Mahindra Scorpio Classic Vs Tata Safari comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 12.98 Lakh

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₹ 13.29 Lakh

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Mahindra Scorpio Classic Vs Tata Safari Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Scorpio Classic Vs Safari on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Scorpio Classic Vs Safari – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Tata Safari in New Delhi starts at ₹ 13.29 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 25.2 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Tata Safari costs ₹ 14.66 Lakh, whereas the Tata Safari Diesel top-end costs ₹ 25.96 Lakh. On the other hand, Mahindra Scorpio Classic price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 12.98 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 16.71 Lakh for range topping Diesel model.

Summary	Mahindra Scorpio Classic	Tata Safari
Price	₹ 12.98 Lakh	₹ 13.29 Lakh
Manufacturer	Mahindra	Tata
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	15.00 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Power	130 bhp@3750 rpm bhp	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm bhp
Engine	2184 CC	1498 CC
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Scorpio Classic Vs Safari – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Tata Safari base Petrol engine returns 15 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 16 KM/L. The Mahindra Scorpio Classic base Diesel returns 15 KM/L.

Scorpio Classic Vs Safari – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Tata Safari gets 168 bhp @ 5000 rpm bhp Petrol engine and 168 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mahindra Scorpio Classic comes in 130 bhp@3750 rpm bhp Diesel engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Gen 2 MHawk 2.2 Litre Diesel	HYPERION 1.5L Turbo GDI Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	2184 CC	1498 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Power	130 bhp@3750 rpm	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque	300 Nm @1600-2800 rpm	280 Nm @ 1750 -3500 rpm
Top Speed	165	N/A
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	12.0	N/A
No. of gears	6	6
Drive Train	RWD	FWD
Turbocharger
Emissions Standard	BS6-Compliant	BS6

Dimensions & Weight

Length	4456 mm	4668 mm
Width	1820 mm	1922 mm
Height	1995 mm	1795 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm	1795 mm
Ground Clearance	209 mm	205 mm
Kerb Weight	2610 KG	1825 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	460 L	447 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	3	3
Seating Capacity	7	7
Fuel tank Capacity	60.0	50.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	15.00 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Mileage - City	11.00 KM/L	12.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	13.00 KM/L	17.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Double Wish-bone Type, Independent Front Coil Spring	Independent,Lower Wishbone,McPherson Strut With Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi Link Coil Spring Suspension With Anti-roll Bar	Semi Idependent Twist Blade With Panhard Road & Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Steering Type	Electric	Power Assisted (Hydraulic)
Steering Adjustability	Tilt	Tilt

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Steel With Wheel Cover	Steel Wheels
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	235/65 R17	235/65 R17
Rear Tyre Size	235/65 R17	235/65 R17
Spare Wheel Type	Steel Wheel	Steel
Spare Wheel Size	235/65 R17	235/65 R17

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual	Automatic Climate Control
Front AC	Yes	Dual Zone
Rear AC	Yes	Blower With Vents On Pillars
Third Row AC Zone	No	Blower With Vents On Pillars
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	No	Yes
Paddle Shift	No	No
Idle Start/Stop Button	No	No
Cruise Control	No	Adaptive Cruise Control
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	No	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	No
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Electric Tailgate	No	No
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	No	Yes
Coat hook		-
DPD & SCR Level Indicators		-
Flexible Rear Seat - Foldable with 60:40 Tip-Up		-
Gear Shift Indicator		-
Multiple Cup Holder & Storage Compartments		-
Overhead Dome lamp		-
Twin-Cockpit Ergonomic Cabin Design		-
Mobile charging point	-

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	Yes
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Fabric
Rear Armrest	No	Yes
Front Armrest	No	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Split Rear Seat	No	Yes
Front Seatback Pockets	No	Front & Rear
Headrests	Front & Rear	No
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Seat Memory Function	No	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	No	Yes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	No	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	No
Curtain Airbag	No	No
Knee Airbags	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	No	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Hill Hold Control	No	No
Hill Assist	No	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	No	No
Traction Control	No	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	No
Lane Assist	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Auto Emergency Braking	No	No
Driver Drowsiness Detection	No	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Speed Alert System	Yes	No
Parking Assistance	No	Reverse Camera
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	No
Dashcam	No	No
Electric ORVM Heating	No	No
Brake Override System		-
Chassis and Cabin with Crumple Zones		-
Collapsible Steering Column		-
Emergency Brake Assist		-
High Tensile Steel Body with Tailor-Welded Blanks		-
Rear Door Child Safety Lock		-
Side Anti-intrusion Bars		-

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	No	Yes
Light Type	Halogen	LED Projector Head Lamp
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	No	LED
Turn Indicators on ORVM	No	Yes
Fog Lamps	No	Halogen
Ambient Lighting	No	No
Automatic High Beam Assist	No	No
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Lights	No	No
Cabin Lamps	Yes	Front And Rear

Exterior Features

Sunroof	No	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Shark Fin Antenna	No	No
Body-Coloured ORVMs	Yes	No
Chrome Accents	Yes	No
ORVM Adjustments	Manual	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rear Spoiler	No	-
Skid Plates	No	-
Side Steps	Yes	-

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Analog	-
Trip Meter	Yes	-
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	No
Average Speed	Yes	-
Clock	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	No
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	No
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	No	-
Gear Indicator	Yes	-
Shift Indicator	No	-
Tachometer	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	No

Entertainment

Infotainment System	No	-
Touchscreen Display Size	No	-
Audio System	No	-
Speakers	No	-
Tweeters	No	-
Subwoofer	No	-
GPS Navigation	No	No
Voice Commands	No	-
Smartphone Connectivity	No	-
Bluetooth Support	No	No
USB Support	No	No
AUX Compatibility	No	-
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	No	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	No	-
Radio	No	No
3 USB ports (Centre Console, Entertainment System & 2nd row Floor Console)		-
3D Electro-luminscent Meters with Multi-information Display (MID)		-

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	No	-
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	No	-
Geofencing	No	-
Digital Key	No	-
AI Voice Assistance	No	-
Auto Park Assist	No	-
Autonomous Driving Level	No	-
SOS Button	No	-

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	-	-
Type Manufacturer Warranty	3 Years/1,00,000 Km	-

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