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Tata Safari vs Honda City Comparison

Compare Tata Safari vs Honda City to know which is better. Detailed cars comparison on Tata Safari vs Honda City compare price, specs, mileage, performance, reviews and other features on car&bike.

Safari vs City Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsSafariCity
Price13.29 L12 L
Power1956 CC1498 CC
ClassSUVSedan
Mileage16 KM/L18 KM/L
Safari
Tata Safari
*Ex-Showroom Price
13.29 L
City
Honda City
*Ex-Showroom Price
12 L
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Smart Petrol
Tata Safari
Smart Petrol
13.29 L
SV MT Petrol Platinum White Pearl
Honda City
SV MT Petrol Platinum White Pearl
12 L

Overview

Overall Rating
4.9
7.5
Value For Money5.008.00
Significance5.008.00
Styling7.008.25
Comfort5.007.50
Safety5.008.50
Merit Or Usp5.008.75

Specifications

Engine TypeHYPERION 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine1.5-litre IVTEC DOHC Engine
Displacement (CC)1498 CC1498 CC
No. of Cylinders44
Power168 bhp @ 5000 rpm119 bhp
Torque280 Nm @ 1750 -3500 rpm145 Nm
Top Speed170190
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph10.710.2
No. of gears66
Drive TrainFWDFWD
Turbocharger Yes No
Emissions StandardBS6BS6
Length4668 mm4583 mm
Width1922 mm1748 mm
Height1795 mm1489 mm
Wheelbase1795 mm2600 mm
Ground Clearance205 mm165 mm
Kerb Weight1825 KG1153 KG
Boot Space447 L506 L
No. of Doors54
No. of Rows32
Seating Capacity75
Fuel tank Capacity50.040.0
Mileage ARAI15.00 KM/L17.80 KM/L
Mileage - City12.00 KM/L14.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway17.00 KM/L18.00 KM/L
Front SuspensionIndependent,Lower Wishbone,McPherson Strut With Coil Spring & Anti Roll BarMcPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear SuspensionSemi Idependent Twist Blade With Panhard Road & Coil SpringTorsion Beam With Coil Spring
Front Brake TypeDiscDisc (Ventilated)
Rear Brake TypeDiscDrum
Steering TypePower Assisted (Hydraulic)Collapsible Electric Power Assisted
Steering AdjustabilityTiltTilt And Telescopic
Wheel TypeSteel Wheels15 X 5.5 J Alloy
Tyre TypeTubeless, RadialTubeless Radial Ply
Front Tyre Size235/65 R17185/55 R16 83H
Rear Tyre Size235/65 R17185/55 R16 83H
Spare Wheel TypeSteelSteel
Spare Wheel Size235/65 R17185/55 R16

Features

Air ConditionerAutomatic Climate ControlAutomatic Climate Control with Touch Control Panel
Front ACDual Zone Yes
Rear ACBlower with Vents on Pillars Yes
Third Row AC ZoneBlower with Vents on Pillars No
Heater Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button No Yes
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control Yes
Power Windows Yes Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Yes Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Adjustable ORVMs Yes Yes
Adjustable Rear HeadrestsNA Yes
Power Outlets 12V Yes Yes
Wireless Phone Charger Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Central Locking Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment YesManual
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment YesManual
Seat UpholsteryFabricFabric
Rear Armrest Yes Yes
Front Armrest Yes Yes
Folding Rear Seat Yes Yes
Split Rear Seat Yes Yes
Front Seatback PocketsFront & Rear Yes
Headrests NoFront & Rear
Seat Memory Function YesNA
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
No. of Airbags66
Driver Airbags Yes Yes
Passenger Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbags Yes Yes
Curtain Airbag No Yes
ABS Yes Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution Yes Yes
Electronic Stability Program Yes Yes
Hill Assist Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Parking SensorsRearRear
Parking AssistanceReverse CameraRear Camera
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Light TypeHalogenProjector
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)LED Yes
Turn Indicators on ORVM Yes Yes
Fog LampsHalogen No
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps YesNA
Cabin LampsFront and Rear Yes
Roof Rails YesNA
Shark Fin Antenna YesNA
Body-Coloured ORVMs YesNA
Chrome Accents YesNA
ORVM AdjustmentsElectrically Adjustable & Retractable Yes
Instrument ClusterNA Yes
Trip MeterNA Yes
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator No Yes
ClockNA Yes
Low Fuel Warning No Yes
Door Ajar Warning No Yes
TachometerNA Yes
Seat Belt Warning No Yes
Touchscreen Display SizeNA Yes
Audio SystemNA Yes
SpeakersNA Yes
TweetersNA No
SubwooferNA No
GPS Navigation No Yes
Smartphone ConnectivityNA Yes
Bluetooth Support No Yes
USB Support No Yes
Radio No Yes
Autonomous Driving LevelNALevel 2
Type Battery WarrantyNA3 Years
Type Manufacturer WarrantyNA3 Years

Pros Cons of Tata Safari

Pros

  • Spectacular styling and road presence
  • Top-notch five-star safety
  • Plush dual-tone interior
  • Satisfactory third-row 

Cons

  • ADAS only in a few variants
  • Touchscreen lacks haptic feedback  
  • No AWD option 

Verdict

The Tata Safari’s facelift got in a fresh look with plenty of colour options, including a first-in-segment dual-tone option, and new features to boot. It’s still a symbol of authority with a premium, spacious cabin, and top-notch safety. It’s priced right making it a no-brainer buy. 

Pros Cons of Honda City

Pros

  • The cabin offers ample space
  • The 1.5-Litre i-VTEC petrol engine is refined
  • Ride quality is exceptionally comfortable
  • Standard six airbags and Level 2 ADAS features
     

Cons

  • The feature list lacks some premium additions
  • Rear seat headroom is tight for taller passengers
  • There is no diesel or turbo-petrol engine option
  • The manual transmission can feel jerky at lower speeds

Verdict

The Honda City continues to hold its ground in India's sedan segment well. Owners have often mentioned how it rarely sacrifices everyday practicality, passenger comfort, and long-term reliability, regardless of the generation launched. From our side, we firmly consider this vehicle a reliable car that is intended to provide a relaxed driving experience. Furthermore, the eHEV variant has brought a new age of exceptional fuel economy to the sedan. If you intend to own a dependable, spacious, and family-oriented vehicle, the Honda City remains a highly sensible investment.

Girish’s review summarises this about the sedan,

“The facelift and the enhanced feature list justify the car’s price tag even more. The City has always been like that: a no-nonsense car that gets the job done with very little drama. It still is the same. One can argue whether that is better or not in the current world of make-believe, but there is little doubt it fits into the various Indian scenarios with ease, even more effortlessly now.”

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