The automobile industry has revolutionized and has something for every segment of society. Right from the daily commuting needs to the adventure needs, automakers have something for every need.
Two popular models are most common among customers for daily commuting needs. They are Safari and Innova.
Key Takeaways
- Tata Motors produce Safari, while Toyota manufactures Innova.
- Innova offers a more comfortable driving experience, while Safari provides better off-road capabilities.
- Innova has better fuel efficiency than Safari.
Safari vs Innova
The difference between Safari and Innova is that Safari is manufactured by an Indian automaker called Tata Motors while Innova is manufactured by a Japanese automaker called Toyota. Safari is a midsize SUV vehicle while Innova is a compact MPV vehicle. The engine capacity of safari is 1956 cc while the engine capacity of Innova is 2694 cc.
The initial production of the model Tata Safari was in 1998. It is the same year when the first generation of the model was launched in the market.
The introduction of the second generation was in 2021. The model Safari also has a predecessor which is the Tata Sierra.
The first generation of Safari was successfully assembled in Pune, India.
On the other hand, the initial production of the model Innova was in 2004. The first generation is AN40 and is launched in 2004 and the second generation is AN140 launched in 2015.
The predecessor of the vehicle is Toyota Kijang F80. Toyota Astra Motors in Indonesia had supervised the production of the first generation models of Innova.
Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | Safari | Innova |
|---|---|---|
| Type of vehicle | It is a midsize SUV vehicle | It is a compact MPV vehicle |
| Year of production | In the year 1998 | In the year 2004 |
| Engine | 2.0 litre Peugeot XD88 | Turbodiesel unit 2.5 L 2KD-FTV turbo I4 |
| Transmission | The transmission type is of the six-speed manual as well as six-speed automatic | The transmission type of the vehicle is five-speed manual and four-speed automatic |
| Curb weight | 1920 kg | 1640 kg |
What is Safari?
Safari is a midsize SUV vehicle that is manufactured by Tata Motors. Safari was first produced in the year 1998. From the year 1998 to 2019, it was produced in a midsize SUV and from 2021, it is being produced as a midsize crossover SUV.
The body style of the safari is a 5 door chassis and a seven-seater interior. The predecessor of the vehicle is Tata Sierra.
The first generation of Tata Safari was launched in the year 1998 and the second generation was launched in the year 2021. The nameplate of the vehicle was reintroduced in the year 2021.
The assembly of the first generation was mainly done in Pune, India. The platform was Tata X2 and the body had a layout of front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, and four-wheel drive.
The transmission of the first generation is available in a 5-speed manual as well as a six-speed manual. The dimensions of the vehicle are 183.3 inches in length, 77.4 inches in width, and 75.7 inches in height.
The curb weight of the vehicle is 1920 kg. The wheelbase of the vehicle is 104.3 inches. The engine is a 2.0 liter Peugeot XD88 turbodiesel unit and produces a power of 87 PS.
The second generation of Tata safari is also known as Tata Buzzard in the showcase model and Tata Gravitas in the prototype model. The platform of the model is on JLR D8.
The engine is of 2.0 L Multijet/Kryotec I4 turbo. The transmission type is a six-speed manual as well as six speed automatic. The dimensions of the vehicle are 183.5 inches in length, 74.6 inches in width, and 70.3 inches in height.
The wheelbase is 107.9 inches
What is Innova?
Innova is a compact MPV that is manufactured by Toyota. Innova was first produced in the year 2004. The initial production of Innova was done under the supervision of Toyota Astra motors in Indonesia.
In Indonesia, the official name of Innova is Toyota Kijang Innova. In India, it is known as Innova Crysta, while most other countries call it simply Innova.
Innova has been launched in two generations. The first generation is AN40 in 2004 and the second generation is AN140 in 2015.
The predecessor of the vehicle is Toyota Kijang F80. The body style of the vehicle is a five-door wagon and it belongs to the class of compact MPV.
The layout of the vehicle is a front-engine and rear-wheel drive. The platform on which Toyota Innova is built is the Toyota IMV platform.
The body on the frame chassis of the vehicle is similar to the Hilux pickup truck. This type of chassis provides more durability and strength to the vehicle.
The derivation of the name Innova has been from the English word innovation. The engine of the vehicle is of 2.5 L 2KD-FTV turbo I4.
The designer of the Innova model is Shoichi Fujiyoshi, Yahiko Kumai, Kenichi Inukai, and Yutaka Kubota. The power output produced is 75 kW in the 2.5-liter diesel engine.
The transmission type of the vehicle is a five-speed manual and four-speed automatic. The dimensions of the vehicle are 180.5 inches in length, 69.9 inches in width, and 68.9 inches in height the total curb weight of the vehicle is 1640 kg.
Main Differences Between Safari And Innova
- Safari is manufactured by an Indian automaker called Tata Motors while Innova is manufactured by a Japanese automaker called Toyota.
- Safari is built on the platform called Tata X2 while Innova is built on the platform called Toyota IMV platform.
- The dimensions of safari are 183.5, 74.6, and 70.3, inches in length-width-height while the dimensions of Innova are 180.5, 69.9, and 68.9 inches in length-width-height.
- The predecessor of Safari is Tata Sierra while the predecessor of Innova is Toyota Kijang F80.
- The wheelbase of safari is 107.9 inches while the wheelbase of Innova is 108.3 inches.
- https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/175/1/012016/meta
- https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/7229671/
Last Updated : 13 July, 2023
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