Tata Harrier vs Tata Sierra (2026)
Tata Harrier (₹13.00 Lakh – ₹25.50 Lakh) and Tata Sierra (₹11.49 Lakh – ₹21.29 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (September 2026).
- The Tata Sierra is more affordable — it starts ₹1.51 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier.
- The Tata Harrier is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp.
- The Tata Sierra is more efficient on paper — up to 21.3 kmpl vs 16.8 kmpl.
- The Tata Sierra has the bigger boot: 622 litres vs 445 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 →Tata Sierra in short
The Sierra revives Tata's most loved nameplate as a boxy midsize SUV that squares up to the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara and Tata's own Curvv. Launched in November 2025 with deliveries from January 2026, it offers three 1.5L engines — a 105 bhp petrol, a 158 bhp Hyperion turbo-petrol and a 116 bhp Kryojet diesel — a segment-huge 622-litre boot, and a full 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with six airbags standard.
Full Sierra prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Harrier or Sierra?
The Tata Sierra is more affordable — it starts ₹1.51 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier. (Ex-showroom prices, September 2026.)
Harrier vs Sierra — which is safer?
The Tata Harrier scores 5 stars and the Tata Sierra scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Harrier or the Sierra?
The Tata Sierra is more affordable — it starts ₹1.51 Lakh lower than the Tata Harrier. The Tata Harrier is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp. The Tata Sierra is more efficient on paper — up to 21.3 kmpl vs 16.8 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.