Comparing the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) and the Tata Safari 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 Safari is priced at ₹1,329,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) comes with a 2,184 cc unit compared to the Tata Safari's 1498 cc, producing 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm and 170 PS @ 5000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) versus 16.30 kmpl for the Tata Safari. 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 High-Capacity Lead-Acid Battery |
| Displacement | 2,184 cc | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine | Hyperion 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 l |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology | 6-Speed Manual/Automatic |
| Mileage | 14.4 km/l | 16.30 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 Cylinders Inline | 4 |
| Power | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm | 170 PS @ 5000 rpm |
| Starter | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics | Electric |
| Torque | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm | 280 Nm @ 1750–3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual / Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 460 L | 420 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2,250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1800 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm | 4668 mm, 1922 mm, 1795 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2741 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt-adjustable power steering column | Electric Power Steering with Tilt and Telescopic adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Standard electronic auto-dimming glare-shield interior rearview mirror |
| Central Locking | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant | — |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout | 26.03 cm (10.24-inch) HD Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections | 36.88 cm (14.5-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen by Harman with wireless Android Auto and 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 | All 4 power windows with one-touch auto up/down utility on the driver's layout |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents | pillar-mounted AC vents for the 2nd row (built into the left and right B-pillars) and side-wall vents for the 3rd row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench | Central armrest on 7-seater bench models; individual foldable armrests on 6-seater captain-chair variants |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery | Available in 6-Seater (Luxury Captain Chairs in the 2nd row) or 7-Seater (Bench seat configuration) layouts |
| Sound System | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) | 10-Speaker Premium JBL Audiophile Array |
| Sunroof | No | Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof with integrated ambient lighting borders |
| USB Ports | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points | Multiple fast-charging ports scattered across all three rows |
| Voice Command | Available via smartphone integration interfaces | Multi-lingual smart voice assistant interpreting direct cabin controls |
| Wireless Charger | — | Cooled smartphone wireless fast-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 | The muscular front and rear bumpers are completely body-colored |
| DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps | LED DRLs featuring sequential welcome/goodbye animation signatures |
| Fog Lamps | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units | Mounted low on the bumper, these high-throw LED front fog lamps integrate specialized Automatic Cornering Lamps logic |
| Headlight | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | lectrically adjustable, auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED indicators and logo puddle lamps |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Standard rear windscreen wiper |
| Roof Rails | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures | Formally styled, aerodynamic, structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array | LED Tail Lamp signature |
| Tyre Size | 235/65 R17 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags | 7 |
| 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 | Dedicated anchor points built into the rear seats to safely lock child safety seats in place |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree HD Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix | Ultrasonic bumper sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | High-line individual real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage | Pure GreyFrost WhiteDaytona GreyRoyal BlueCarbon BlackSupernova CopperCosmic Gold#DARKRed #DARK |
