Tata
Tata Safari
Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR
₹13,39,990
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Honda Elevate vs Tata Safari
SV Petrol Manual vs Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR: side-by-side India matchup with full specs and features.
Comparison overview
If you are torn between the Elevate and Safari, start with how much they cost, how they differ on power and efficiency, and which comfort items are trim-specific.
- The Safari costs about ₹ 1.6 lakh more than the Elevate (13.6% on ex-factory prices).
- The Safari shows about 49 hp more peak power in the catalogue specs.
- Torque favours the Safari by roughly 135 Nm in published figures.
- Boot space is listed as 458 L on the Elevate and 420 L on the Safari.
- Warranty terms differ (Elevate: 3 Years / Unlimited (Extendable up to 7 Years / Unlimited); Safari: 3 Years / 100000 Kms).
Which one suits you
Pick the Elevate if upfront price matters most for city commuting. Choose the Safari if you want stronger performance for highways or fully loaded trips. Families who need boot space should lean toward the Elevate.
Same body type (SUV)
Same powertrain (Petrol)
Nearby budgets (13.6% gap)
Honda Elevate SV Petrol Manual is priced lower
Quick summary
Price and classification for the selected trims
| Spec |
Honda Elevate
SV Petrol Manual
|
Tata Safari
Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR
|
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11,80,000 | ₹13,39,990 |
| Variant | SV Petrol Manual | Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR |
| Brand | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Elevate | Safari |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Engine / battery | 1498 cc | 1498 cc |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Primary specs | 1498 cc · Manual · Petrol | 1498 cc · Manual · Petrol |
| Price difference Gap ₹1,59,990 · 13.6% | Lower | Higher |
Full specifications
All published specs for these variants · differences highlighted
| Specification | Honda Elevate SV Petrol Manual | Tata Safari Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Performance | ||
| Mileage | 15.3 Km / L | Not specified |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine Type | 1.5 i-VTEC with VTC | Not specified |
| Engine | 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled, Single-point fuel distribution | 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 119 bhp @ 6600 rpm | 168 bhp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm | 280 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 |
| Fuel Change Over Switch | No | Not specified |
| Turbocharger/ Supercharger | Not specified | Turbocharged |
| Battery Charging & Range | ||
| Driving Range | 612 km | Not specified |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | Manual - 6 Gears |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Terrain Modes | No | No |
| Four-Wheel-Drive | No | No |
| Suspension | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam with Coil Spring | Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring |
| Advanced Suspension Features | No | No |
| Capacity & Dimensions | ||
| Length *Width *Height | 4312 mm * 1790 mm * 1650 mm | 4668 mm * 1922 mm * 1795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seats and 2 Rows | 7 Seats and 3 Rows |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 Doors | 5 Doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.2 metres | Not specified |
| Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) | Not specified | No |
| Tyre & Wheels | ||
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Alloy Wheels |
| Front Tyres | 215 / 60 R16 | 235 / 65 R17 |
| Rear Tyres | 215 / 60 R16 | 235 / 65 R17 |
| Spare Wheel & Tyre | Steel | No |
| Tyres | Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres | Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres |
| Warranty | ||
| Vehicle Warranty | 3 Years / Unlimited Kms | 3 Years / 100000 Kms |
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years / Unlimited (Extendable up to 7 Years / Unlimited) | Not specified |
| Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.) | ||
| Second Row Middle Seat Safety | Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt | Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt |
| Child Safety Rating | Not specified | 5 Star |
| Collapsible Steering Column | Not specified | Collapsible Steering column |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Disc (Front), Drum (Rear) | Disc (Front & Rear) |
| Doors, Mirrors & Wipers | ||
| Interior Door Handles Finish | Painted | Chrome |
| Exterior Door | Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type | Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type |
| Fuel Fillers Lid | Capless | Manual |
| Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM) | Not specified | Manual Dimming |
| Storage | ||
| Bootspace | 458 L | 420 L |
| Wheels and Tyres | ||
| Recommended Tyre Pressure | Front 30 psi · Rear 30 psi (cold) | Not specified |
| Seating & Ergonomics | ||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench |
| Height Adjustable Seat Belt | Not specified | Front |
| Infotainment & Entertainment | ||
| Input Methods | Type-A Wired Connectivity | Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity |
| Antenna | Roof-Mounted Antenna | Whip Antenna |
| Instrument Cluster | ||
| Fuel Consumption | Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning | Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning |
| Speedometer | Not specified | Digital |
| Lighting & Visibilty | ||
| Illuminated Logo | Not specified | Steering Wheel |
| Reflectors | Not specified | Doorpads & Rear Bumpers |
| Design & Styling | ||
| Grille Design | Optional Grille | Not specified |
| Exhaust | Chrome Finish | Not specified |
| Skid Plate | Front & Rear | Front & Rear |
| Overview | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears | Manual - 6 Gears |
| Body Type | SUV | Not specified |
| Doors | 5 Doors | 5 Doors |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seats and 2 Rows | 7 Seats and 3 Rows |
| Drive Type | FWD | Not specified |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 |
| Engine | ||
| Horsepower | 119 bhp | 168 bhp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Type | 1.5 i-VTEC with VTC | Not specified |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1498 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | Not specified |
| Cylinder Configuration | Inline | Not specified |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | Not specified |
| Valve Mechanism | DOHC | Not specified |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated | Not specified |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,312 mm | 4,668 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm | 1,922 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4312 x 1790 x 1650 mm | 4668 x 1922 x 1795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm | 200 mm |
| Boot Space | 458 L | 420 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 litres | 50 litres |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Manual (MT) | Not specified |
| Number of Gears | 6 | Not specified |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Mileage Combined | 15.3 Km / L | Not specified |
| Suspension & Brakes | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam with Coil Spring | Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring |
| Front Brakes | Disc | Not specified |
| Rear Brakes | Drum | Not specified |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel Type | Steel Rims | Not specified |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | Not specified |
| Wheel Size | 16 inch | Not specified |
| Spare Tyre | Steel, Located in Boot | Not specified |
Features & equipment
Present / absent across these trims · never invented
| Feature | Honda Elevate SV Petrol Manual | Tata Safari Smart Petrol 1.5L Turbo Manual 7 STR |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Yes | 6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) |
| Seatbelts | Yes | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Downhill Assist Control | Not available | Not available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not available | Not available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not available | Not available |
| Door Open Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Collision Warning | Not available | Not available |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Child Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| NCAP Safety Rating | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not available | Not available |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS | Yes | Not available |
| Tire Repair Kit | Not available | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Yes | Yes |
| Front Side Airbags | Yes | Not available |
| Curtain Airbags | Yes | Not available |
| Driver/Passenger Airbags | Yes | Not available |
| Traction Control | Not available | Yes |
| Emergency Call | Not available | Not available |
| Exterior | ||
| LED Headlights | Yes | Not available |
| LED Taillights | Yes | Not available |
| Fog Lights | Not available | Not available |
| DRLs | Yes | Not available |
| Auto High Beam | Not available | Not available |
| Automatic Headlights | Not available | Not available |
| Headlight Height Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
| Power Side Mirrors | Yes | Not available |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Not available | Not available |
| Side Mirror Indicators | Yes | Not available |
| Sunroof | Not available | Not available |
| Roof Rails | Not available | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Wiper | Not available | Not available |
| Rear Spoiler | Yes | Yes |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Not available | Not available |
| Follow Me Home Headlights | Yes | Not available |
| Puddle Lights | Not available | Not available |
| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| Body Kit | Not available | Not available |
| Rub Strips | Not available | Not available |
| Infotainment | ||
| Touchscreen Display | Not available | Not available |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness | Not available |
| Speakers | Not available | Not available |
| Bluetooth | Not available | Not available |
| Navigation | Yes | Not available |
| Voice Control | Not available | Not available |
| Wireless Charger | Not available | Not available |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not available | Not available |
| AM/FM Radio | Not available | Not available |
| Heads-Up Display | Not available | Not available |
| Amazon Alexa | Not available | Not available |
| Connected Services | Not available | Not available |
| Dashcam | Not available | Not available |
| Gesture Control | Not available | Not available |
| Tachometer | Yes | Not available |
| Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| On-Board Computer | Yes | Not available |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Not available | Not available |
| Comfort | ||
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Not available |
| Climate Control | Yes | Not available |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Not available |
| Cruise Control | Not available | Not available |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Not available |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Not available |
| Power Windows | Yes | Not available |
| Power Steering | Yes | Not available |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Not available | Not available |
| Seat Material | Fabric | Yes |
| Rear Folding Seats | Yes | Not available |
| Armrest | Yes | Not available |
| Steering Wheel Controls | Yes | Not available |
| Tilt/Telescopic Steering | Yes | Not available |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Not available |
| Auto Parking Assist | Not available | Not available |
| Ambient Lighting | Not available | Not available |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Not available | Not available |
| Sunglass Holder | Not available | Not available |
| Umbrella Storage | Not available | Yes |
| Cabin Boot Access | Yes | Yes |
| Massage Seats | Not available | Not available |
| Power Rear Sunshade | Not available | Not available |
| Glovebox Cooler | Not available | Not available |
| Front Seatback Pockets | Not available | Not available |
| Headlight Ignition Reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Vanity Mirrors | Yes | Not available |
| Rear Headrests | Yes | Not available |
| Second Row Seat Adjustment | Yes | Not available |
| Cup Holders | Not available | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Not available | Not available |
| Cabin Air Purifier | Not available | Not available |
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