Tata Sierra vs Tata Safari Spec Comparison: What’s Different?

Tata Motors has added the Sierra to its SUV lineup below the Safari. While both models carry the Tata badge and offer modern features, they differ in size, pricing, engine options and seating layout. This comparison explains how the two SUVs are positioned against each other.

The Tata Sierra follows a box-shaped design with a five-door layout. It features connected LED daytime running lights, vertically placed projector headlamps, black bumper inserts, and a full-width LED light bar at the rear. The side profile includes flush door handles, roof rails, black cladding and alloy wheels ranging from 17 to 19 inches. A blacked-out section between the pillars is a design reference to the original Sierra.

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The Tata Safari has a larger and wider stance with a layered front bumper design. It uses split LED headlamps with the DRLs placed higher and the main headlamp units positioned lower on the bumper. The side profile carries strong body lines, multi-spoke alloy wheels, blacked-out pillars and roof rails. At the rear, it gets connected tail-lamps and a clean tailgate layout.

The Tata Sierra is available in seven variants, including Smart+, Pure, Pure+, Adventure, Adventure+, Accomplished and Accomplished+. It is offered only with a five-seat layout. The Tata Safari, on the other hand, is available in both six-seat and seven-seat configurations, depending on the variant.

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The Tata Sierra is offered with three powertrain choices. These include a 1.5L turbo-petrol engine producing 158bhp and 255Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox. It also gets a 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine generating 105bhp and 145Nm of torque, available with a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The diesel option is a 1.5L unit producing 116 bhp and 280 Nm of torque, offered with both manual and automatic transmissions.

In comparison, the Tata Safari is powered only by a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine that produces 167.67bhp and 350 Nm of torque mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.

The Tata Sierra features a three-screen dashboard layout that includes a 12.3-inch central infotainment display, a 12.3-inch passenger-side screen and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. It also offers a panoramic sunroof, electronic parking brake, rotary gear selector, wireless charging pad, dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats, rear sunshades, a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS. Connectivity features include wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, in-built navigation and connected car technology. The audio system includes a 12-speaker JBL setup with a subwoofer.

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The Tata Safari also offers a digital instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system along with features such as a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, wireless smartphone connectivity, ambient lighting, powered tailgate and dual-zone climate control, depending on the variant.

The Tata Sierra measures 4,340 mm in length, 1,841 mm in width and 1,715 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,730 mm. It offers a boot space of 622 litres, which expands to 1,257 litres with the rear seats folded. The fuel tank capacity is 50 litres.

The Tata Safari is larger in comparison and measures 4,668 mm in length, 1,922 mm in width and 1,795 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,741 mm. It also comes with a 50-litre fuel tank. The Safari’s larger size allows it to accommodate three rows of seats.

The Tata Sierra is equipped with six airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, electronic parking brake, ISOFIX child seat mounts, ABS with EBD, hill hold assist, front parking sensors, a 360-degree camera and Level 2+ ADAS with multiple driver assistance functions.

The Tata Safari has received a five-star safety rating from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP. It offers safety features such as six airbags, disc brakes on both axles, ISOFIX mounts, tyre pressure monitoring system, electronic parking brake with auto hold, hill hold control, front and rear parking sensors with camera, auto-dimming IRVM and Level 2 ADAS features including adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, forward collision warning and rear cross traffic alert.

Tata Motors introduced the five-door Sierra in the Indian market in December 2025 with prices starting at Rs 11.49 lakh and going up to Rs 18.49 lakh, ex-showroom. The company has announced prices for most variants, while the top two trims are yet to be disclosed. The Sierra is offered in a total of seven variants. In comparison, the Tata Safari is positioned higher in the brand’s portfolio. It is priced between Rs 14.66 lakh and Rs 25.95 lakh, ex-showroom, depending on the variant.