Tata Harrier vs Mahindra XUV700. Here is a detailed comparison between the two big Indian SUVs, Tata Harrier and Mahindra XUV700. Checkout all the details in both the cars.
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Comparision:
| Category | Tata Harrier | Mahindra XUV700 |
|---|---|---|
| Model positioning / body | 5-seater mid-size SUV (monocoque) | 6/7-seater mid-size SUV (body-on-frame-ish marketing; 5/6/7 seating layouts available depending on variant) |
| Major variant families (commonly offered) | Smart, Pure / Pure X, Adventure / Adventure X, Fearless X / Fearless X Plus, Stealth / Dark editions (multiple manual / AT sub-variants such as Smart, Pure, Adventure X, Fearless X, Fearless X Plus; also occasional limited “Adventure X Persona” editions). | MX, AX3, AX5 / AX5 Select, AX7, AX7 L, AX7 L AWD, Ebony Edition and special editions. (Many sub-variants across 6- and 7-seat layouts and petrol/diesel/AT/MT options.) |
| All variants (concise list of commonly listed trims) | Smart, Pure, Pure X, Pure X (O), Adventure, Adventure X, Adventure X Plus, Fearless X, Fearless X Plus, Fearless X Dark / Stealth editions, and special Adventure-persona editions. (Manufacturer lists ~20–25 variants across engines/transmissions/paints.) | MX, MX E, AX3, AX5, AX5 S, AX5 Select, AX7, AX7 (6-seater / 7-seater), AX7 L, AX7 L AWD, Ebony Edition, plus petrol and diesel sub-variants; cumulatively dozens of SKU combinations (over 40–60 variants listed on market sites). |
| Powertrain options (engine types & displacement) | Diesel: 1,956 cc Kryotec turbo-diesel (4-cyl) — main production engine. Petrol: Tata introduced/announced a 1.5-1.98L turbo petrol option in lineups (availability depends on market/launch timing). | Petrol: 1,999 cc (2.0 L) turbo-petrol (turbocharged, mStallion engine). Diesel: 2,198 cc (2.2 L) mHawk turbo-diesel (common). |
| Power & torque (typical figures) | Diesel 1956 cc Kryotec: ~170–168 bhp (manufacturer figures vary by state of tune) and torque around ~350 Nm (depending on variant / tune). Petrol watts vary by introduced unit. | Petrol 1999 cc: ~197 bhp (on higher states of tune) / ~380 Nm in turbo variants (varies by tune). Diesel 2198 cc: power range ~152–182 bhp depending on tune; torque ~400–450 Nm (higher tune in top diesel variants). |
| Transmissions available | 6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic (torque-converter/TC) — availability depends on variant. | 6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic; available AWD (on AX7 L AWD diesel AT). Automatic options across petrol & diesel (TC/AT). |
| Drivetrain / AWD availability | Front-wheel drive (FWD) / 2WD only (no factory AWD for Harrier mainstream). | 2WD standard; All-Wheel Drive (AWD) available on top AX7 L AWD diesel automatic variant. |
| Seating / capacity | 5 seats only. | Offered in 6-seater (captain seats) and 7-seater layouts (bench) depending on variant. |
| Infotainment & connectivity (typical highest-spec features) | 8–10.25″ touchscreen (varies by variant), Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, digital instrument cluster (partial), automatic climate control, cruise control. Top trims add larger screen / premium audio in special editions. | Large touchscreen (10.25″), AdrenoX connected car tech, Alexa/voice functions, multi-mode cluster (12.3″ cluster on higher trims), panoramic sunroof on many trims, premium 3D Sony sound system (12 speakers) on top AX7 L variants. |
| ADAS / driver assists | ADAS (level-1 features such as lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise, AEB) offered on certain Adventure / Fearless / higher trims depending on edition / package (Tata has been introducing ADAS on Adventure X family). | ADAS suite (ADAS Level-1 features — adaptive cruise control, AEB, lane keep assist, blind spot detection, 360° camera on higher trims). Many XUV700 trims come with advanced driver assistance features, especially AX7 and AX7 L. |
| Safety (core hardware) | Dual / up to 6 airbags depending on variant, ABS + EBD, ESC (electronic stability control), traction control, ISOFIX child anchors, hill hold. Top trims include more airbags and ADAS features. | Up to 7 airbags on top trims, ABS + EBD, ESC, traction control, 360° cameras (on AX7/AX7L), front & rear parking sensors; ADAS features on higher variants. |
| Comfort & convenience highlights | Leather / leatherette seats on higher variants, ventilated seats not commonly standard across all Harrier trims (depends on edition), automatic climate control, keyless entry, electrically adjustable mirrors, roof rails. | Ventilated & ventilated+heated seats on top trims, panoramic sunroof on many variants, ventilated front seats on higher trims, electrically adjustable seats in top AX7 L, ambient lighting (on higher trims). |
| Wheels / tyres (typical) | 17″ alloys on base to 18″ on higher Fearless / Adventure trims; dark/stealth finishes on special editions. | 17″–19″ alloy wheel options depending on variant; Ebony and special editions with unique wheel finishes. |
| Towing / offroad tech | Recreational capability; traction modes on select trims but primarily city/ highway focus; no factory AWD. | Multi-drive modes, off-road assist features on certain trims; AWD variant for improved traction. |
| Price (Ex-Showroom India) — typical range (manufacturer / market listings vary) | Approx. ₹14.00 Lakh to ₹25.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) depending on variant, edition and transmission. (Multiple sources show base around ₹14L and top Fearless X Plus / Stealth around mid-20s Lakh). | Approx. ₹13.66 Lakh to ₹25.36 Lakh (ex-showroom) depending on engine, seating layout, trim and AWD; top AX7 L AWD variants priced in low-to-mid ₹20 Lakh range. (Many market listings show base ~₹13.6L and top ~₹25L+ for AWD/AX7L). |
| Notable optional / top-trim features | Adventure / Fearless editions add ADAS packages, 360° camera on selected packs, unique interior trims (leatherette), exclusive paint / dark packs. | Top AX7 L (and AX7 L AWD) add 12-speaker Sony 3D audio, 360° HD surround view, ventilated & ventilated+heated front seats, front ventilated rear in some packs, AWD on top diesel AT, larger instrument cluster and ADAS. |
| Which suits whom (short guidance) | Buyers wanting a 5-seat comfortable road-focused SUV with Tata’s safety / build and Adventure-style special editions; value & strong diesel torque for highway runs. | Buyers who want a feature-loaded 6/7-seater option, stronger top-end feature list (panoramic sunroof, 12-speaker premium audio, AWD availability) and broader engine/transmission/seat layout choices. |
| Notes / caveats | Tata periodically updates variant names and launches special editions (Adventure X / Persona / Stealth). Exact variant-to-feature mapping and prices vary by state and month. | Mahindra also updates special editions (Ebony, limited runs) and feature packs frequently — model-year updates or special editions can add/remove items; AWD only on specific top diesel AT trim. |
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