Comparing the Hyundai Exter and the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hyundai Exter is available at ₹649,000, while the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) is priced at ₹1,299,999. On the engine front, the Hyundai Exter comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic)'s 2,184 cc, producing 83 PS @ 6000 rpm and 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.2 kmpl for the Hyundai Exter versus 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic). The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Standard 12V system | 12V DC |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 2,184 cc |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology |
| Mileage | 19.2 kmpl | 14.4 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 391 Litres | 460 L |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 912 kg | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2,680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | Tilt-adjustable power steering column |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench |
| Seat Upholstery | Semi-Leatherette | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command | No |
| USB Ports | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points |
| Voice Command | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) | Available via smartphone integration interfaces |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid |
| DRLs | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps |
| Fog Lamps | — | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures |
| Tail Lamp Type | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags |
| Brake Assist | Available (Integrated with ESC) | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline/Digital | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage |











