With Mahindra revealing the prices of all the variants in the Scorpio N range, it’s time to pit it against its similarly priced rivals. The Scorpio N goes up against a lot of 7-seaters that are similarly priced. Interestingly, the Scorpio N is the only body-on-frame SUV in the comparison. Let’s take a look at the prices, specifications, and features of the Scorpio N and its rivals:
Prices
| Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 | Tata Safari | MG Hector Plus | Hyundai Alcazar | |
| Petrol Manual | ₹11.99 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh | ₹13.18 lakh to ₹19.21 lakh | N.A. | ₹14.65 lakh to ₹19.44 lakh | ₹15.89 lakh to ₹18.99 lakh |
| Petrol Automatic | ₹15.45 lakh to ₹20.95 lakh | ₹16.84 lakh to ₹22.75 lakh | N.A. | ₹18.64 lakh to ₹20.44 lakh | ₹19.66 lakh to ₹20 lakh |
| Diesel Manual | ₹12.49 lakh to ₹19.49 lakh | ₹13.70 lakh to ₹21.66 lakh | ₹15.35 lakh to ₹22.26 | ₹16.15 lakh to ₹20.94 lakh | ₹16.30 lakh to ₹19.40 lakh |
| Diesel Automatic | ₹15.95 lakh to ₹21.45 lakh | ₹17.58 lakh to ₹23.41 lakh | ₹18.10 lakh to ₹23.56 lakh | N.A. | ₹17.7 lakh to ₹20.25 lakh |
| Diesel All Wheel Drive | ₹16.44 lakh to ₹23.9 lakh | ₹22.98 lakh to ₹24.58 lakh | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
The Scorpio N is the cheapest of the lot when it comes the entry-level variants pricing. It is closely followed by the Hyundai Alcazar when it comes to the top-end variants. However, it also loses out on a few features when compared to the other cars like ventilated seats, ADAS, digital instrument cluster etc. The Scorpio and XUV700 are the only cars to offer AWD and are pretty closely matched in terms of pricing.
Dimensions
| Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 | Tata Safari | MG Hector Plus | Hyundai Alcazar | |
| Length | 4662 mm | 4695 mm | 4661 mm | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Width | 1917 mm | 1890mm | 1894 mm | 1835 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1870 mm | 1755mm | 1786 mm | 1760 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2750mm | 2741 mm | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
In terms of dimensions, it is a mixed bag. The XUV700 is the longest in the class but its the Scorpio N which is the wides and tallest. The Hyundai Alcazar on the other hand has the longest wheelbase. However, it is closely followed by the Scorpio N, XUV700 and Hector Plus which have a wheelbase of 2750mm.
Powertrain
| Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 | Hyundai Alcazar | MG Hector Plus | Tata Safari | |
| Engine | 2.0 litre turbo petrol/ 2.2 litre diesel | 2.0 litre turbo petrol/ 2.2 litre diesel | 2.0 litre petrol/ 1.5 litre diesel | 1.5 litre turbo petrol/ 2.0 litre diesel | 2.0 litre diesel |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual, 6 speed torque converter automatic | 6 speed manual, 6 speed torque converter automatic | 6 speed manual,6 speed torque converter automatic | 6 speed manual, DCT, CVT | 6 speed manual, 6 speed torque converter automatic |
| Power | 200 PS/130 PS,175 PS | 200 PS/155 PS,185 PS | 159 PS/ 115 PS | 142 PS/ 170 PS | 170 PS |
| Torque | 370 NM, 380 NM(AT)/ 300 NM, 370 NM, 400 NM(AT) | 380 NM/ 360 NM, 420 NM, 450 NM (AT) | 191 NM/ 250 NM | 250 NM/ 350 NM | 350 NM |
The Mahindra XUV700 and Scorpio N offer the most powerful powertrains in the class. Both the cars share the same powertrain with the XUV700 being slightly more powerful in the diesel guise. These two are closely followed by the Hector Plus and the Safari. The Alcazar is the least powerful of the lot but also the most fuel efficient.
Features
The Mahindra Scorpio N comes loaded with features such as front and rear cameras with sensors, 6-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, selectable drive modes, cruise control, wireless smartphone charging, keyless entry with push-button start/stop, 70+ connected car features, an electric sunroof, and wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay.
The Mahindra XUV700 comes with two 10.25 HD screens for the infotainment system and instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable seats with memory function, air purifier, wireless charging, wireless smartphone connectivity, dual zone climate control, AdrenoX infotainment system with 60+ connected car features, 360 degree camera with blind view monitor, ADAS, electronic parking brake, 12 speakers 3D sound system by Sony, smart door handles and electronic parking brake to name a few.
The Alcazar offers a 10.25 inch touchscreen and a 10.25 inch digital instrument cluster. It also gets 64 colour ambient lighting, air purifier with AQI display, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, wireless charging for front two rows, front row seatback table with cupholder and device holder, 360 degree camera with blind view monitor, selectable driving modes and traction modes and ventilated seats.
The MG Hector Plus gets a 360-degree camera, heated ORVM, LED fog lamps, 7 inch MID, TPMS, 8 colour ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, electrically adjustable passenger seat, electrically operated tailgate, tailgate opening and closing with swipe gestures, automatic climate control, automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers.
The Safari gets a Soft-touch dashboard, automatic climate control, 9 speaker JBL speakers, HID projector headlamps, 8.8-inch touchscreen compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, shark fin antenna, 18-inch alloy wheels, side and curtain airbags, electrically adjustable driver seat, panoramic sunroof, ISOFIX child mounts, electronic parking brake with auto hold, hill descent control, auto-dimming IRVM, TPMS, push-button start-stop with keyless entry, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, ambient lighting, iRA connected car technology, 7 inch MID, leather seats, terrain response modes( normal, rough, wet) and cornering lamps.
