Earlier under Rs. 20 lakhs majority of the SUVs sold were compact SUVs. That is not because most of the full-size SUVs were not present. But because they were not worth buying. However not the situation has changed. Now, there are a lot of SUVs and different segments of SUVs that one can buy for around Rs. 20 Lakhs. Hence, let’s look at the SUVs that some time or the other have been the best-selling car in their segment, Hyundai Creta and Mahindra ScorpioN.
Note: Although there is some difference in prices between the top-end trims of both vehicles, the amount is not that significant. Hence we are comparing the top-end trims of both cars.
Mahindra ScorpioN vs Hyundai Creta | Powertrain and Drivetrain
One of the key differences in both vehicles apart from the size if the powertrains. Both the cars get an option of turbo diesel and turbo petrol to choose from. In addition, Hyundai also offers a naturally aspirated petrol engine for those who are not looking for performance. That said, there is how the engines are pitched with each other.
Engine (Diesel) And Transmission
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| Mahindra Scorpio |
Hyundai Creta | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2.2L I4 mHawk | 1.5 l U2 CRDi Diesel |
| Power | 172 bhp @ 3500 rpm | 113 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 250 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed AT/MT Also AWD | 6-Speed AT/MT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity Litres | 57 | 50 |
Well, clearly it is the Mahindra that offers a lot more performance under the bonnet compared to the Korean counterpart. Well, of course, ScorpioN is bigger, heavier and also has an option of 4X4 to choose from. Hence, it deserves more power.
Engine (Petrol) And Transmission
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| Mahindra Scorpio |
Hyundai Creta | ||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 mStallion TGDi | 1.5 l MPi Petrol | 1.4 l Kappa Turbo GDi Petrol |
| Power | 200 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm | 138 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 380 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 242 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed AT/MT | 6-Speed MT/CVT | 7-Speed DCT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity Litres | 57 | 50 | 50 |
Mahindra Scorpio again has the power and torque figures in its favour. Additionally, Mahindra ScorpioN is the most powerful vehicle car under Rs. 15 Lakh, Rs. 20 Lakh and ever Rs. 30 Lakh (ex-showroom). Nevertheless, it is not as agile as the Hyundai Creta as it is heavier and is built on a ladder on the frame chassis. Where this chassis type is better for off-road purposes, it lacks cornering capabilities.
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In the end, ScorpioN is not built to tackle corners. To that a check.
Dimensions | Mahindra ScorpioN vs Hyundai Creta
Amm…it is visually visible that Mahindra ScoprioN is a size larger than the Hyundai Creta. But how large is it? Well, taking the size into consideration, Mahindra ScorpioN is similar in size to Toyota Fortuner, even larger in some aspects.
Dimensions
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| Mahindra ScorpioN | Hyundai Creta | |
| Length (mm) | 4662 | 4300 |
| Width (mm) | 1917 | 1790 |
| Height (mm) | 1857 | 1635 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2750 | 2610 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 187 | 190 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | – | 433 |
One can see for themselves that Scorpio is waaaaaaay larger than the Hyundai Creta. Why not, both belong to a different segment.
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Safety Features and Creature Comforts
As of now, it is only the Hyundai Creta among the two that has been tested at the Global NCAP crash test facility. And for Hyundai, the situation is not looking good. On the other hand, Mahindra ScoprioN has not been tested at the GNCAP facility. But looking at the company’s record, we expect it to score at least a 4 or a 5-star rating. Nevertheless, this is not what the safety feature list looks like in both vehicles.
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Safety Features
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| Mahindra ScorpioN | Hyundai Creta | |
| Number of Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |  |
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| ISOFIX mounts | |
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| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Rear Only |
| Reversing Camera | Front and Rear | Rear Only |
| Driver Drowsiness Detection (DDD) | |
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| Hill Hold Control + Hill Descent Control | |
Hill Hold Control |
| Crash Test Rating | N/A | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Both cars are almost similar when it comes to safety features. But is there any difference in the creature’s comforts? Let’s find out.
Creature Comforts
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| Mahindra ScorpioN | Hyundai Creta | |
| Infotainment System | 8 – inches | 10.25-inches |
| Apple Carplay and Andriod Auto | Wireless | Conventional |
| Audio System | Sony | Bose |
| Speakers | 12 | 7 |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC + Vents | |
| Dual Zone Climate Control | |
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| Day and Night IRVM | |
Auto Dimming |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt | Tilt |
| Powered Seat Adjustment | 6-Way | 8-way |
| Sunroof | |
Panoramic |
| Cooled Glovebox | |
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This is how the cars fair when it comes to creature comforts. In most aspects, it is the Mahindra ScorpioN. But occasionally, Hyundai K.Os its rivals in some basic functions like the IRVMs.
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Prices and Verdict
The prices mentioned below are the ex-showroom prices as of now.
Prices (Ex-Showroom)
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| Mahindra ScorpioN |
Hyundai Creta | |||
| Fuel Type | Petrol MT Z8 L |
Diesel MT Z8 L |
Petrol SX(O) DCT | Diesel SX(O) MT |
| Price | Rs. 18.99 Lakh |
Rs. 19.49 Lakh
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Rs. 18.15 Lakh
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Rs. 16.68 Lakh
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In the end, it comes down to the price and size. If you face parking problems and have a small family (maximum of 4) Creta petrol is a wise choice. But if you have a family with more than 4 members and do not care for parking altogether, ScorpioN makes more sense. As it offers more features and also is more powerful than the Hyundai.
Let us know in the comment section below what you think of these vehicles. Also, which of the two are you considering buying?
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