Comparing the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) and the Tata Nexon EV 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 EV is priced at ₹1,249,000. 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 | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with IP67 liquid cooling protection |
| Displacement | 2,184 cc | — |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology | 1-Speed Single-Stage Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 14.4 km/l | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinders Inline | — |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm | 106 kW |
| Starter | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics | Electronic |
| Torque | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm | 215 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 45 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 6 hrs 36 min (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC fast charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | CCS-II port that hooks up to 60 kW DC Fast Chargers, filling the battery from 10% to 80% in exactly 40 minutes |
| Range | — | 489 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 460 L | 350 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 1810 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1800 kg | 1400 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm | 3995, 1802, 1625 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Electric power-assisted steering wheel with Tilt adjustment functionality |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror on higher specs |
| Central Locking | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant | Smart speed-sensing auto-door central lock system with impact-sensing auto unlock |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim | Automatic climate control paired with a single-zone front-row cooling system |
| Cluster | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout | 26.00 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Cruise control system fitted with multi-level adjustments |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 6-Way manually adjustable front seats with 3-stage driver & co-passenger seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Cinematic Touchscreen by HARMAN with Arcade.ev app suite, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Passive keyless entry via smart proximity fob sensors |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Standard electrically adjustable mirrors with auto-folding convenience |
| Power Windows | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action | Comfort touch-toggle power windows across all 4 doors |
| Push Start | — | Motor Start-Stop cabin button |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents | Dedicated rear-facing climate conditioning ducts |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench | Central fold-out armrest with integrated dual cupholders |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery | Premium perforated eco-leatherette upholstery on top-tier trims |
| Sound System | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Cinematic Sound Array with a dedicated subwoofer on flagship variants |
| Sunroof | No | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof styled with remote open/close functionality |
| USB Ports | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points | High-output Type-A and fast-charging Type-C USB ports mounted front and rear |
| Voice Command | Available via smartphone integration interfaces | Multi-lingual voice assistant managing sunroof, media, navigation, and climate controls |
| Wireless Charger | — | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
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 body-colored bumpers with rugged lower body cladding |
| DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps | Full-width connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units | Front LED fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering assistance |
| Headlight | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows | LED projector headlamp clusters with automatic rain-sensing and cornering lights |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors finished in piano black with integrated sequential LED turn signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Integrated rear wash wiper assembly with a heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures | Sporty aerodynamic roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array | Full-width X-factor connected sequential LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Alloy wheels |
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 | Intelligent electronic brake actuation control |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | No | Active Hill Start Assist + Hill Descent Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated rear outer seat anchor points |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera layout with a dynamic blind-view monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix | Reverse distance sonar sensors with audible proximity warnings |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage | OxidePure GreyOcean BluePristine WhiteDaytona Grey |
