Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio N - Which One Should You Buy
Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio N Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Tata Safari and Mahindra Scorpio N Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.
Tata Safari is available in 53 variants, while Mahindra Scorpio N comes in 43 variants. The price for the Safari starts at ₹13.29 Lakh and goes up to ₹27.25 Lakh, whereas the Scorpio N is priced between ₹13.20 Lakh and ₹24.17 Lakh. Both SUVs use strong diesel engines and a 6-speed automatic transmission for a smooth drive. The Safari has a 1956cc engine producing 167.62bhp and 350Nm of torque with front-wheel drive. On the other hand, the Scorpio N comes with a larger 2198cc engine making 172.45bhp and 400Nm with a 4-wheel-drive setup. Regarding mileage, the Safari offers 14.1 kmpl, while the Scorpio N is slightly better at 15.4 kmpl.
₹ 13.40 Lakh
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Why Choose Tata Safari?Why choose
- Its monocoque construction makes it far more settled and car-like on road than the ladder-frame Scorpio N
- Six-seat layouts with captain chairs turn the second row into the most comfortable place in the vehicle
- Its 2.0 diesel produces 350Nm, and a turbo-petrol is now offered alongside it
- 5-star results from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP
- Level 2 driver assistance, JBL audio and ventilated seats reach further down the range than Mahindra's equivalents
- Rear air-con vents throughout, which the Scorpio N's third row goes without
Why not choose
- No four-wheel drive at any price, so it cannot follow the Scorpio N off tarmac
- Owner accounts of Tata's after-sales handling vary considerably by dealer
- Boot space collapses with all three rows occupied
- Its length makes parking and manoeuvring harder
- No petrol as powerful as the Scorpio N's 200hp turbo
Why Choose Mahindra Scorpio N?Why choose
- Four-wheel drive with a rear locking differential and terrain modes makes it a real off-roader
- Its 2.0 turbo-petrol producing around 200hp is stronger than any Safari engine
- Body-on-frame construction gives it durability the Safari cannot match
- Seven seats from the entry version, where the Safari asks more for its layouts
- Penta-link rear suspension keeps it more settled than its ladder-frame layout suggests
- Simpler mechanicals generally mean cheaper long-term upkeep
Why not choose
- The second row does not slide and the third does not split, so cabin flexibility is poor
- No rear air-con vents in the third row and almost no boot with all seats up
- Four-wheel drive is diesel only, closing it off to petrol buyers entirely
- Six airbags start only partway up the range and driver assistance sits at the very top
- The entry versions use a noticeably weaker diesel tune
- Fuel economy is poor by current standards
Our Recommendation For Most BuyersTata Safari
The Safari is the better choice for families who spend their time on tarmac, because its monocoque construction gives it a composure over long highway runs that the ladder-frame Scorpio N cannot approach however well damped it is. Its diesel automatic is the combination that suits how a seven-seater actually gets used, with enough torque to move a fully loaded car without strain, while the turbo-petrol serves owners who mainly drive in town.
Give more thought to layout than engine here, since choosing captain chairs over the seven-seat bench transforms the middle row and is worth doing unless you truly need that extra belt. The equipment argument also favours Tata, because driver assistance and ventilated seats arrive further down this range than they do at a Mahindra showroom.
Mahindra Scorpio N
The Scorpio N is what to buy if your driving takes you beyond sealed roads, because its four-wheel-drive hardware with a locking differential is genuine capability rather than the soft-roader pretence most rivals offer. The constraint to plan around is that this system comes only with the diesel, so wanting capability makes your engine decision for you. Anyone choosing the petrol should understand they are buying road presence and performance rather than off-road ability.
The stronger diesel tune is worth reaching for, since the entry versions run detuned enough to feel like a different vehicle. Mid-range versions are where the Scorpio N starts feeling modern and offer the best value, though be aware that six airbags and driver assistance are both concentrated near the top of the range.
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Things We Like in Tata Safari
- It is the only SUV in its segment with both 5-star Global NCAP and 5-star Bharat NCAP ratings.
- The Land Rover-derived OMEGARC platform is stronger than most rivals in the segment.
Things We Like in Mahindra Scorpio N
- 5-star Global NCAP rating confirmed in 2022 crash tests
- 4WD with 4-High, 4-Low, and terrain modes on diesel variants
Things We Don't Like in Tata Safari
- No 4WD or AWD option, limiting capability against rivals like the Jeep Meridian for off-road use.
- The top variant is exclusive to the petrol powertrain.
Things We Don't Like in Mahindra Scorpio N
- Third row is not usable for adults on any variant
- 4WD is unavailable with the petrol engine entirel
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