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KIA Carens vs Mahindra Scorpio Classic

Do you want to find out which car is the best, KIA Carens or Mahindra Scorpio Classic? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Carens and Scorpio Classic. KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.11.41 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT and Mahindra Scorpio Classic Price starts at Rs.13.77 Lakh (ex-showroom) for S mHawk 7 Seater Diesel MT. KIA Carens is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power whereas Mahindra Scorpio Classic is a 4 cylinder, 2184 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Carens provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and Scorpio Classic has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model).

Carens vs Scorpio Classic

Key HighlightsKIA CarensMahindra Scorpio Classic
PriceRs.11.41 LakhRs.13.77 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc2184 cc
Power113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl15 kmpl
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KIA Carens Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
KIA Carens
Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 11.41 Lakh
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Mahindra Scorpio Classic S mHawk 7 Seater Diesel MT car
Mahindra Scorpio Classic
S mHawk 7 Seater Diesel MT
Rs. 13.77 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    13.22 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    16.37 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Diesel
    User Rating
    4.3
    4.1
    Boot Space (Litres)
    216 Litres
    460 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1497 cc
    2184 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
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    Scorpio Classic Colours
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    Exterior

    Sunroof
    Power Windows
    check
    check
    Adjustable ORVMs
    check
    check
    Turn Indicators on ORVMs
    Rear Wiper
    Rear Defogger
    Bootlid Opener
    check
    check
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    Daytime Running Lights
    LED headlight
    Projector headlight
    Automatic Headlamps
    check
    Follow Me Home Headlamps

    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Front Suspension
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Double Wish-bone Type& Independent Front Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
    Mulit-link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Disc
    Drum
    Wheels
    Alloy
    Steel
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    195/65 R15
    235/65 R17
    Rear Tyre Size
    195/65 R15
    235/65 R17
    Turning Radius
    10.2 meters
    5.4 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    195/65 R15
    235/65 R17
    Wheels Size
    R15
    R17

    Instrumentation

    Low Fuel Level Warning
    check
    check
    Adjustable Cluster Brightness
    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    check
    Shift Indicator
    check
    Tachometer
    Digital
    check
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    Odometer
    Digital
    Analogue
    Avg fuel economy display
    check

    Infotainment & Communication

    Apple CarPlay
    check
    Android Auto
    check
    Voice Command
    Infotainment Screen
    check
    Multifunction Display
    check
    Touchscreen Size
    -
    9 inches
    Display Screen for Rear Passengers
    -
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    Gesture Control
    -
    Integrated Music System
    check
    AM/FM Radio
    check
    USB Compatibility
    check
    Wireless Charger

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    3 Years/Unlimited Kms
    3 Years/100000 kms
    Extended Warranty
    Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms
    Upto 5 Years/150000 Kms

    Engine & Transmission

    Engine Capacity
    1497 cc
    2184 cc
    Engine Type
    Smartstream G 1.5
    2.2 L mHawk
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Diesel
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    6
    6
    Power
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    Torque
    144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
    300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    RWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    17.9 kmpl
    15 kmpl
    Top Speed
    174 kmph
    165 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2
    Turbocharger
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    Compression Ratio
    10.9 :1
    16.6:1

    Comfort & Convenience

    Ventilated Seats
    AC
    check
    check
    Rear AC Vents
    check
    check
    Automatic climate control
    Heater
    check
    check
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    check
    Cruise Control
    Start / Stop Button
    Power Steering
    check
    check
    Adjustable steering
    check
    check
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    check
    Leather streering wheels
    Drive Modes
    -
    3
    Keyless Entry
    Electronic Parking Brake

    Safety

    NCAP Rating
    3 Star (Global NCAP)
    -
    Airbags
    6
    2
    ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
    check
    Overspeed Warning
    1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
    check
    ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
    check
    check
    EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
    check
    EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
    check
    ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    check
    ASR / Traction Control
    check
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
    check
    Lane Departure Warning
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    check
    Seat Belt Warning
    check
    check
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    Rear Middle Head Rest

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    4540 mm
    4456 mm
    Width
    1800 mm
    1820 mm
    Height
    1708 mm
    1995 mm
    Wheelbase
    2780 mm
    2680 mm
    Ground Clearance
    195 mm
    209 mm
    No. of Seats
    7
    7
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    45 Litres
    60 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    4.2 Litres
    6 Litres
    Boot Space
    216 Litres
    460 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1630 kg
    1950 kg
    Body Type
    MUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
    • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
    • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
    • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
    • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
    • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
    • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
    • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
    • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
    • Rugged stance and bulky build gives it a solid road presence
    • Ladder on frame chassis gives it ability to handle rural roads and hard terrains with ease
    • One of the most affordable 7-seater SUV available in the Indian market
    • Multiple seating options offers better practicality
    • The ride quality is now improved with updated suspension setup
    • The driveability has been improved with cable-operated manual transmission
    • More refined as compared to the previous generation
    • 14% More fuel efficient than the previous generation Scorpio
    Cons
    • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
    • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
    • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
    • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
    • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
    • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
    • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
    • No value for money on offer only S & S11 variants are available
    • The base S variant misses on most of the features such as rear wiper, wheel covers, remote central locking and more
    • The S11 variant fails to justify the premium price tag as it misses on features such as Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, electrically folding ORVMs and more
    • Only a single diesel engine is available
    • No 4X4 hardware and automatic transmission on offer
    • The pricing overlaps with the Scorpio N SUV
    • Third row feels cramped, the space management inside the cabin could’ve been better
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    Safety

    Carens comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Scorpio Classic has Overspeed Warning, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

    Body

    Carens has doors and seats. It is an with 216 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 195 mm. It is 1800 mm wide, 1708 mm high and 4540 mm long. It has 1630 kg kerb weight and 2780 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Scorpio Classic is an with doors and seats ,60 Litres fuel tank capacity, 460 Litres boot space, 209 mm ground clearance.It has 1995 mm height, 4456 mm length, 1820 mm width, and 1950 kgkerb weight.

    Transmission

    KIA Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Scorpio Classic comes with RWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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      • vm
        vartesh manu
        08 Sep 2025
        5.0
        It’s a good deal at this price and the most comfortable car in its segment. The Kia Carens is truly a value-for-money deal for everyone. Loved it from the heart.
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        Swathi
        31 Aug 2025
        5.0
        I love this car. The model is also good. It’s a petrol vehicle and very comfortable, with good seats and airbags. It also has 7 seats. The color is very nice. Overall, it’s an excellent vehicle.
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        Lk jena
        31 Days ago
        4.2
        This vehicle has been very helpful in many ways. Its comfort and mileage are excellent, and the number of features at this price point is amazing. Fully recommended—definitely go for it.
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        Satish Chowhan
        1 Month ago
        5.0
        This car offers excellent performance at a very low price in the 7-seater segment. It has a stylish design and provides great comfort compared to the Maruti Ertiga. With advanced features, smart sensors, and an impressive headlight design, it truly stands out as a great choice for families.
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        Sudhanva Kadoli
        2 Month ago
        5.0
        Great comfort and sensible space and design. Good stability on roads and affordable maintenance costs and KIA support. Easy access via app and great safety features always make you drive with confidence for long journeys. One of the best car in segment and a great value for money.
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