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Mahindra Scorpio Classic vs Tata Safari

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Scorpio Classic or Tata Safari? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Scorpio Classic and Safari. Mahindra Scorpio Classic Price starts at Rs.13.59 Lakh (ex-showroom) for S 7-Str and Tata Safari Price starts at Rs.16.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Smart. Mahindra Scorpio Classic is 4 cylinder, 2184 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Tata Safari is a 4 cylinder, 1956 cc Engine can generate 167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Scorpio Classic provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Safari has a mileage of 16.3 kmpl (base model).

Scorpio Classic vs Safari

Key HighlightsMahindra Scorpio ClassicTata Safari
PriceRs.13.59 LakhRs.16.19 Lakh
Engine Capacity2184 cc1956 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl16.3 kmpl
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Mahindra Scorpio Classic S 7-Str car
Mahindra Scorpio Classic
S 7-Str
Rs. 13.59 Lakh
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Tata Safari
Smart
Rs. 16.19 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Scorpio Classic specificationsSafari specifications
    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    16.16 Lakh
    19.26 Lakh
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Diesel
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.4
    Boot Space (Litres)
    460 Litres
    420 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    2184 cc
    1956 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    Colors
    Scorpio Classic Colours
    Safari Colours
    Images
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Scorpio Classic Brakes, Suspension & TyresSafari Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
    Front Suspension
    Double Wish-bone Type, Independent Front Coil Spring
    Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
    Rear Suspension
    Mulit-link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar
    Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
    Front Brakes
    Ventilated Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Drum
    Disc
    Wheels
    Steel Rims
    Alloy Wheels
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    No
    Front Tyre Size
    235 / 65 R17
    235/65/ R17
    Rear Tyre Size
    235/65 R17
    235/65/ R17
    Turning Radius
    5.4 meters
    -
    Tyre Size Spare
    235/65 R17
    235/70 R16
    Wheels Size
    R17
    R17

    Exterior

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

    Instrumentation

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

    Infotainment & Communication

    Scorpio Classic Infotainment & CommunicationSafari Infotainment & Communication
    Apple CarPlay
    No
    No
    Android Auto
    No
    No
    Voice Command
    No
    No
    Infotainment Screen
    No
    checkYes
    Multifunction Display
    No
    No
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    No
    No
    Integrated Music System
    No
    No
    Speakers
    No
    No
    AM/FM Radio
    No
    No
    USB Compatibility
    No
    No
    Wireless Charger
    No
    No
    Basic Warranty
    2 years or 75000 kms
    3 years or 100&000 km

    Engine & Transmission

    Scorpio Classic Engine & TransmissionSafari Engine & Transmission
    Engine Capacity
    2184 cc
    1956 cc
    Engine Type
    2.2 L mHawk
    Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Cylinder Configuration
    No
    DOHC
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Diesel
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    6 Gears
    6 Gears
    Power
    130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
    Torque
    300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
    350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
    Fast Charging
    No
    -
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    15 kmpl
    16.3 kmpl
    Top Speed
    165 kmph
    -
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2

    Comfort & Convenience

    Scorpio Classic Comfort & ConvenienceSafari Comfort & Convenience
    AC
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear AC Vents
    Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
    Blower, Vents on Pillars
    Automatic climate control
    No
    checkYes
    Heater
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
    Co-Driver Only
    -
    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
    4
    Keyless Entry
    No
    No
    Electronic Parking Brake
    No
    No
    Parking Assist
    No
    No

    Safety

    Scorpio Classic SafetySafari Safety
    NCAP Rating
    Not Tested
    5 Star (Bharat 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
    No
    Lane Departure Warning
    No
    No
    Emergency Brake Light Flashing
    No
    checkYes
    Seat Belt Warning
    checkYes
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
    No
    checkYes
    Rear Middle Head Rest
    No
    No

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Scorpio Classic Dimensions & CapacitySafari Dimensions & Capacity
    Length
    4456 mm
    4668 mm
    Width
    1820 mm
    1922 mm
    Height
    1995 mm
    1795 mm
    Wheelbase
    2680 mm
    2741 mm
    Ground Clearance
    209 mm
    -
    No. of Seats
    7
    7
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    60 Litres
    50 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    6 Litres
    5 Litres
    Boot Space
    460 Litres
    420 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1950 kg
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    Body Type
    SUV
    SUV

    Pros & Cons

    Scorpio Classic Pros & ConsSafari 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
    • More modern looks with the new LED DRLs and other design changes with the facelift
    • It now offers more features such as 12-inch infotainment, dual-zone climate control, surround-view camera, and more
    • The safety features have been increased with ADAS level 2. The car now has up to 7 airbags and a 5-star GNCAP safety rating, among other improvements.
    • The inclusion of electric power steering improved the ride quality and handling.
    • The automatic transmission now comes with an e-Shifter to ensure smooth gearshifts
    • Big design gives a solid road presence
    • The Safari is the only SUV in the segment to offer rear-seat ventilation
    • Tata Safari now comes with a good level of NVH
    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 only available powertrain is diesel; there is no petrol or turbo-petrol engine.
    • The Safari does not come with a 4WD drivetrain while some competitors offer 4WD as an option
    • Occasionally, the infotainment software exhibits lag and may cease functioning
    • The dimensions remain mostly unchanged from the pre-facelift model. This leads to a cramped feel in the last row.
    • Tata's after-sales support falls short of expectations
    • The top models seem overpriced, reaching an on-road price approaching Rs 30 lakh
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    Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Scorpio Classic and Tata Safari

    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. Safari 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, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, 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, Safari is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 420 Litres boot space, It has 1795 mm height, 4668 mm length, 1922 mm width, .

    Transmission

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

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    Mahindra Scorpio Classic and Tata Safari Owner Reviews

    • Scorpio Classic Review
    • Safari Review
      • A
        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.
        Likes (1)
      • RK
        Raj Kamal
        28 Mar 2024
        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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      • R
        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.
        Likes (5)
      • Pp
        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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      • Sk
        Sanath kumar
        5 Month ago
        Review for Tata Safari
        4.4
        The car offers competitive mileage for an SUV of its size and class. Its diesel engine provides a good balance of power and efficiency, making it suitable for both city driving and long-distance travel.
        Likes (14)
      • RD
        Ramkrishna Dutta
        5 Month ago
        Review for Tata Safari
        4.4
        The car is a capable and reliable performer on the road. Its powerful engines, responsive handling, and decent fuel efficiency make it a good choice for those looking for a mid-size SUV.
        Likes (3)
      • PJ
        P JAYAKUMAR
        5 Month ago
        Review for Tata Safari
        4.4
        The higher variants include safety features like curtain airbags, electronic stability control, hill hold control, and hill descent control.
        Likes (4)
      • VA
        Vilas Anchalkar
        6 Month ago
        Review for Tata Safari
        4.4
        It is a mid-size SUV that offers a good balance of features, space, and performance at a competitive price point.
        Likes (3)
      • VK
        Vinod Kumar Deshpande
        6 Month ago
        Review for Tata Safari
        4.4
        It is equipped with modern features such as a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control and many more.
        Likes (2)
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      Mahindra Scorpio Classic and Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari?
      The on-road price of Tata Safari is Rs. 19.26 Lakh in New Delhi.