Head to head
Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio N
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Mahindra Scorpio N is the cheapest of these to run at ₹6.69 per kilometre.
Tata Safari
3-Row SUV
₹15.49 – ₹27.34 Lakh
Mahindra Scorpio N
3-Row SUV
₹13.85 – ₹25.14 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Tata Safari | Mahindra Scorpio N |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹15.49 – ₹27.34 Lakh | ₹13.85 – ₹25.14 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | 3-Row SUV | 3-Row SUV |
| Seating | 7 seater | 7 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 16.3km/l | 15.9km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 12.9km/l | 13.1km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.80 | ₹6.69 |
| Fuel options | Diesel | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 1956 cc · 168 bhp | 1997 cc · 200 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, Torque Converter | Manual, Torque Converter |
| Tank / battery | 50 L | 57 L |
| Kerb weight | 1755 kg | 1850 kg |
| Boot space | 447 L | 460 L |
| Launched | 2023 | 2022 |
Variant-wise mileage
Tata Safari
| Smart / Pure 2.0 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 16.3 ARAI | 12.9km/l |
| Accomplished+ 2.0 Diesel ATDiesel · Torque Converter | 14.5 ARAI | 11.4km/l |
Mahindra Scorpio N
| Z2 / Z4 2.0 Petrol MTPetrol · Manual | 12.4 ARAI | 9.2km/l |
| Z4 / Z8 2.2 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 15.9 ARAI | 13.1km/l |
| Z8L 2.2 Diesel AT 4WDDiesel · Torque Converter | 14.0 ARAI | 11.3km/l |
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Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio N — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Tata Safari or the Mahindra Scorpio N?
The Mahindra Scorpio N is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 13.1 km/l in real-world conditions versus 12.9 km/l for the Safari.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Mahindra Scorpio N costs about ₹6.69 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio N — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Mahindra Scorpio N wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.