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Mahindra Scorpio Classic vs Tata Safari

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Scorpio Classic or Tata Safari? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Scorpio Classic and Safari. Mahindra Scorpio Classic Price starts at Rs.13.62 Lakh (ex-showroom) for S mHawk 7 Seater Diesel MT and Tata Safari Price starts at Rs.15.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart . Mahindra Scorpio Classic is 4 cylinder, 2184 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Tata Safari is a 4 cylinder, 1956 cc Engine can generate 167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Scorpio Classic provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Safari has a mileage of 16.3 kmpl (base model).

Scorpio Classic vs Safari

Key HighlightsMahindra Scorpio ClassicTata Safari
PriceRs.13.62 LakhRs.15.49 Lakh
Engine Capacity2184 cc1956 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl16.3 kmpl
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Mahindra Scorpio Classic S mHawk 7 Seater Diesel MT car
S mHawk 7 Seater Diesel MT
Rs. 13.62 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
16.20 Lakh
Price Breakup
18.42 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
User Rating
4.2
4.5
Boot Space (Litres)
460 Litres
420 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1956 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Colors
Images
Scorpio Classic Images
Scorpio Classic Images
Scorpio Classic Images
Safari Images
Safari Images
Safari Images
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Externally Adjustable
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Internal with Key
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Double Wish-bone Type& Independent Front Coil Spring
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Mulit-link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
Steel Rims
Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
235 / 65 R17
235/65/ R17
Rear Tyre Size
235/65 R17
235/65/ R17
Turning Radius
5.4 meters
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Tyre Size Spare
235/65 R17
235/70 R16
Wheels Size
R17
R17

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
Shift Indicator
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
-
Odometer
Analogue
check
Avg fuel economy display
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
Bluetooth Compatibility
Integrated Music System
Speakers
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 years or 75000 kms
3 years or 100&000 km

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
2184 cc
1956 cc
Engine Type
2.2 L mHawk
Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Power
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque
300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
15 kmpl
16.3 kmpl
Top Speed
165 kmph
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Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
Blower Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents on Pillars
Automatic climate control
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
-
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
3
4
Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake
Parking Assist

Safety

NCAP Rating
Not Tested
5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4456 mm
4668 mm
Width
1820 mm
1922 mm
Height
1995 mm
1795 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2741 mm
Ground Clearance
209 mm
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No. of Seats
7
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
5 Litres
Boot Space
460 Litres
420 Litres
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
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Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Rugged stance and bulky build gives it a solid road presence
  • Ladder on frame chassis gives it ability to handle rural roads and hard terrains with ease
  • One of the most affordable 7-seater SUV available in the Indian market
  • Multiple seating options offers better practicality
  • The ride quality is now improved with updated suspension setup
  • The driveability has been improved with cable-operated manual transmission
  • More refined as compared to the previous generation
  • 14% More fuel efficient than the previous generation Scorpio
  • More modern looks with the new LED DRLs and other design changes with the facelift
  • It now offers more features such as 12-inch infotainment, dual-zone climate control, surround-view camera, and more
  • The safety features have been increased with ADAS level 2. The car now has up to 7 airbags and a 5-star GNCAP safety rating, among other improvements.
  • The inclusion of electric power steering improved the ride quality and handling.
  • The automatic transmission now comes with an e-Shifter to ensure smooth gearshifts
  • Big design gives a solid road presence
  • The Safari is the only SUV in the segment to offer rear-seat ventilation
  • Tata Safari now comes with a good level of NVH
Cons
  • No value for money on offer only S & S11 variants are available
  • The base S variant misses on most of the features such as rear wiper, wheel covers, remote central locking and more
  • The S11 variant fails to justify the premium price tag as it misses on features such as Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, electrically folding ORVMs and more
  • Only a single diesel engine is available
  • No 4X4 hardware and automatic transmission on offer
  • The pricing overlaps with the Scorpio N SUV
  • Third row feels cramped, the space management inside the cabin could’ve been better
  • The only available powertrain is diesel; there is no petrol or turbo-petrol engine.
  • The Safari does not come with a 4WD drivetrain while some competitors offer 4WD as an option
  • Occasionally, the infotainment software exhibits lag and may cease functioning
  • The dimensions remain mostly unchanged from the pre-facelift model. This leads to a cramped feel in the last row.
  • Tata's after-sales support falls short of expectations
  • The top models seem overpriced, reaching an on-road price approaching Rs 30 lakh
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Scorpio Classic and Tata Safari

Safety

Scorpio Classic comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Safari has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Scorpio Classic has doors and seats. It is an with 460 Litres boot space, 60 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 209 mm. It is 1820 mm wide, 1995 mm high and 4456 mm long. It has 1950 kg kerb weight and 2680 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Safari is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 420 Litres boot space, It has 1795 mm height, 4668 mm length, 1922 mm width, .

Transmission

Mahindra Scorpio Classic comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Safari comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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Mahindra Scorpio Classic and Tata Safari Owner Reviews

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  • Safari Review
    • A
      Abhang
      28 Days ago
      4.3
      Everything in this SUV was great, but now I want a small car for my personal use, and for good mileage for my daily use, that car was perfect.
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      Aditya kumar
      2 Month ago
      4.0
      Very good and have a very excellent features and have a very good performance with very good mileage and a best car in this price range is a more comfortable car than others
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    • A
      AshokKumar
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      This car is so much powerful car and I like this car so much. I like the look of this car so much.
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      Pawan
      4 Month ago
      5.0
      Very nice and cool car. Design is very good, Colour combination is also good, Mileage is awesome with Diesel. This model is very shiny and dashing. Such a good car.
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    • A
      Adnan
      4 Month ago
      4.3
      This car has a type of royal feel. Which I think the majority of people demand. And it is very safe. I can recommend this car to people who have a low budget but want to experience a high-class feel.
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