Hyundai Alcazar vs Tata Harrier (2026)
Hyundai Alcazar (₹14.51 Lakh – ₹21.96 Lakh) and Tata Harrier (₹13.00 Lakh – ₹26.11 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Tata Harrier is more affordable — it starts ₹1.51 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar.
- The Tata Harrier is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp.
- The Hyundai Alcazar is more efficient on paper — up to 20 kmpl vs 16.8 kmpl.
- Only the Tata Harrier has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Tata Harrier has the bigger boot: 445 litres vs 180 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Alcazar in short
The Alcazar is the three-row sibling of the Creta, refreshed comprehensively in 2024 with new styling and a plusher cabin. It targets the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Kia Carens combination of space and premium feel, in 6- and 7-seat layouts. Captain chairs with a centre console on the 6-seater give it a genuine chauffeur-friendly second row.
Full Alcazar prices & variants →Tata Harrier in short
The Harrier is Tata's flagship five-seat SUV, built on the OMEGA architecture derived from Land Rover's D8 platform. The facelifted cabin brings a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score, and since 2026 the 170 PS Kryotec diesel is joined by a 168 bhp 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol — ending the Harrier's diesel-only era. It battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass.
Full Harrier prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Alcazar or Harrier?
The Tata Harrier is more affordable — it starts ₹1.51 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Alcazar vs Harrier — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Alcazar — not yet tested; Tata Harrier — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Alcazar or the Harrier?
The Tata Harrier is more affordable — it starts ₹1.51 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar. The Tata Harrier is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp. The Hyundai Alcazar is more efficient on paper — up to 20 kmpl vs 16.8 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.