Kia Syros vs Mahindra Scorpio

Last Updated: November 7, 2026

Kia Syros price starts at Rs. 8.42 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.01 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Scorpio, priced at Rs. 13.43 Lakh. On the performance front, the Syros uses a 998cc engine producing 118bhp@6000rpm and the Scorpio a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the Syros and Scorpio, the Syros is the better pick for affordability, while the Scorpio stands out for performance.

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Syros vs Scorpio Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SyrosMahindra Scorpio
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 8.42 LakhRs. 13.43 Lakh
Mileage Not Available14.44 kmpl
Engine 998 cc2184 cc
Max power 118bhp@6000rpm130bhp@3750rpm
Top speed Not Available165 Km/h

Syros vs Scorpio Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Syros HTE TurboMahindra Scorpio S
Rating
9 reviews
178 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 8.42 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.43 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 998 cc 2184 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 118bhp@6000rpm 130bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6 Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Kia Syros Colors
Mahindra Scorpio Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 14.44 Kmpl
Tyre Size 195/65 R15 235/65 R17
Boot Space 465 Liters 460 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 16,286 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,984 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 37,406 Syros Insurance Rs. 81,020 Scorpio Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
998 cc
2184 cc
Engine Type
Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi
mHAWK 4 Cylinder
Engine Displacement
998 cc
2184 cc
Max Power
118bhp@6000rpm
130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
172Nm@1500-4000rpm
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6 Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
CRDi
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
No
Not Available

Braking (100-0 kmph)
Not Available
41.50 Meters
Braking (80-0 kmph)
Not Available
26.14 Meters
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
45 Liters
60 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
165 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
14.44 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Hydraulic
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
Double wishbone suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Hydraulic
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.4
Tyre Size
195/65 R15
235/65 R17
Wheel Size
15
17
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Semi-Leatherette
Vinyl
Rear Seat Headrest
Integrated
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
465 Liters
460 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
No
LED DRLs
No
No
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Sun Roof
No
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
No
Trunk Light
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
No
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
3995*1805*1680 mm3
4456*1820*1995 mm3
Wheelbase
2550 mm
2680 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Yes
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
No
Drive Modes
No
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
Height only
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Yes
No
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.25 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
No
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
No

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
No
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
No
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Panic Brake Indication
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
No
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
No
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
No

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
No
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
No
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available

frontLegroom
Not Available
990-1110 mm
rearHeadroom
Not Available
1015 mm
frontHeadroom
Not Available
1015 mm
rearShoulderroom
Not Available
1450 mm

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Syros
  • Big on space: among the best rear seat experiences in the segment with recline and ventilation functions
  • Loaded with features: Panoramic sunroof plus 12.3-inch touchscreen and driver’s display along with a 5-inch climate control display and front and rear ventilated seats to name a few
  • Strong safety package: 6 airbags along with ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat mounts and also Level 2 ADAS
Mahindra Scorpio
  • Classic traditional boxy SUV looks are still appealing
  • New chassis and suspension tweaks as well as the mHawk engine make a big difference to the drive experience
Kia Syros
  • Quirky design might not be to everyone’s taste
  • Suspension setup needs improvement
Mahindra Scorpio
  • Lacking in interior quality and features
  • Touch screen is especially laggy
  • No automatic or 4x4 option anymore

Is Mahindra Scorpio Better Than Kia Syros?

100% users have chosen Mahindra Scorpio over Kia Syros in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 306 users have also rated Mahindra Scorpio and Kia Syros on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Scorpio Syros
Mileage 4.1 3.5
Performance 4.6 3.5
Comfort 4.4 4.3
Maintenance 4.2 3.5
Safety 4.2 4.3
Features 4.2 2.7
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Kia Syros Vs Mahindra Scorpio FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Syros vs Mahindra Scorpio?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Syros vs Mahindra Scorpio?
The Kia Syros is cheaper than Mahindra Scorpio by ₹5.01 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Syros vs Mahindra Scorpio?
For the HTE Turbo version, 998 cc Petrol engine of Syros produces 118bhp@6000rpm of power and 172Nm@1500-4000rpm of torque. Whereas for the S version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Scorpio produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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