Mahindra Scorpio N vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: September 10, 2026

Tata Safari price starts at Rs. 13.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 29,010 cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Scorpio N, priced at Rs. 13.69 Lakh. On the performance front, the Scorpio N uses a 1997cc engine producing 200bhp@5000rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Scorpio N and Safari, the Scorpio N is the better pick for performance, while the Safari stands out for affordability.

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Scorpio N vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra Scorpio NTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 13.69 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Engine 1997 cc1498 cc
Max power 200bhp@5000rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm

Scorpio N vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Scorpio N Z2Tata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
18 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 13.69 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 200bhp@5000rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Scorpio N Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Tyre Size 245/65 R17 235/65/R17
Boot Space Not Available 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 26,483 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 82,015 Scorpio N Insurance Rs. 62,070 Safari Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1997 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
mStallion (TGDi)
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
200bhp@5000rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
370Nm@1750-3000rpm
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
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
50 Liters

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
17
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Tyre Size
245/65 R17
235/65/R17
Wheel Size
17
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
No
Digital Cluster Size
4.19 inch
7
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
Not Available
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
MIC Black Front Grille
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Manual
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
No
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4662*1917*1857 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2741 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift 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
4
No
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
MIC Black Front Grille
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
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
Yes
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
9 inch
o inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
No
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
No
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
No
Not Available
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
No
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
Not Available
Roll Over Mitigatio
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
3 Star
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
No
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
No
No
Side Airbag
No
Yes

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Live Location
No
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
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
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
No
No
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
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)
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option

Is Mahindra Scorpio N Better Than Tata Safari?

66% users have chosen Mahindra Scorpio N over Tata Safari in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 120 users have also rated Mahindra Scorpio N and Tata Safari 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 N is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of features.
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 N Safari
Mileage 4.7 4.2
Performance 5.0 4.3
Comfort 5.0 4.4
Maintenance 4.9 4.3
Safety 4.9 4.6
Features 1.8 4.2
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Mahindra Scorpio N Vs Tata Safari FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Scorpio N vs Tata Safari?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Scorpio N is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Scorpio N vs Tata Safari?
The Tata Safari is cheaper than Mahindra Scorpio N by ₹29,010.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Scorpio N vs Tata Safari?
For the Z2 version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Scorpio N produces 200bhp@5000rpm of power and 370Nm@1750-3000rpm 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 N has better performance.

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