The Tata Sierra and Harrier are two of the most popular SUVs in India, both offering petrol and diesel engine options. As seen with other Tata cars, both SUVs are loaded with features to the brim. But which one offers the better feature suite and value for money? Let’s find out.
Note: For this comparison, we’re considering the Harrier’s Fearless X+ trim instead of the Fearless Ultra, as the latter is available only with a petrol engine.
Tata Sierra vs Harrier: Dimensions
The Harrier is a larger SUV than the Sierra
The Harrier is noticeably larger than the Sierra, being 265mm longer, 81mm wider, and having an 11mm longer wheelbase. However, both SUVs have similar heights.
Tata Sierra vs Harrier: Powertrain options
The Harrier gets a bigger diesel engine compared to the Sierra
*T=Turbo-petrol; D=Diesel
Both the Sierra and Harrier are powered by the same 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, but the Harrier produces 10hp and up to 25Nm more than the Sierra. Interestingly, the Sierra’s turbo-petrol engine comes with an automatic transmission, while the Harrier offers both a 6-speed manual and automatic transmission.
When it comes to diesel, the Harrier is equipped with a larger 2.0-litre engine, delivering 52hp and 70Nm more than the Sierra’s 1.5-litre diesel engine. Both SUVs offer manual and automatic transmission options with the diesel engine.
Tata Sierra vs Harrier: Exterior
Both Tata SUVs are similar in the exterior features department
Both the Sierra and Harrier come with an all-LED lighting setup, 19-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, and powered ORVMs. However, the Sierra has a few additional features, such as flush-type door handles and a memory function for the ORVMs, which are not available on the Harrier.
Tata Sierra vs Harrier: Interior and features
The Sierra gets an extra screen and 2 additional speakers
The Sierra is the first Tata vehicle to feature a dedicated passenger screen. It also comes with two additional speakers and Dolby Atmos surround sound support, features not available in the Harrier Fearless X+. On the other hand, the Harrier offers a powered co-driver’s seat with a boss mode, which is missing in the Sierra Accomplished+.
Additionally, the Harrier has a higher-spec Fearless Ultra trim, which includes a larger 14.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an e-IRVM with an integrated dashcam, front and rear camera washers, and Dolby Atmos support. However, this trim has been excluded from the comparison since it is available only with the turbo-petrol engine option.
Tata Sierra vs Harrier: Driving tech
Both SUVs pack the same driving tech
Both the Tata SUVs come with similar driving technologies, with the only difference being that the Harrier also offers an additional ‘Eco’ drive mode.
Tata Sierra vs Harrier: Safety features
The Harrier edges ahead with an additional knee airbag
While most of the features are similar, the Tata Harrier Fearless X+ comes with an additional knee airbag, which is not offered on the Sierra.
Tata Sierra vs Harrier: Top trim prices
Sierra’s turbo-petrol and diesel options are more affordable than the Harrier’s
*Sierra prices are introductory
The Tata Sierra offers the same turbo-petrol engine as the Harrier Fearless X+, but it is over Rs 1 lakh more affordable. While the Sierra is also more budget-friendly with its diesel engine option, the downside is that it delivers significantly less power and torque compared to the Harrier’s diesel engine.
Tata Sierra vs Harrier: Which SUV should you choose?
The Sierra offers the better-value-for money proposition
While the Tata Harrier is larger, more spacious and offers more powerful engine options, the Sierra stands out by packing in more features at a significantly lower price, including a dedicated co-driver screen, a 12-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos support, and a memory function for the ORVMs, all at a much lower cost. This makes the Sierra the more recommendable option for those looking for a Tata SUV offering better value.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.