Comparing the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) and the Mahindra Thar 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 Mahindra Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) comes with a 2,184 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) versus 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar. 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 | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 2,184 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 14.4 km/l | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinders Inline | 4 |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 460 L | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1800 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | — | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | No | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Available via smartphone integration interfaces | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| 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 | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel, Alloy |
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 | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | No | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
