Comparing the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) and the Tata Nexon 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 Tata Nexon is priced at ₹736,990. On the engine front, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) comes with a 2,184 cc unit compared to the Tata Nexon's 1199 cc, producing 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm and 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) versus 17.44 kmpl for the Tata Nexon. 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 Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| 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 Turbocharged Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 44 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology | 5-Speed Manual (Base Petrol), 6-Speed Manual (Petrol/Diesel/CNG), AMT (Petrol/Diesel), or a premium 7-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | 14.4 km/l | 17.44 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinders Inline | 3 |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm | 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics | Electric |
| Torque | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic / Dual-Clutch (DCA) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 460 L | 382 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1,640 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1800 kg | 1,230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm | 3995 mm, 1804 mm, 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | 2-Spoke Illuminated Smart Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant | Remote keyless or smart proximity central locking with perimeter alarm |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim | Touch-capacitive Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout | 4-inch digital read-out up to a premium 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Height-adjustable driver seat manually, paired with front row 3-Stage Ventilated Seats on premium tiers |
| Infotainment System | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart proximity entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side anti-pinch one-touch operations |
| Push Start | — | Start/Stop push-button |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench | Central armrest equipped with cup holder cutouts |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette ventilation layouts |
| Sound System | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Audio Array |
| Sunroof | No | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof or Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof options on higher-tier packages |
| USB Ports | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points | Front dual ports (featuring high-output 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging sockets |
| Voice Command | Available via smartphone integration interfaces | Multi-lingual Smart Voice Assist interpreting direct vehicle commands for sunroof, climate adjustments, and media functions |
| Wireless Charger | — | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with thermal ventilation slots |
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 | Integrated bumpers accented by deep rugged wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps | Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination functions |
| Headlight | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye light animations |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Hidden Rear Windscreen Wiper (concealed under the spoiler), washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures | Standard sport-styled functional roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array | Full-width X-Factor Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel, Alloy |
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 | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | No | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix | Standard proximity radar |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Highline individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System real-time display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage | Pristine WhiteDaytona GreyGrassland BeigePure GreyRoyal Blue#DARK RED#DARKOcean Blue |
