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Astor vs Safari

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Astor
Price Range

₹9.79 lakh – ₹15.3 lakh

Mileage

14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 8 TrimsOpen model
VS
Tata Motors

Safari

Safari
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹13.4 lakh – ₹26.91 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Petrol / Diesel • 72 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Safari takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, punchy performance. While Astor remains a capable contender, Safari offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Astor if:

  • Families looking for good ground clearance, solid safety, and enough cabin space for highway road trips.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Astor

Not published

2 Airbags Standard

Safari

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Astor

108 bhp

144 Nm

Safari

169.9 PS

280 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Astor

14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Safari

Not published

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

MG

Astor

Listed items₹3,96,563
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,96,563
Tata Motors

Safari

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹3.51 lakh(Astor lower)

Shine

VTi-TECH, 1498 cc • Manual • 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹11.34 lakh

Smart

1956 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹14.85 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Astor
Safari
Engine TypeDiffers
Astor:1498 cc Petrol
Safari:1498 cc, 1956 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Astor:108 bhp
Safari:169.9 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Astor:144 Nm
Safari:280 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Astor:CVT, Manual
Safari:Manual, Automatic
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Astor:Petrol
Safari:Petrol, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Astor:14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)
Safari:—
Astor
Safari
SeatingDiffers
Astor:—
Safari:7 seats
Boot SpaceDiffers
Astor:448 Litres
Safari:680 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Astor:—
Safari:50 litres
Body Type
Astor:SUV
Safari:SUV
Astor
Safari
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Astor:—
Safari:5-Star Bharat NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
Astor:2 Airbags Standard
Safari:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Safari has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Astor is not published.