Hyundai Alcazar Facelift vs Tata Safari: Specifications Compared

Published On Sep 19, 2024 02:49 PM By Shreyash for Hyundai Alcazar

57.3K Views
Write a comment

Both the 2024 Alcazar and Safari are nearly equally loaded with features, but which one is the better buy, as per their on-paper specifications? Let’s find out

The Hyundai Alcazar recently got a midlife update with which it not only boasts a fresh design, but many new features as well. This 3-row Hyundai SUV is a direct rival to the Tata Safari, which is also an equally loaded SUV, however only offered with a diesel engine option. Here’s how the 2024 Alcazar competes with the Safari in terms of specifications and features on paper.

Dimensions

Model	Hyundai Alcazar Facelift	Tata Safari	Difference
Length	4560 mm	4668 mm	(-108 mm)
Width	1800 mm	1922 mm (without ORVMs)	(-122 mm)
Height	1710 mm (with roof rails)	1795 mm	(-85 mm)
Wheelbase	2760 mm	2741 mm	+ 19 mm

Tata Safari Rear 3/4th

The Tata Safari is bigger than the Hyundai Alcazar in almost all measurements, i.e., in terms of length, width and height.
Surprisingly, the Alcazar, despite being shorter in length, has a 19 mm longer wheelbase than the Safari.

Powertrain Options

Specifications	Hyundai Alcazar		Tata Safari
Engine	1.5-litre turbo-petrol	1.5-litre diesel	2-litre diesel
Power	160 PS	116 PS	170 PS
Torque	253 Nm	250 Nm	350 Nm
Transmission	6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT*	6-speed MT, 6-speed AT**	6-speed MT, 6-speed AT**

*DCT - Dual Clutch Automatic Transmission

**AT - Torque Converter Automatic Transmission

Unlike the Safari, which is a diesel-only offering, the 2024 Hyundai Alcazar gets the choice of both 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and diesel engines. The Safari, on other hand, is only available with a 2-litre diesel engine.
The Safari has a power advantage over both the petrol and diesel versions of the Alcazar facelift. In diesel, the Safari is 54 PS more powerful and produces 100 Nm more torque than the Alcazar.
Both Alcazar diesel and Safari can be had with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed AT.
The Alcazar petrol, however, gets an optional 7-speed DCT.

Also Check Out: 2024 Hyundai Alcazar Diesel vs Rivals: Price Comparison

Feature Highlights

Features	Hyundai Alcazar Facelift	Tata Safari
Exterior	Dual-barrel auto-LED headlights H-shaped connected LED DRLs LED tail lights 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Roof rails Shark-fin antenna	Auto-LED projector headlights with connected LED DRLs Sequential turn indicators Front LED fog lamps Connected LED tail lights Welcome & goodbye animations for LED DRLs and tail lights 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels Roof rails Shark-fin antenna
Interior	Dual-tone brown and haze navy blue interior Leatherette seat upholstery Leatherette wrapped steering wheel, gear knob, and door armrest Ambient lighting Rear centre armrest (7-seater) Rear window sunshade Adjustable headrests for all three rows	Layered dashboard theme (based on the variant chosen) Leatherette seat upholstery (based on the variant chosen) Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel and armrest Ambient lighting Rear centre armrest Rear window sunshade 4-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo Adjustable headrests for front and rear seats
Comfort & Convenience	10.25-inch digital driver’s display Dual-zone AC with second & third row AC vents Ventilated front and rear seats Cooled glove box Panoramic sunroof 8-way powered driver’s seat with memory function 8-way powered co-driver’s seat with electric boss mode Adjustable thigh support for second-row passengers Tray tables with retractable cup holders for second-row seats Electrically adjustable ORVMs with power-fold function Paddle shifters (AT only) Wireless phone charger for first and second row seats Type-C USB chargers for all three rows Push-button start/stop Auto-dimming IRVM Multi-drive modes (Sport, Eco, and Normal) Traction control modes (Snow, Mud, Sand) Air purifier	Dual-zone AC with rear vents Ventilated front and rear seats Cooled glove box Panoramic sunroof 10.25-inch digital driver’s display Wireless phone charger 6-way powered driver’s seat with memory function 4-way powered co-driver’s seat with electric boss mode Powered tailgate with gesture control Electrically adjustable ORVMs with power-fold function Paddle shifters (AT only) 45W Type-C front USB charger Type-C and Type A USB chargers for all three rows Push-button start/stop Auto-dimming IRVM Multi-drive modes (Sport, Eco, and City) Terrain Response modes (Wet, Rough,Normal) Terrain response mode selector with display Air purifier
Infotainment	10.25-inch touchscreen Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Connected car tech 8-speaker Bose sound system	12.3-inch touchscreen Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Connected car tech 10-speaker JBL sound system
Safety	6 airbags Electronic stability control (ESC) 360-degree camera with blind view monitor Vehicle stability management (VSM) Hill-hold and hill-descent control Front and rear parking sensors All-wheel disc brakes Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Electronic parking brake with auto-hold Rear defogger with rear wiper Rain-sensing wipers 3-point seat belts for all seats Seat belt reminder for all seats ABS with EBD Level 2 ADAS	Up to 7 airbags (6 as standard) Electronic stability control (ESC) with rollover mitigation Corner stability control 360-degree camera with blind view monitor Front and rear parking sensors Hill-hold and hill-descent control All-wheel disc brakes Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Electronic parking brake with auto-hold Rear defogger with rear wiper Rain-sensing wipers 3-point seat belts for all seats Seat belt reminder for all seats ABS with EBD ISOFIX child seat anchorage Level 2 ADAS

While both Hyundai and Tata SUVs are loaded with a ton of features, it’s the Safari which has an advantage owing to its premium exterior elements and a few additional features. Over the Alcazar facelift, the Safari gets welcome and goodbye animations for connected LED DRLs and LED tail lights, and a bigger 19-inch alloy wheels.
The Safari also gets a powered tailgate with gesture control, which is not offered with the Alcazar.

Tata Safari Cabin

The Safari offers a bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen which supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Alcazar, on other hand, features a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.
Both SUVs however are loaded with amenities like a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, dual-zone AC, a panoramic sunroof, and rear window sunshades.

2024 Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Dashboard

The Alcazar additionally gets wireless phone charger for both front and second row passengers, and a tray table with retractable cup holders in the second-row.
Passenger safety in both SUVs is taken care of by 6 airbags (as standard), a 360-degree camera with blind view monitoring, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
The top-spec variant of the Safari comes with an additional knee airbag, taking the total airbags count to 7.

Price

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift	Tata Safari
Rs 14.99 lakh to Rs 21.25 lakh (Introductory)	Rs 16.19 lakh to Rs 27.34 lakh

All prices are ex-showroom Delhi

The top-spec variant of the Hyundai Alcazar facelift undercuts the top-spec Tata Safari by over Rs 6 lakh.

Verdict

The 2024 Hyundai Alcazar is a Creta-based 3-row SUV that offers a comprehensive feature list and the choice of both turbo-petrol and diesel engines. With aggressive pricing, the Alcazar undercuts the Tata Safari by a significant margin of around Rs 6 lakh in the top-spec variant. Compared to the Tata SUV, the Alcazar provides a more convenient rear seat experience, featuring a wireless phone charger, tray tables along with retractable cup holders.

The Tata Safari, on the other hand, is more expensive but offers several additional features over the 2024 Alcazar, including a powered tailgate with gesture control and a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen that supports wireless connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. While the Tata SUV lacks a petrol engine option, it does come with a more powerful diesel engine. Additionally, the Safari delivers good ride quality, minimising cabin movement when navigating rough patches.

So, which one will you choose and why? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Make sure to follow CarDekho's WhatsApp channel for more automotive updates.