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Tata Curvv vs Mahindra S6 Ambulance: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Curvv starts ZAR 432,249 cheaperCurvv from ZAR 349,900 · S6 Ambulance from ZAR 782,149
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Specification
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Maximum Power
Curvv88 kW @ 5500 rpm
S6 Ambulance103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
Curvv170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
S6 Ambulance320 Nm
Engine Size
Curvv1199 cc
S6 Ambulance2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Curvv16.39 km/l
S6 Ambulance12.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
Curvv208 mm
S6 Ambulance210 mm
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Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not Available
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Current local listing
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupé SUV
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
2155 kg
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Length
4308 mm
-
Width
1810 mm
-
Height
1635 mm
-
Wheelbase
2560 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
-
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
2155 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
995 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
-
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
-
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
910 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
-
Rear Legroom
880 mm
-
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
2179 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
160 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
47.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
148.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.7 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
10.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
14.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
80 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
12.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Airbags
6
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Not Available
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.9
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
5
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not Available
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
South Africa market model
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
839949 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
top
Starting Price
449900
782149
Starting Price Zar
449900
782149
Spec
Curvv
S6 Ambulance
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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