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Mahindra Scorpio Classic vs KIA Carens

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Scorpio Classic or KIA Carens? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Scorpio Classic and Carens. Mahindra Scorpio Classic Price starts at Rs.13.59 Lakh (ex-showroom) for S 7-Str and KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.10.52 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str. Mahindra Scorpio Classic is 4 cylinder, 2184 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas KIA Carens is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Scorpio Classic provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Carens has a mileage of 15.7 kmpl (base model).

Scorpio Classic vs Carens

Key HighlightsMahindra Scorpio ClassicKIA Carens Facelift
PriceRs.13.59 LakhRs.10.52 Lakh
Engine Capacity2184 cc1497 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl15.7 kmpl
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Mahindra Scorpio Classic S 7-Str car
S 7-Str
Rs. 13.59 Lakh
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KIA Carens Facelift Premium 1.5 Petrol MT 7 Str car
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Specifications Overview

Scorpio Classic specificationsCarens specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
16.16 Lakh
12.19 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
460 Litres
216 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

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

Exterior

Scorpio Classic ExteriorCarens Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Externally Adjustable
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
No
No
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
No
LED headlight
No
No
Projector headlight
checkYes
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No

Instrumentation

Scorpio Classic InstrumentationCarens Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
No
No
Fuel level guage
Digital
Analogue
Gear Indicator
No
No
Shift Indicator
No
checkYes
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Analogue
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
No
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Scorpio Classic Infotainment & CommunicationCarens Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
Multifunction Display
No
checkYes
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
No
Integrated Music System
No
checkYes
Speakers
No
No
AM/FM Radio
No
checkYes
USB Compatibility
No
checkYes
Wireless Charger
No
No
Basic Warranty
2 years or 75000 kms
3 Years or Unlimited KMS

Engine & Transmission

Scorpio Classic Engine & TransmissionCarens Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
2184 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
2.2 L mHawk
Smartstream G 1.5
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
No
DOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Power
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fast Charging
No
-
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
15 kmpl
16 kmpl
Top Speed
165 kmph
120 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Scorpio Classic Comfort & ConvenienceCarens Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower& Vents on Roof & Common Fan Speed Control
Automatic climate control
No
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Co-Driver Only
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
3
3
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
No
No
Parking Assist
No
No

Safety

Scorpio Classic SafetyCarens Safety
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
No
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
No
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
No
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
No
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Scorpio Classic Dimensions & CapacityCarens Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4456 mm
4540 mm
Width
1820 mm
1800 mm
Height
1995 mm
1708 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2780 mm
Ground Clearance
209 mm
195 mm
No. of Seats
7
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
4.8 Litres
Boot Space
460 Litres
216 Litres
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
1535 kg
Body Type
SUV
MUV

Pros & Cons

Scorpio Classic Pros & ConsCarens Pros & Cons
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • 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
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Scorpio Classic and KIA Carens Facelift

Safety

Scorpio Classic comes loaded with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Carens has 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, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Scorpio Classic has doors and seats. It is an with 460 Litres boot space, 60 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 209 mm. It is 1820 mm wide, 1995 mm high and 4456 mm long. It has 1950 kg kerb weight and 2680 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Carens is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 216 Litres boot space, 195 mm ground clearance.It has 1708 mm height, 4540 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1535 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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Mahindra Scorpio Classic and KIA Carens Facelift Owner Reviews

  • Scorpio Classic Review
  • Carens Review
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      Anupam
      31 Mar 2024
      Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
      5.0
      Best look. SUV speed is also good. Interior is great. Driving is comfortable, specially manually gear system. comfort is good accordance to the SUV. Love this car.
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      bhatt
      30 Mar 2024
      Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
      5.0
      Very fantastic car ever i had, Very good seat comfort given by company and have a great suspension which gives us nice driving experience, a fantastic touch screen led control to play music.
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      Raj Kamal
      29 Days ago
      Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
      4.7
      Performance is excellent, and comfortable also I recommend best off road SUV in 4×2, milage is also good enough and features must be better. Overall experience is excellent thank you Mahindra.
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      Rudramani
      5 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
      4.4
      It comes equipped with various safety features, including dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, panic brake indication, engine immobilizer, speed alert, and seat belt reminder. These features are designed to enhance the safety of the vehicle and its passengers.
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      Prasad pottalla
      5 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Scorpio Classic
      4.4
      The car offers commendable value for money, particularly for individuals who prioritize rugged performance and off-road capabilities.
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      Pradeep
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      5.0
      KIA Carens is the best car. Good mileage for the diesel variant. Good look. Excellent off-road and in-city performance.
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      Aswanth
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      5.0
      Good car but mileage is not good. Rest everything is fantastic especially space is very good. You can feel comfortable everywhere inside the car and AC cooling is very nice.
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      Aadil
      2 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      4.3
      Good car for family and 7 seater comfortable for family I like this car so much I can buy the next month in diesel engine.
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      Gopi
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      5.0
      I am really impressed this car two- or three-month Iam booking this car Salem to Rameswaram visit Kia carens good experience driveway to engine performance very good 7-person good compare for this vehicle suspension Seven persons luggage child overall good suspension this vehicle two months buy now.
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    • Pa
      Priyansh agarwal
      5 Month ago
      Review for KIA Carens Facelift
      4.4
      It offers a high level of comfort through its well-designed interior, smooth ride quality, effective noise insulation, and advanced climate control system. These factors combine to create a comfortable and enjoyable driving and riding experience for all occupants.
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    Mahindra Scorpio Classic and KIA Carens Facelift FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Mahindra Scorpio Classic?
    The on-road price of Mahindra Scorpio Classic is Rs. 16.16 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of KIA Carens Facelift?
    The on-road price of KIA Carens Facelift is Rs. 12.19 Lakh in New Delhi.