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Mahindra Scorpio N vs KIA Carens

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Scorpio N or KIA Carens? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Scorpio N and Carens. Mahindra Scorpio N Price starts at Rs.13.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Z2 2L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol (E) MT and KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.11.41 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT. Mahindra Scorpio N is 4 cylinder, 1997 cc Engine can generate 200 bhp @ 5000 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 N provides a mileage of 19 kmpl (base model), and Carens has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model).

Scorpio N vs Carens

Key HighlightsMahindra Scorpio NKIA Carens
PriceRs.13.99 LakhRs.11.41 Lakh
Engine Capacity1997 cc1497 cc
Power200 bhp @ 5000 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range19 kmpl17.9 kmpl
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Mahindra Scorpio N Z2 2L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol (E) MT car
Mahindra Scorpio N
Z2 2L mStallion TGDi 2WD 7 Seater Petrol (E) MT
Rs. 13.99 Lakh
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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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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    16.29 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    13.22 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    User Rating
    4.2
    4.3
    Boot Space (Litres)
    786 Litres
    216 Litres
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Engine Displacement
    1997 cc
    1497 cc
    Max Power (bhp @rpm)
    200 bhp @ 5000 rpm
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    Colors
    Scorpio N Colours
    Carens Colours
    Images
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    Exterior

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

    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Front Suspension
    Double Wishbone Suspension with Coil over Shocks with FDD & MTV-CL
    McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
    Rear Suspension
    Pentalink Suspension with WATTs Linkage with FDD & MTV-CL
    Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
    Front Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Brakes
    Disc
    Disc
    Wheels
    Steel
    Alloy
    Spare Wheel
    Steel
    Steel
    Front Tyre Size
    245/65 R17
    195/65 R15
    Rear Tyre Size
    245/65 R17
    195/65 R15
    Turning Radius
    5.5 meters
    10.2 meters
    Tyre Size Spare
    245/65 R17
    195/65 R15
    Wheels Size
    R17
    R15

    Instrumentation

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

    Infotainment & Communication

    Apple CarPlay
    check
    Android Auto
    check
    Voice Command
    Infotainment Screen
    check
    check
    Multifunction Display
    check
    check
    Touchscreen Size
    8 Inches
    -
    Display Screen for Rear Passengers
    Bluetooth Compatibility
    check
    Gesture Control
    Integrated Music System
    check
    check
    Speakers
    4
    -
    AM/FM Radio
    check
    check
    USB Compatibility
    check
    check
    Wireless Charger

    Warranty

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

    Engine & Transmission

    Engine Capacity
    1997 cc
    1497 cc
    Engine Type
    2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi
    Smartstream G 1.5
    No. of Cylinders
    4
    4
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Gears
    6
    6
    Power
    200 bhp @ 5000 rpm
    113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
    Torque
    370 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
    144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
    Fast Charging
    -
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    FWD
    ARAI Certified Economy
    19 kmpl
    17.9 kmpl
    Top Speed
    165 kmph
    174 kmph
    Emission Norm
    BS6 Phase 2
    BS6 Phase 2
    Turbocharger
    check

    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
    check
    Leather streering wheels
    Keyless Entry
    check
    Electronic Parking Brake
    Parking Assist
    -

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    4662 mm
    4540 mm
    Width
    1917 mm
    1800 mm
    Height
    1857 mm
    1708 mm
    Wheelbase
    2750 mm
    2780 mm
    Ground Clearance
    187 mm
    195 mm
    No. of Seats
    7
    7
    No. of Doors
    5
    5
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    57 Litres
    45 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    7 Litres
    4.2 Litres
    Boot Space
    786 Litres
    216 Litres
    Kerb Weight
    1880 kg
    1630 kg
    Body Type
    SUV
    MUV

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Big and imposing design with solid built quality
    • The interior is spacious with good space in the second row and the third row is available for kids
    • The interior is features loaded with a big touchscreen, AdrenoX, an electric sunroof, dual-zone climate control, and others
    • Powerful diesel and petrol engines on offer, the diesel engine offers good torque available at all points
    • The manual and automatic transmissions are available with both petrol and diesel engines
    • It offers a 4WD drivetrain starting from the lower variant, so no need to go for higher variants if you want a 4WD SUV
    • Light steering makes it more easily maneuverable in and around the city
    • The ride quality is good with the new Pentalink rear suspension
    • 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
    • Limited interior cabin utility space restricts storage options for instance the glove box is relatively small, 4WD variants feature a single cup holder
    • Powerful engines, but not much fuel efficient
    • The touchscreen infotainment system has an attractive appearance but sometimes feels laggy
    • Essential features like auto-dimming IRVM, ventilated seats, and third-row AC vents are not available
    • The boot space becomes insufficient when carrying 5-6 passengers
    • Mahindra's after-sales support receives limited appreciation from owners
    • 6-Seater configuration is available in higher variants only
    • 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 N and KIA Carens

    Safety

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

    Body

    Scorpio N has doors and seats. It is an with 786 Litres boot space, 57 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 187 mm. It is 1917 mm wide, 1857 mm high and 4662 mm long. It has 1880 kg kerb weight and 2750 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 1630 kgkerb weight.

    Transmission

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

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    Mahindra Scorpio N and KIA Carens Owner Reviews

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      • LC
        Lakshay Chauhan
        03 Jul 2025
        3.7
        Car was good and have a very high position when you sit it feels same as fortuner at half rate and performance was also very good and no problem till now btw suspension would be better.
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        Vansh
        02 Jul 2025
        3.2
        Rugged design, power full performance and big space but i like black colour much personally. Its fuel tank is also big and average quality it offers comfortable rides and is good for off-roading.
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      • PS
        Pari Sagar
        01 Jul 2025
        5.0
        Nice car and good achievement and model and car features are very good car color very beautiful and Mahindra scorpio company was very trusted company in India and Mahindra scorpio N was very good car.
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        Ajay bhaskar
        28 Days ago
        4.7
        It feels superb to drive the car, the sheet is compatible, the gear feels smooth, no matter how long you drive the car, you do not feel tired. Mileage is super, the look of the car is also great.
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        Ar
        1 Month ago
        4.0
        The Mahindra Scorpio N is a big step up from the older scorpio we all grew up seeing. It still keeps that rough-and-tough attitude, but now with a cleaner, more modern twist that feels more refined without losing the real suv feel. Design & road presence first things first, this thing looks big. On the road, it has serious presence. The new grille, the led drls and the muscular stance give it a premium suv vibe. It’s not flashy in a show-off way, but bold in a “i’m not here to mess around” kind of way. Mahindra’s done a good job keeping it aggressive but not overdone. Interiors & comfort Step inside, and you’ll see a major difference from the older scorpio. The cabin feels well put-together, with soft-touch materials, a decent infotainment screen and even a sunroof. Space is generous in the front and middle rows. The third row, like most suvs in this segment, is best left for short trips or kids. Performance & ride quality The scorpio n comes with both petrol and diesel options and you can tell they’ve worked on refinement. The diesel in particular has a solid pull and feels like it can handle highways and hills with ease. Ride quality has improved, it’s still a ladder-on-frame suv so you’ll feel bumps more than a crossover, but it’s surprisingly composed now. Handling isn’t sharp like a sedan, but for a big suv, it’s confidence-inspiring. Off-road ability this is where the scorpio n shines. If you opt for the 4x4 variant, it’s ready for serious off-road trails. It has different terrain modes, and the approach and departure angles are genuinely useful. It’s a proper suv for people who actually want to explore beyond city limits. Mileage & practicality Fuel efficiency is decent for its size nothing to brag about, but not a deal-breaker either. The boot space with all rows up is limited, but if you fold the last row, there’s plenty of space for luggage. Verdict The scorpio-n is not trying to be a soft, urban crossover. It’s meant for people who want a strong, capable suv with modern features and a commanding road presence. It brings back that old-school suv feeling but wraps it in a more polished, everyday package. If you're looking for something that can handle bad roads, long drives, and still look good in a city parking lot, this one’s worth a serious look.
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