safari has a 5-star adult safety rating (Bharat NCAP 2023); we have no crash test result for the Hyundai Alcazar yet.

The basics

Hyundai Alcazar Tata Safari
Ex-showroom price ₹14.51 lakh – ₹21.96 lakh ₹13.4 lakh – ₹26.91 lakh
Body type Mid-size SUV Full-size SUV
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Transmission Manual, Automatic Manual, Automatic
Engine 1482 – 1493 cc 1498 – 1956 cc
Power 114 – 158 bhp 168 bhp
Seats 5 – 7 6 – 7
Cheapest automatic Prestige 7-Seater 1.5 Turbo DCT, ₹18.03 lakh Pure X 1.5 Turbo Petrol AT, ₹18.35 lakh

Specifications and features, variant by variant

Hyundai Alcazar Executive 7-Seater 1.5 Turbo MT Tata Safari Smart 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT
Ex-showroom price ₹14,50,700 ₹13,40,000
Engine and performance
Engine type 1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol 1.5L Hyperion Turbo GDi Petrol
Displacement 1482 cc 1498 cc
Power 158 bhp 168 bhp (170 PS)
Torque 253 Nm 280 Nm
Cylinders 4 Not available
Turbocharger Yes Yes
Fuel supply Direct Injection Direct Injection
Drive type FWD FWD
Emission type BS6 Phase 2 BS6 Phase 2
Mileage (ARAI) 17.5 km/l Not available
Fuel capacity 50 L 50 L
Dimensions, suspension and wheels
Length 4560 mm 4668 mm
Width 1800 mm 1922 mm
Height 1710 mm 1795 mm
Wheelbase 2760 mm Not available
Boot space 180 L 420 L
Doors 5 5
Seating rows 3 3
Front suspension MacPherson strut Not available
Rear suspension Twist beam Not available
Steering type Electric Electric
Steering adjustment Tilt & Telescopic Not available
Front brake Disc Disc
Rear brake Disc Not available
Wheel type Alloy Not available
Wheel size 17 inch Not available
Safety
Airbags 6 6
ABS Yes Yes
EBD Yes Yes
ESC Yes Yes
Hill hold assist Yes Not available
Tyre pressure monitor (TPMS) Yes Yes
Rear parking sensors Yes Yes
Front parking sensors No Not available
Parking camera Rear No
ADAS No No
Comfort and features
Air conditioner Dual-zone automatic Not available
Rear AC vents Yes Not available
Cruise control Yes Not available
Push button start Yes Not available
Sunroof No No
Ventilated seats No No
Powered driver seat No No
Wireless charger No Not available
Rain sensing wipers No Not available
Auto-dimming inside mirror No Not available
Seat upholstery Fabric Fabric
Touchscreen size No No
Digital instrument cluster Yes Yes
Ambient lighting Yes Not available
Headlamps LED LED
LED DRLs Yes Yes
Tail lamps LED LED
Dual tone roof No Not available
Android Auto / Apple CarPlay Not available No
Connected tail lamp Not available Yes

Prices are ex-showroom and indicative; confirm the final price with your dealer. The base (lowest-priced) variant of each car is compared unless you choose others above. Mileage and range are the manufacturers' claimed figures.

Alcazar vs Safari: frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Alcazar or Tata Safari?

The Tata Safari is cheaper. The Hyundai Alcazar costs ₹14.51 lakh – ₹21.96 lakh and the Tata Safari ₹13.4 lakh – ₹26.91 lakh (ex-showroom).

Which gives better mileage, the Hyundai Alcazar or Tata Safari?

The Hyundai Alcazar: up to 20.4 km/l claimed (ARAI), against 16.3 km/l for the Tata Safari. Real-world mileage is usually lower.

Which is more powerful, the Hyundai Alcazar or Tata Safari?

The Tata Safari makes up to 168 bhp; the Hyundai Alcazar up to 158 bhp.

Which is safer, the Hyundai Alcazar or Tata Safari?

The Hyundai Alcazar has 6 airbags. The Tata Safari has a 5-star adult rating from Bharat NCAP (2023) and 6 airbags.

Do the Hyundai Alcazar and Tata Safari come with an automatic?

The Hyundai Alcazar does, from the Prestige 7-Seater 1.5 Turbo DCT at ₹18.03 lakh. The Tata Safari does, from the Pure X 1.5 Turbo Petrol AT at ₹18.35 lakh.

Which fuel options do the Hyundai Alcazar and Tata Safari have?

The Hyundai Alcazar comes with petrol and diesel engines in 20 variants. The Tata Safari comes with petrol and diesel engines in 72 variants.

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