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Alcazar vs Safari

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

Hyundai

Alcazar

Alcazar
Price Range

₹14.51 lakh – ₹21.96 lakh

Mileage

17.5 - 20.4 km/l (ARAI)

Diesel / Petrol • 20 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

“Alcazar and Safari target slightly different buyer priorities while matching each other closely in total value. Choose Alcazar for individual equipment highlights or Safari for ownership discipline.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

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

Target Profile

Choose Alcazar 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
Alcazar

Not published

Airbag count not published

Safari

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Alcazar

114 - 158 bhp

250 - 253 Nm

Safari

169.9 PS

280 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Alcazar

17.5 - 20.4 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.

Hyundai

Alcazar

Listed items₹3,16,623
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,16,623
Tata Motors

Safari

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹64,810(Safari lower)

Executive Diesel

1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel, 1493 cc • Manual • 20.4 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹15.5 lakh

Smart

1956 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹14.85 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Alcazar
Safari
Engine TypeDiffers
Alcazar:1482 cc Petrol / 1493 cc Diesel
Safari:1498 cc, 1956 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Alcazar:114 - 158 bhp
Safari:169.9 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Alcazar:250 - 253 Nm
Safari:280 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Alcazar:Automatic, DCT, Manual
Safari:Manual, Automatic
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Alcazar:Diesel, Petrol
Safari:Petrol, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Alcazar:17.5 - 20.4 km/l (ARAI)
Safari:—
Alcazar
Safari
SeatingDiffers
Alcazar:—
Safari:7 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Alcazar:170-210 mm
Safari:—
Boot SpaceDiffers
Alcazar:350-650 Litres
Safari:680 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Alcazar:—
Safari:50 litres
Body Type
Alcazar:SUV
Safari:SUV
Alcazar
Safari
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Alcazar:—
Safari:5-Star Bharat NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
Alcazar:—
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 Alcazar is not published.