A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
1.0T EcoBoost ST-Line AutomaticPetrol7-Speed DCTDiscontinued model
ZAR 459,900last listed
Discontinued modelVerified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 92 kW🔧 170 Nm⛽ 16.4 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceHarrier
⛽Fuel EconomyPuma
🛡SafetyHarrier
📦PracticalityHarrier
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Recorded price context
Harrier:
current from
ZAR 549,900
·
Puma:
last listed from
ZAR 389,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3750 rpm
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
170 Nm
Engine Size
1956 cc
999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
15.15 km/l
16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
205 mm
170 mm
Boot / Load Bay
445 l
456 l
Airbags
7
8
Kerb Weight
1823 kg
1325 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
3
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Harrier has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Puma remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Harrier
+20 pts
Efficiency
Puma
+5 pts
Safety
Harrier
+1 pts
Practicality
Harrier
+6 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Harrier
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Puma
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Harrier
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Puma
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Model Introduced Year
2025
2023
Generation
Current-generation South African-market Tata Harrier five-seat SUV
First generation Puma in South Africa
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
New model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
Active
Not confirmed
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
-
1325 kg
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Length
4605 mm
4186 mm
Width
1922 mm
1805 mm
Height
1718 mm
1531 mm
Wheelbase
2741 mm
2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
456 l
Kerb Weight
1823 kg
1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2298 kg
1775 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
840 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
980 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3750 rpm
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
170 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
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
170 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 sec
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
68.6 kW/tonne
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
192.0 Nm/tonne
128.3 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
Harrier
Puma
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
3.22
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
6
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Torque-converter Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic gear selector
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front Transverse
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Claimed Mileage
15.15 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
9.6 km/l
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
42 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
15 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
15.15 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
50
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Airbags
7
8
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Seat Material
Leatherette
Sport Partial Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multi Mood lights on Sunroof & Dashboard
Ambient Sport Lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way powered with memory
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Leatherette
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric 6-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Climate Control
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Automatic AC
Power Windows
Standard
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof with Mood Light
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Gesture Controlled Power tailgate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Automatic AC
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Tyre Repair Kit
Air Conditioning
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Automatic AC
Rim Size
19-inch
19-inch Sport Alloy
Sound System
10
6
Unlocking
Standard
Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Infotainment System
12.3" Harman Touch Screen Infotainment
12-inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" TFT Instrument Cluster
12-inch Full Digital
USB Ports
Smart USB Chargers (A & C Type) in front & Rear
3
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Audio Speakers
10
6
Spec
Harrier
Puma
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
LED
Fog Lamps
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar White, Ash Grey, Pebble Grey, Coral Red, Seaweed Green
Not confirmed
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Sport Rear Spoiler
DRL
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
LED
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Approach Angle
25.3 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
26.4 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Normal, Rough, Wet
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
16.6 deg
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
-
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
170 mm
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
225/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch
19-inch Sport Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid Disc
Spare Tyre
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Diameter
19-inch
19-inch Sport Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
1541 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1534 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Spec
Harrier
Puma
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km
118 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Mild Hybrid
Noise Level
-
67 dB
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
Not confirmed
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R5,000
Battery Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
-
Optional
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Price Zar
699900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
699900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
699900
Not confirmed
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
3
Warranty Years
5 years / 125,000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 125,000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
Harrier
Puma
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
18 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
16
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Harrier leads by 10 points
Harrier has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Puma remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Harrier
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
67/100
Puma
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Tata Harrier
leads the catalogue index with 72 pts
vs 62 pts for Puma
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Harrier leads. However, Puma may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Harrier and Puma comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Harrier 60 vs Puma 40.
Efficiency index: Harrier 59 vs Puma 64.
Safety-equipment index: Harrier 99 vs Puma 98.
Practicality index: Harrier 67 vs Puma 61.
Ownership-cover index: Harrier not separately scored vs Puma 43.
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