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Two Indian Carmakers – Tata and Mahindra go head to head in this comparison.
Tata Safari offers a more premium and feature-rich cabin, while the Mahindra Scorpio-N stands out with its rugged build and off-road capabilities. Both SUVs cater to different buyer preferences, with the Safari focusing on comfort and the Scorpio-N emphasizing toughness. Let’s compare and see which SUV will suit your style!
Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: Dimensions
- Tata Safari is lengthier by 6 mm over the Mahindra Scorpio-N.
- Scorpio-N is wider by 5 mm over the Mahindra Scorpio-N.
- Mahindra Scorpio-N has the tallest height of 1857 mm over the Safari giving better headroom for occupants inside.
- Both the SUV have same turning radius
- Mahindra Scorpio-N has 9 mm longer wheelbase than the Safari
- Safari has a higher 205 mm ground clearance over the Scorpio-N
- Scorpio-N has bigger fuel tank capacity by 7 Litres
Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: Engine Specs
- Mahindra Scorpio-N has a much powerful 2.2 L diesel engine compared to Safari’s 2.0 L engine
- Scorpio-N has high power figure of 172 bhp which is 4 bhp more than Safari
- Scorpio-N has high torque upto 400 NM for top-spec trims which is still more than Safari.
- Both SUV have same transmission options
- Tata Safari is more fuel efficient than the Scorpio-N.
- Tata doesn’t offer Petrol engine with the Safari, but it’ll be available in the near future.
Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: Features
- Scorpio-N misses out on bigger infotainment and digital cluster; Ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, ADAS, Co-Driver Powered Seat, 360 Camera, etc.
- Safari misses out on 4×4 Drive System, Terrain Modes, Driver Drowsiness Detection, etc.
Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: Price and Warranty
- Mahindra Scorpio-N Base trim priced less with difference of Rs. 1.51 Lakhs while top-spec also costs less with difference of Rs. 2.36 Lakhs.
- Mahindra Scorpio-N overall offers a much warranty package compared to the Tata Safari.
Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you. However, if you’re looking for an SUV that looks rugged, big, bold, fairly feature-loaded, spacious, etc; then Scorpio-N is a good choice as it allows you to take the SUV for off-roading. Plus its priced way less than the Tata Safari. Meanwhile, you can go ahead and get the Tata Safari which is more a family-oriented feature-loaded SUV with mild off-road capabilities. So, which one are going to choose?
