Comparing the Skoda Octavia RS and the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Skoda Octavia RS is available at ₹3,999,000, while the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) is priced at ₹1,299,999. On the engine front, the Skoda Octavia RS comes with a 1984 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic)'s 2,184 cc, producing 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm and 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.19 kmpl - ARAI for the Skoda Octavia RS versus 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic). 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 | 1984 cc | 2,184 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L TSI Turbocharged Petrol | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DSG | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology |
| Mileage | 15.19 kmpl - ARAI | 14.4 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics |
| Torque | 370 Nm @ 1600-4300 rpm | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (DSG) | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 600 Litres | 460 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1530 kg | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4686 mm / 1829 mm / 1468 mm | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2686 mm | 2,680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt-adjustable power steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | — |
| Infotainment System | 10-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench |
| Seat Upholstery | Perforated Leather / Alcantara Sport Seats | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Canton 12-Speaker Premium Audio | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points |
| Voice Command | — | Available via smartphone integration interfaces |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - RS-specific Bumpers | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps (IQ.Light) | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array |
| Tyre Size | 245/40 R18 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - XDS+ Electronic Differential Lock | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Magic BlackRace BlueMamba GreenVelvet RedCandy White | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
