Comparing the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) and the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) 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 Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) is priced at ₹1,238,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) comes with a 2,184 cc unit compared to the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual)'s 1498 cc, producing 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm and 121 PS @ 6600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) versus 17.8 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual). 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 | 12 V |
| Displacement | 2,184 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | FWD |
| Engine Type | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine | 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC petrol (naturally aspirated) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology | 6-speed |
| Mileage | 14.4 km/l | 17.8 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinders Inline | 4 |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm | 121 PS @ 6600 rpm |
| Starter | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics | Electric |
| Torque | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm | 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 460 L | 506 L |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1800 kg | 1107 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | No |
| 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 |
| Cluster | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout | Analog-digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| 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 | Front & rear |
| 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 |
| Sound System | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) | 4 speakers + 2 tweeters |
| Sunroof | No | No |
| USB Ports | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points | 2 |
| Voice Command | Available via smartphone integration interfaces | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | No |
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 | No |
| Headlight | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows | Halogen projector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear defogger (no wiper) |
| Roof Rails | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 185/60 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags | Dual front 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 | Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl |








