Head to head
Mahindra Scorpio Classic vs Hyundai Creta
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Hyundai Creta is the cheapest of these to run at ₹4.87 per kilometre.
Mahindra Scorpio Classic
Utility SUV
₹13.62 – ₹17.42 Lakh
Hyundai Creta
Midsize SUV
₹11.11 – ₹20.42 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Mahindra Scorpio Classic | Hyundai Creta |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹13.62 – ₹17.42 Lakh | ₹11.11 – ₹20.42 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Utility SUV | Midsize SUV |
| Seating | 7 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 15.4km/l | 21.8km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 12.6km/l | 18.0km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.96 | ₹4.87 |
| Fuel options | Diesel | PetrolDiesel |
| Engine | 2184 cc · 130 bhp | 1497 cc · 113 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual | Manual, CVT, DCT |
| Tank / battery | 60 L | 50 L |
| Kerb weight | 1900 kg | 1315 kg |
| Boot space | 460 L | 433 L |
| Launched | 2022 | 2024 |
Variant-wise mileage
Mahindra Scorpio Classic
| S / S11 2.2 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 15.4 ARAI | 12.6km/l |
Hyundai Creta
| E / EX / S 1.5 Petrol MTPetrol · Manual | 17.4 ARAI | 13.2km/l |
| S+ / SX 1.5 Petrol IVTPetrol · CVT | 17.7 ARAI | 12.8km/l |
| S / SX 1.5 Diesel MTDiesel · Manual | 21.8 ARAI | 18.0km/l |
| SX(O) 1.5 Turbo DCTPetrol · DCT | 18.4 ARAI | 12.4km/l |
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Mahindra Scorpio Classic vs Hyundai Creta — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Mahindra Scorpio Classic or the Hyundai Creta?
The Hyundai Creta is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 18 km/l in real-world conditions versus 12.6 km/l for the Scorpio Classic.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Hyundai Creta costs about ₹4.87 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.
Mahindra Scorpio Classic vs Hyundai Creta — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Hyundai Creta 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.