Comparing the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) and the Kia Carnival 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 Kia Carnival is priced at ₹7,361,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) comes with a 2,184 cc unit compared to the Kia Carnival's 2199 cc, producing 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm and 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) versus 14.11 kmpl - ARAI for the Kia Carnival. 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 | 2199 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 14.4 km/l | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinders Inline | 4 |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm | 197 bhp @ 3800 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 | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 460 L | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 188 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1800 kg | 2040 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 / 8 / 9 |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 3090 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - 2nd Row VIP |
| Infotainment System | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections | 12.3-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 - Power Sliding Doors |
| 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 - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points | Yes |
| Voice Command | Available via smartphone integration interfaces | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
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 - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags | 7 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 - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |
