Compare Tata Safari vs Mahindra XUV500 vs Lexus LS

Safari vs XUV500 vs LS Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	-	Not Tested
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	14 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side, 2 Rear Curtain)
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Analogue
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Display for Rear Passengers
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Pillars	-	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  AC for Third Row	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	-	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	24 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	24 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Black	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal with Key	Remote Operated	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED Projector	Halogen Projector	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights
  Fog Lamps	Halogen	-	LED
  Tail Light	LED	Halogen	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	-	Premium Black & Grey	Black, Crimson / Black, White / Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	100000	100000
  Battery Warranty (Years)	Not Applicable	-	8
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-	160000

• Rear row

  Seat Base Sliding

Safari vs XUV500 vs LS Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (e-CVT) - 10 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	-	250
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	-	5.4
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	16.3	15.1	15.4
  Driving Range (km)	815	-	1263
  Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2179 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	3456 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	mHawk155 Diesel Engine	8GR FXS - EURO 6 - V TYPE
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	153 bhp @ 3750 rpm	292 bhp @ 6600 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	360 Nm @ 1750 rpm	350 Nm @ 5100 rpm
  Peak Engine Performance	-	-	354 bhp
  Electric Motor	No	-	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
  Peak Motor Performance	-	-	177 bhp 300 Nm
  Battery	-	-	44 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 650 Volt,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	No
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	RWD
  Others	-	-	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.6	5.7
  Suspension - Front	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar	MacPherson type with anti-roll bar	Multi-link with air springs, adaptive and ride-height control
  Suspension - Rear	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Multi-link type with anti-roll bar	Multi-link with air springs, adaptive and ride-height control
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17	245 / 45 R20
  Tyres Size - Rear	235 / 65 R17	235 / 65 R17	245 / 45 R20
  Spare Wheel	No	Steel	Alloy
  Four Wheel Steering	No	-	Yes

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	420	-	430
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	50	70	82
  Passenger Capacity	7	7	5
  Length (mm)	4668	4585	5235
  Width (mm)	1922	1890	1900
  Height (mm)	1795	1785	1450
  Wheelbase (mm)	2741	2700	3125
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	200	147
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1845	2300
  No of Seating Rows	3	3	2
  No of Doors	5	5	4

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Overall Rating	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	4.1/5 65 Ratings 37 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	4.4 Exterior	-
	5 Interior	4.1 Interior	-
	5 Ride Quality	4.1 Ride Quality	-