Comparing the Tata Nexon 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 Tata Nexon is available at ₹800,000, while the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) is priced at ₹1,299,999. On the engine front, the Tata Nexon comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic)'s 2,184 cc, producing 118 bhp (PS) @ 5500 rpm and 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17.4 kmpl for the Tata Nexon 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 | 12V DC |
| Displacement | 1199 cc | 2,184 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.2 L Turbocharged Revotron petrol engine | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5- or 6-speed Manual / 6-speed AMT / 7-speed DCT | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology |
| Mileage | 17.4 kmpl | 14.4 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 118 bhp (PS) @ 5500 rpm | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Starter | Electric start | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics |
| Torque | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / AMT / DCT | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 382 L | 460 L |
| Ground Clearance | 208 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1295 kg | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm × 1804 mm × 1620 mm | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm |
| Seating Capacity | — | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2498 mm | 2,680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt-adjustable power steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim |
| Cluster | Digital / Semi-digital | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25" touchscreen by Harman | 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 | Fabric | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Up to 8-speaker Harman system | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) |
| Sunroof | Yes | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points |
| Voice Command | Yes | Available via smartphone integration interfaces |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid |
| DRLs | LED | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units |
| Headlight | Projector + LED DRLs | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED signature | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array |
| Tyre Size | 195/60 R16 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | 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 | Daytona Grey, Grassland Beige, Flame Red, Carbon Black, Ocean Blue | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage |
