Comparing the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) and the Citroen Basalt side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) is available at ₹1,299,999, while the Citroen Basalt is priced at ₹799,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) comes with a 2,184 cc unit compared to the Citroen Basalt's 1199 cc, producing 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm and 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) versus 18.75 kmpl (MT) / 18.58 kmpl (AT) - ARAI for the Citroen Basalt. 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 | 12V DC | — |
| Displacement | 2,184 cc | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine | 1.2L PureTech Turbo |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT |
| Mileage | 14.4 km/l | 18.75 kmpl (MT) / 18.58 kmpl (AT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinders Inline | 3 |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm | 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm | 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic (AT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 460 L | 470 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1800 kg | 1170 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm | 4355 mm / 1776 mm / 1593 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2651 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant | Yes |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim | Automatic Climate Control (top) |
| Cluster | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery | Fabric (base) / Leatherette (top) |
| Sound System | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) | 6 Speakers |
| Sunroof | No | — |
| USB Ports | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points | Yes |
| Voice Command | Available via smartphone integration interfaces | — |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes (top) |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid | Yes |
| DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units | Yes |
| Headlight | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Not Available (Coupe SUV) |
| Roof Rails | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 205/55 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | No | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage | Polar WhiteCosmo BlueSteel GreyGarnet RedPerla Nera Black |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
