Mahindra Scorpio vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

Mahindra Scorpio price starts at Rs. 13.37 Lakh, which is Rs. 3,290 cheaper than the base variant of Tata Safari, priced at Rs. 13.40 Lakh. On the performance front, the Scorpio uses a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Scorpio and Safari, the Scorpio is the better pick for affordability, while the Safari stands out for performance.

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Scorpio vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra ScorpioTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.37 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage 14.44 kmplNot Available
Engine 2184 cc1498 cc
Max power 130bhp@3750rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm
Top speed 165 Km/hNot Available

Scorpio vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Scorpio STata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
174 reviews
69 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.37 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130bhp@3750rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Scorpio Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 14.44 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 235/65 R17 235/65/R17
Boot Space 460 Liters 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 25,858 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 80,770 Scorpio Insurance Rs. 62,070 Safari Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2184 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
mHAWK 4 Cylinder
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
130bhp@3750rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

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
50 Liters
Top Speed
165 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
14.44 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
Shock Absorbers Type
Hydraulic
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4
Not Available
Tyre Size
235/65 R17
235/65/R17
Wheel Size
17
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
460 Liters
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Manual
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
No
No
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
No
No
Integrated Antenna
No
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Yes
Chrome Grille
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
No
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Pole Type
Roof Rails
No
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4456*1820*1995 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2741 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
No
No
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Not Available
No
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
0 inch
o inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
No
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Yes
Anti Theft Device
No
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
No
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Panic Brake Indicatio
Roll Over Mitigatio
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
No
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Save Route Place
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No

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
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • Can seat 7 people comfortably
  • Updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • Better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
Mahindra Scorpio
  • Lacking in interior quality and features
  • Touch screen is especially laggy
  • No automatic or 4x4 option anymore
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option

Is Tata Safari Better Than Mahindra Scorpio?

66% users have chosen Tata Safari over Mahindra Scorpio in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 379 users have also rated Tata Safari and Mahindra Scorpio 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 Tata Safari is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your car. But Mahindra Scorpio is better on the grounds of performance, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of mileage 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 Safari Scorpio
Mileage 4.2 4.2
Performance 4.3 4.7
Comfort 4.4 4.5
Maintenance 4.2 4.3
Safety 4.6 4.2
Features 4.2 4.2
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Which car is best between Mahindra Scorpio vs Tata Safari?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Scorpio is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of mileage and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Scorpio vs Tata Safari?
The Mahindra Scorpio is cheaper than Tata Safari by ₹3,290.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Scorpio vs Tata Safari?
For the S version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Scorpio produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the Petrol Smart version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@5000rpm of power and 280Nm@1750-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Scorpio has better performance.

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