Comparing the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) and the Hyundai CRETA 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 Hyundai CRETA is priced at ₹1,110,998. On the engine front, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) comes with a 2,184 cc unit compared to the Hyundai CRETA's 1497 cc, producing 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm and 115 PS @ 6300 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) versus 17.4 l for the Hyundai CRETA. 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 | 1497 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | FWD (Front Wheel Drive) |
| Engine Type | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine | 1.5L MPi Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology | 6-Speed |
| Mileage | 14.4 km/l | 17.4 l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinders Inline | 4 |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm |
| Starter | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-Speed MT / IVT |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 460 L | 433 L |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1800 kg | 1230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm | 4330 mm,1790 mm,1635 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2610 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Available with Bluelink and SOS buttons |
| 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 | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout | 26.03 cm (10.25") full digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Navigation |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action | Front and Rear |
| 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 | Available with cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery | Fabric (Base/Mid), Leatherette with piping (Top/Knight edition) |
| Sound System | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) | Bose Premium 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | No | Voice-enabled Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points | Front and Rear Type-C Fast Chargers |
| Voice Command | Available via smartphone integration interfaces | Supported (via Bluelink, including sunroof and climate control) |
| Wireless Charger | — | Available with cooling function |
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 | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units | — |
| Headlight | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows | Quad Beam LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Electrically adjustable and foldable with integrated LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array | Horizon LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 205/65 R16 (Base/Mid) | 215/60 R17 (Higher variants) | 215/55 R18 (N Line) |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel wheels (Base) | Styled Steel (Mid) | Diamond Cut Alloys (Top) |
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 | Available with adaptive guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage | Titanium blackTitan grey matteAtlas whiteStarry nightTitanium black matte |











