Mahindra Scorpio vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Last Updated: November 8, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Jimny price starts at Rs. 12.59 Lakh, which is Rs. 84,200 cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Scorpio, priced at Rs. 13.43 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Scorpio offers a claimed 14.44 kmpl, while the Jimny delivers 16.94 kmpl. On the performance front, the Scorpio uses a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm and the Jimny a 1462cc engine producing 103bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Scorpio and Jimny, the Scorpio is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the Jimny stands out for affordability and mileage.

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Scorpio vs Jimny Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra ScorpioMaruti Suzuki Jimny
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.43 LakhRs. 12.59 Lakh
Mileage 14.44 kmpl16.94 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1462 cc
Max power 130bhp@3750rpm103bhp@6000rpm
Top speed 165 Km/h155 Km/h

Scorpio vs Jimny Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Scorpio SMaruti Suzuki Jimny Zeta
Rating
178 reviews
74 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.43 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.59 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130bhp@3750rpm 103bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type RWD 4WD
Colors
Mahindra Scorpio Colors
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 14.44 Kmpl 16.94 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/65 R17 195/80 R15
Boot Space 460 Liters 211 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 25,984 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 24,355 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 79,560 Scorpio Insurance Rs. 57,791 Jimny Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
2184 cc
1462 cc
Engine Type
mHAWK 4 Cylinder
K15B
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
130bhp@3750rpm
103bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
134.2Nm@4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
4WD
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
Multipoint Injection
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1200 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

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

Shock Absorbers Type
Hydraulic
Not Available
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
Multi-link, Solid Axle
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link, Solid Axle
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4
5.7 m
Tyre Size
235/65 R17
195/80 R15
Wheel Size
17
15
Tyre Type
Radial
Radial Tubeless

Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Vinyl
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
4
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
460 Liters
211 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Manual
Powered,Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
No
No
Integrated Antenna
No
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
No
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Length*Width*Height
4456*1820*1995 mm3
3985*1645*1720 mm3
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2590 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
210 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Central Control Armrest
No
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
No
4
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Height only
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
USB Ports
No
Yes
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
No
Yes
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
0 inch
7 inch
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
No
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
No
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
No
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Driver
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
No
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
No
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Panic Brake Indication
Brake Limited Slip Differential
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
No
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
No
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
1545 kg
frontTread
Not Available
1395 mm
rearTread
Not Available
1405 mm
frontLegroom
990-1110 mm
Not Available
rearHeadroom
1015 mm
Not Available
frontHeadroom
1015 mm
Not Available
approachAngle
Not Available
36°
breakOverAngle
Not Available
24°
departureAngle
Not Available
46°
rearShoulderroom
1450 mm
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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
Maruti Suzuki Jimny
  • Affordable and seriously capable off-roader
  • Compact dimensions make it easy to live with in space-starved cities/towns
  • Great ride quality
  • Stand-out styling
Mahindra Scorpio
  • Lacking in interior quality and features
  • Touch screen is especially laggy
  • No automatic or 4x4 option anymore
Maruti Suzuki Jimny
  • Not as comfortable, easy-to-handle, feature-loaded, or premium as other road-biased SUVs offered at a similar price
  • Narrow cabin width
  • Interior lacks practical storage space
  • Engine isn’t as punchy as rivals like the Mahindra Thar

Is Mahindra Scorpio Better Than Maruti Suzuki Jimny?

72% users have chosen Mahindra Scorpio over Maruti Suzuki Jimny in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 404 users have also rated Mahindra Scorpio and Maruti Suzuki Jimny on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mahindra Scorpio is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. On the basis of 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 Jimny
Mileage 4.1 2.1
Performance 4.6 2.2
Comfort 4.4 4.2
Maintenance 4.2 2.2
Safety 4.2 4.3
Features 4.2 4.3
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  • The top Alpha variant of the Jimny is the most feature-loaded, while the Zeta offers great value ,the best pick depends on your budget and needs!”

Mahindra Scorpio Vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Scorpio vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Scorpio is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. On the basis of safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Scorpio vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is cheaper than Mahindra Scorpio by ₹84,200.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra Scorpio vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny delivers better mileage 16.94 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Scorpio vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
For the S version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Scorpio produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the Zeta version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Jimny produces 103bhp@6000rpm of power and 134.2Nm@4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Scorpio has better performance.

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