Mahindra Scorpio N vs Volkswagen Virtus

Mahindra Scorpio N Price starts at Rs. 13.85 Lakh which is Rs. 2.29 Lakh costlier than base model of Volkswagen Virtus priced at Rs. 11.55 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Mahindra Scorpio N (Diesel Model) is 15.42 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Volkswagen Virtus (Petrol Model) is 19.62 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Mahindra Scorpio N (Top Model) is powered by 2198 cc engine , while Volkswagen Virtus (Top Model) is powered by 999 cc engine. The Comparison Mahindra Scorpio N Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT vs Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus Sport DSG can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Scorpio N vs Virtus

Key Highlights Scorpio N Z8L Diesel 4x4 ATVirtus GT Plus Sport DSG
Engine Type mHawk (CRDi) 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Max Power 172.45bhp@3500rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 15.42 Kmpl 19.62 Kmpl
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Basic Info Mahindra Scorpio N Z8L Diesel 4x4 ATVolkswagen Virtus GT Plus Sport DSG
Rating
194 reviews
87 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Volkswagen
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 24.54 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 19.39 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2198 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 172.45bhp@3500rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 7-Speed DSG
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Scorpio N Colors
Volkswagen Virtus Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.42 Kmpl 19.62 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/60 R18 205/55 R16
Boot Space 460 Liters 521 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) ... 145 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control ... Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 47,473 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 37,526 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 58,791 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 1.23 Lakh Scorpio N Insurance Rs. 84,148 Virtus Insurance
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Engine Type
mHawk (CRDi)
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Engine Displacement
2198 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
172.45bhp@3500rpm
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1750-2750rpm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
7-Speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
...
1269 Kg
Turbo Charger

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
45 Liters
Top Speed
165 Km/h
190 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
15.42 Kmpl
19.62 Kmpl

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.05 m
Tyre Size
255/60 R18
205/55 R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Rich coffee-black leatherette Interiors
Premium dual tone interiors, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Rave Glossy/Dark Red Glossy and Glossy Black décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Leather + Leatherette seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable, Front center armrest in leatherette, sliding, with storage box, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment illumination, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only),Auto coming/leaving home lights, Seat upholstery GT - Leather/leatherette combination, Red ambient lig
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Full
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
...
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
460 Liters
521 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Signature Dual Barrel LED Projector Headlamps, Skid Plates Silver Finish, Sting Like LED Daytime Running Lamps, LED Sequential Turn Indicator, Signature Metallic Scorpio-tail Element, Chrome Door Handles, Silver Finish Ski-rack, Tall Stacked LED Tail Lamps
GT elements, GT branding at front grill, GT branding at rear, Front fender with GT branding, Red painted brake callipers in front, Black Alloys, Carbon Steel Grey coloured door mirrors housing, Glossy black rear spoiler, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Signature chrome wing - front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Lower grill in black glossy, Bonnet with chiseled lines, Sharp dual shoulder lines, Body coloured door handles, Chrome applique on door handles,, Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Signature LED Tail lamps, Signature chrome wing, rear, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
Ground Clearance (Laden)
...
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
4662*1917*1857 mm3
4561*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
179 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Inbuilt Navigation, 2nd Row 1 touch Tumble (LH) & 3rd Row Fold & Tumble,Roof Lamp For 1st and 2nd Row, Auto Wiper, 6-Way Driver Power Seat
Adjustable dual rear ac vent,Footwell Illumination, Front seats back pocket (both sides), Smart storage in center console, Height adjustable head restraint, Ventilated front seats with leather inserts
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Adrenox Connect, Alexa Built-in With 1 year Subscription, SONY 3D Immersive Audio 12 Speakers With Dual Channel Sub-woofer, what3words - Alexa Enabled, Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Valet mode, Apps- SygicTM navigation, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, BBC NewsTM, MyVolkswagen Connect - Live tracking, Geo fence, Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder, Sporty aluminum pedals
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
12
8
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
...
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
...
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
...
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
Single Pane
Single Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
3
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Driver Drowsiness Detectio
Active Cylinder Technology, Engine idle Start/stop, Multi-collison brakes (MCB), Brake disc wiping, Anti-slip regulation (ASR), Electronic differential lock system, Curtain airbags, Tyre pressure deflation warning, All seats with 3-point seat belts, Seat belt reminder (Driver & Co-driver), 5 headrest (for all passengers), Engine immobiliser with floating code system, Reversing camera with static guidelines, Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, Light sensor, Height adjustable co-driver seat
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
...
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
3
3

Driver Attention Warning
...

Navigation With Live Traffic
...
ECall And ICall
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mahindra Scorpio N
  • Powerful Petrol and Diesel engines
  • Frequency Dependent Dampening Suspension
  • body-on-frame design
  • 4x4 options
  • manual and auto transmission options. Reasonable Features list including Sunroof
  • 12-speaker Sony Audio
  • Alexa powered voice assistance
  • dual-zone climate control and more.
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Clean styling that will not feel outdated quickly
  • spacious interior for 4 adults
  • features like a sunroof and easy to use touchscreen
  • both engine options offer good performance
Mahindra Scorpio N
  • Some premium features like ventilated seats
  • wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are missing. Prices are for the first 25k bookings only.
Volkswagen Virtus
  • Interior quality should have been better
  • mileage in bad traffic is low

Is Volkswagen Virtus Better Than Mahindra Scorpio N?

52% users have chosen Volkswagen Virtus over Mahindra Scorpio N in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 455 users have also rated Volkswagen Virtus and Mahindra Scorpio N 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 Volkswagen Virtus is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Mahindra Scorpio N is better on the grounds of maintenance.
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 Virtus
Mileage 4.1 3.8
Performance 4.6 4.4
Comfort 4.9 4.6
Maintenance 3.8 3.9
Safety 4.9 4.6
Features 4.9 4.7
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Latest News on Mahindra Scorpio N and Volkswagen Virtus

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What is the difference between Z2 and Z4?
  • The Z2 variant is pretty basic, with halogen lamps, 16-inch steel wheels, electrically powered steering wheel only for the petrol variants (hydraulic assist for diesel), and power windows. On the other hand, the Z4 variant gains some necessary equipment like wheel covers, a cooled glove box, an AC module for the second row, height adjustment for the driver’s seat with lumbar support, cruise control, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Mahindra Scorpio N Vs Volkswagen Virtus FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Scorpio N vs Volkswagen Virtus?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Scorpio N is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance in your car. But Volkswagen Virtus is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Scorpio N vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus is cheaper than Mahindra Scorpio N by Rs. 5.14 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra Scorpio N vs Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus delivers better mileage 19.62 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Scorpio N vs Volkswagen Virtus?
For the Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT version, 2198 cc Diesel engine of Scorpio N produces 172.45bhp@3500rpm of power and 400Nm@1750-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the GT Plus Sport DSG version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Virtus produces 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm of power and 250Nm@1600-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Scorpio N has better performance.

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