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Mahindra XUV500 vs Tata Safari Storme vs Force One: Tech Spec Comparison

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Planning to indulge in some adventure this monsoon? What can be a better companion to tackle the muddy terrain and explore the roads less traveled than a full-fledged SUV. Mahindra & Mahindra recently introduced the new XUV500 facelift while Tata Motors updated its Safari Storme. Both SUVs have their own fan following but which one outperforms the other in terms of specs and features? How do the numbers of both the SUVs stack up against each other? We compare the technical specifications of the new Mahindra XUV500 against the Tata Safari Storme and add the Force One for variation to find out which SUV is better (on paper) than the other.

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Here are the technical specifications:

Model Mahindra XUV500 Tata Safari Storme Force One
Engine
Type and Cubic Capacity 2179cc mHawk 140 Diesel Engine, 5th Generation Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) 2179cc 16 Valve DOHC VTT VariCOR, (Variable Turbine Technology)(32 Bit Electronically Controlled) (Direct Engine Common Rail) 2149 4 Cylinder, DOHC, 16 Valve, Turbo Charged Intercooler Common Rail Engine
Power (PS @ rpm) 142 @ 3750 150 @ 4000 141 @ 3800
Torque (Nm @ rpm) 330 @ 1600-2800 320 @ 1700-2700 321 @ 1600-2400
Dimensions
Overall Length (mm) 4585 4655 4860
Overall Width (mm) 1890 1965 1780
Overall Height (mm) 1785 1922 1885-1935
Wheelbase (mm) 2700 2650 3025
Ground Clearance (mm) 200

160 (with stone guard)

200 205
Turning Radius (meter) 5.6 5.4 6
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litre) 70 63 70
Gross weight (kg) 2510  2505-2650  2510
Price
Ex-Showroom Delhi (Lakh)  Rs 11.21-15.99  Rs 10.41-14.41  Rs 9.59-14.81

Mahindra XUV500 - 3

All the SUVs in this tech spec comparison receive near identical engine displacement but the new Tata Safari Storme has a slight edge over its competitors with total power output of 150 PS. The new Mahindra XUV500, on the other hand, marginally outruns the Force One to grab the second spot with rated power output figure of 142 PS. The Force One finishes third with 141 PS of power. Torque wise though, the new XUV500 churns out 330 Nm of torque, highest among the three, whereas the Force One and Tata Safari Storme deliver 321 Nm and 320 Nm respectively. All three SUVs are available in 4×2 and 4×4 variants.

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The fuel tank capacity too is nearly identical. Both Mahindra XUV500 and Force One are equipped with a 70 litre fuel tank where as the new Tata Safari Storme trails marginally at 63 litre. Pricing is a crucial factor for this segment of SUVs and it is the Force One that undercuts the Mahindra and the Tata with prices starting from 9.59 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Tata Safari Storme comes at a starting price of Rs 10.41 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) while the new Mahindra XUV500 is the costliest with prices starting from Rs 11.21 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

You can compare the features of the three SUVs variant-wise by having a look at their brochures provided below (click to expand)

So which SUV will accompany you to explore the wilderness this monsoon and years to come? Share your views with us through the comments section below.

16 thoughts on “Mahindra XUV500 vs Tata Safari Storme vs Force One: Tech Spec Comparison”

  1. Thanks for pointing out the error Sanjay. The data has been corrected and our team mate who committed the mistake (partly due to being unwell) has been provided his supply of caffeine to keep him alert

  2. For XUV500 you gave the turning radius and for Safari Storme You have given the diameter. Storme is the smallest turning radius of all the SUVs available. And I experience the of handling in the city. It’s just like a sedan.

  3. Aye! Guys, its turning diameter of Safari Storme that is 10.8 M. Radius comes out to be 5.4 vs 5.6 of XUV500. Please edit and go through your articles carefully once before posting them.

  4. Safari 4×4 is the only one which can pull you out of a mansoon ditch. XUV is not even qualified for SUV, XUV’s respect diminished the day I saw it struggling thru just one 1 inch of slush. A car on paper worth nothing.

  5. Mr. Susvirkar, this article has certain mistakes. 10 meters for a turning radius for the Storme is wrong. You should have been more careful with the data

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