Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio N

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Tata Safari

Tata Safari

Accomplished Ultra Stealth 6 seat 2.0 Diesel AT

26.91 lakh

Mahindra Scorpio N

Mahindra Scorpio N

Z8L ADAS Diesel 4WD AT

25.49 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1956 cc
2184 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

170 hp at 3750 rpm
175 hp at 3500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

–
400 Nm at 1750 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

Official Fuel Economy

14.1 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
57 litres

0-100kph

12.09 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.36 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

10 s
–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut
Double Wishbone Suspension

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Semi Independent Twist Blade
Pentalink Suspension

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
–

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Ventilated Disc

Wheel Size

19 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/55 R19
255/60 R18

Rear Tyre Size

245/55 R19
255/60 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

Dimensions

Length

4668 mm
4662 mm

Width

1922 mm
1917 mm

Height

1795 mm
1857 mm

Wheelbase

2741 mm
2750 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Ladder Frame

Boot Capacity

420 litres
–

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Roof Grab Handles

–

Rear Power Outlet

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Driving Modes

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Remote Locking

–

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

–

Cup Holders

–

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Cooled Storage

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Launch Control

–

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Interior Lamps

Heated ORVM

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Glove Box

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
–

Door Pockets

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Push Button Start

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Rear AC Vents

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Third Row AC Vents

–

Auto Parking

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light
–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Ambient Lighting

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

12 Volt Port

Cabin Boot Access

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Safety

Seat Belt Warning

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Side Airbag

Video Recording

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Central Locking

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

Curtain Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Airbags

7
6

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

Speed Assist System

Automatic Wipers

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Boot Open Warning

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

Traction Control

–

Automatic Headlamps

Overspeed Warning

–

Rear Defogger

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Front Collision Avoidance

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Heads Up Display

–

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Driver Airbag

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Hill Descent Control

Hill Start Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Departure Avoidance

Lane Keep Assist

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Control

Rear Washer/Wiper

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Attention Warning

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
With Load Sensor

Dual Tone Horn

–

Exterior

Illuminated Logo

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

Stop Lamp

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Rub Strips

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

Roof Rails

Functional

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

Connected LED

–

LED headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

–

Spoiler

Projector Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

LED taillights

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Average Speed

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Distance to Empty

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Trip Meter

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Seat Count

6
–

Massage Seats

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front Only

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Seat Material

Leatherette
–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Heated Seats

–

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–

Sliding Middle Row

–

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Second Row USB port

Type A and Type C
Type C

Third Row USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Voice Commands

Alexa
–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Video Player

–

Speakers

10
12

Wireless Phone Charging

USB Input

–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Touchpad

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

AUX Input

–

Gesture Controls

–

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
Type C

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Audio System

–

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Inbuilt Music App

–

Branded Music System

JBL
Sony

CD Player

–

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

14.5-inch Touchscreen
12.29-inch Touchscreen

Connected Car Features

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Summon Mode

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Location Based Services

–

Emergency Call Button

Low Battery Warning

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Phone App

–

App Details

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Find My Car

–

Geo Fence

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Driving Analytics

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

SOS Button

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•4w

I want to purchase a 7-seater SUV. My options are the Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV 7XO, and Scorpio N, and I am considering installing an aftermarket CNG kit for better fuel economy. Could you please suggest which one would be better suited for CNG?

•6w

I’m confused whether I should choose the Mahindra Scorpio N petrol or the Tata Safari petrol?

•8w

I'm planning to buy a new 7-seater manual with a budget of around Rs 18 lakh. My current preference order is: Tata Safari Petrol, Mahindra XUV 7XO, Mahindra Scorpio N, and Kia Carens Clavis. My annual running will be around 12,000km, mostly on highways, but the car may remain parked for 3-6 months at a time. I plan to keep it for at least 7-8 years. My biggest dilemma is petrol vs diesel. Petrol is my first preference because of my relatively low running and the long periods when the car will be parked, but I'm concerned about E20 ethanol-blended fuel. On the other hand, these are large and heavy vehicles, so fuel efficiency is also important. I'm considering diesel for its better mileage, but I'm worried about the long-term reliability of the DPF and DEF systems if the car remains unused for several months. What would you recommend?

•9w

Hi, I currently own a 2016 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga VDI SHVS and a Honda Jazz i-VTEC. I’m planning to sell both cars and buy a new one. My budget is between Rs. 20 lakh and Rs. 28 lakh (on-road). The cars I’m considering are the Mahindra XUV 7XO, Scorpio N, and Thar Roxx. However, I’m a little concerned about Mahindra’s service quality. I ruled out the Toyota Innova Crysta because I don’t think it offers enough value for the price. My father also does not prefer the Tata Safari, as its third row is not very usable. The Tata Harrier is also on my list, but I’m concerned about Tata’s service quality. My usage is mixed. Is there a better option available in this price range?

•12w

I am looking for a 7-seater family car in the budget of Rs. 25-27 lakh. I am already aware of the popular options in this segment including XUV 7XO, Safari, Scorpio-N, Kia Carens Clavis, etc. The challenge is that I keep getting tempted towards the top-end variants. Features like ADAS, panoramic sunroof, 360° camera, premium audio, ventilated seats, and all the latest tech make me question if I am getting everything after spending this much amount. At the same time, I am also struggling to differentiate what I genuinely need and what are nice-to-have features. I am in my late 20s and am a car enthusiast. I love driving and road trips. The car that I am looking for will be primarily used for family travel, city driving, and highway runs. My plan is to keep the car for around 5-7 years. I would like to know a few things from those who have owned or upgraded cars in this segment. Which features are genuinely useful in day-to-day ownership and which features feel exciting initially but, were rarely used later? Also, is it worth stretching my budget for top-end variants, or is the sweet spot usually the mid/high variant? If you were in my place and had the same budget today, which 7-seater would you buy and why? I am trying to make a rational decision rather than buying a car for features that I will rarely use.