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Our AI recommends

Hyundai Creta

70% Match

The Creta is the more modern, refined, and better-equipped package with 6 airbags, ESP, traction control, hill hold, and a lower price, making it the safer everyday buy. The Scorpio counters with a rugged ladder-frame chassis, 7-seat capacity, a stronger torquey diesel engine, and genuine off-road hardware like crawl control, appealing to buyers who need towing, space, or tough-terrain capability.

Hyundai Creta

E Petrol 1.5L Manual

₹10.91 - ₹20.46 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Far Superior Crash Safety
6 airbags (including curtain airbags) versus the Scorpio's 2, plus ESP, traction control, and hill hold control that the Scorpio doesn't offer.
Lower Ex-Showroom Price
At ₹10.9 lakh vs ₹13.37 lakh, the Creta undercuts the Scorpio by nearly ₹2.5 lakh.
Modern Digital Cockpit
Fully digital instrument cluster with average/instantaneous fuel consumption readouts, versus the Scorpio's analogue-digital combo.

AI Match

70%

Hyundai Creta

Performance
55%
Comfort
65%
Luxury & Interior
60%
Technology
35%
Safety
75%
Ownership
65%
Practicality
60%
Value
70%

Mahindra Scorpio

S Diesel Turbo Manual 7 STR

₹13.37 - ₹17.4 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Bigger, Torquier Engine
The 2.2L mHawk diesel makes 130 bhp and a strong 300 Nm of torque versus the Creta's 143.8 Nm, better suited to loads and towing.
7-Seat Versatility
Scorpio offers 7 seats across 3 rows, giving it room for larger families or groups that the 5-seat Creta can't match.
Rugged Ladder-Frame Build
A proper ladder-frame chassis with RWD layout gives the Scorpio more durability for rough roads and heavy use.

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

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Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Hyundai Creta

75% Match

+5%vs 70% overall match

For daily commuting, the Creta's better mileage reporting, lower price, disc brakes all round, and modern convenience features make it the easier, more efficient daily driver.

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Why Creta for you?

Better Reported Mileage

User-reported 16.6 kmpl versus 15 kmpl means lower running costs for daily driving.

Easier to Park and Maneuver

Smaller dimensions and a tighter turning radius of 5.3m make city driving and parking simpler.

Keyless Convenience

Keyless central locking and electric tailgate release add everyday ease that the Scorpio's manual key-based system lacks.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Hyundai Creta and Mahindra Scorpio stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Hyundai Creta

Mahindra Scorpio

Hyundai Creta pulls ahead overall

The Creta scores higher across safety, technology, and value thanks to its modern electronics and lower price, while the Scorpio pulls ahead only in raw off-road/practicality metrics tied to its body-on-frame build and 7-seat layout.

Far Superior Crash Safety

6 airbags (including curtain airbags) versus the Scorpio's 2, plus ESP, traction control, and hill hold control that the Scorpio doesn't offer.

Lower Ex-Showroom Price

At ₹10.9 lakh vs ₹13.37 lakh, the Creta undercuts the Scorpio by nearly ₹2.5 lakh.

Modern Digital Cockpit

Fully digital instrument cluster with average/instantaneous fuel consumption readouts, versus the Scorpio's analogue-digital combo.

A Trade-off

The 2.2L mHawk diesel makes 130 bhp and a strong 300 Nm of torque versus the Creta's 143.8 Nm, better suited to loads and towing.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Hyundai Creta

Strengths for those who prioritise safety, value and efficiency.

Far Superior Crash Safety
6 airbags (including curtain airbags) versus the Scorpio's 2, plus ESP, traction control, and hill hold control that the Scorpio doesn't offer.
Lower Ex-Showroom Price
At ₹10.9 lakh vs ₹13.37 lakh, the Creta undercuts the Scorpio by nearly ₹2.5 lakh.
Modern Digital Cockpit
Fully digital instrument cluster with average/instantaneous fuel consumption readouts, versus the Scorpio's analogue-digital combo.
Better Everyday Convenience
Keyless central locking, electric tailgate release, and TPMS add day-to-day convenience the Scorpio's manual key-operated locks lack.
Disc Brakes All Round
Front and rear disc brakes offer more consistent stopping power than the Scorpio's front disc/rear drum setup.

Mahindra Scorpio

Strengths for those who prioritise power, comfort and features.

Bigger, Torquier Engine
The 2.2L mHawk diesel makes 130 bhp and a strong 300 Nm of torque versus the Creta's 143.8 Nm, better suited to loads and towing.
7-Seat Versatility
Scorpio offers 7 seats across 3 rows, giving it room for larger families or groups that the 5-seat Creta can't match.
Rugged Ladder-Frame Build
A proper ladder-frame chassis with RWD layout gives the Scorpio more durability for rough roads and heavy use.
Real Off-Road Hardware
Crawl control and rear tow hooks are included, features aimed squarely at off-road or tough-terrain driving that the Creta lacks.
Bigger Fuel Tank
A 60-litre tank versus the Creta's 50 litres means fewer fuel stops on long hauls.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Pure Electric Driving Mode No
Regenerative Braking No

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited (Extendable up to 7 Years) 2 Years / 75,000 kms
Off Road essentials
Snorkel No
Brake Locking Differential No
Crawl Control Yes
Welded Tow Hooks Rear

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade No No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Mileage	User Reported: 16.6 kmpl	User Reported: 15 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Engine Type	1.5l MPi	2.2 L mHawk
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Oil Cooled, Single-point fuel distribution	2184 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Idle Start/Stop	Yes	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 14.01 seconds (claimed)

Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Limited Slip Differential	No
Differential Lock	No	No
Drive Modes	No
Terrain Modes	No
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame	Ladder Frame
Clutch Type	Dry (Single Plate)	Dry (Single Plate)

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with coil spring	Double Wish-bone Type, Independent Front Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled torsion beam axle	Mulit-link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	4330 mm * 1790 mm * 1635 mm	4456 mm * 1820 mm * 1995 mm
Wheelbase	2610 mm	2680 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	7 Seats and 3 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 litres	60 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	5.3 metres	5.4 metres
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)	No

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 65 R17
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (205/65R16), Located in Boot	Steel, Located Underbody
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Snorkel		No
Brake Locking Differential		No
Crawl Control		Yes
Welded Tow Hooks		Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Yes
ADAS	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Lane Functions	No	No
Rear Collision Assist	No	No
High-beam Assist	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	No
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)	No	No
Automatic Park Lock	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	No
Clutch Lock	No
Brake Sway Control	No
Active headrest		No
Video Recording	No	No
CNG Leak Detection		No
Thermal Incident Protection		Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)		No

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Seatbelts	Pretensioning (Front)	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	No
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	No
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	No
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator	No
Dashcam	No	No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch	No	No
Third Row Middle Seat Safety		No
Collapsible Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Breakdown Assistance Call Button	No	No

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	No
Brake Assist (BA)	No	No
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	No
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	No
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	No
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist	No
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)	No
Multi-collision Brake	No
Brake Fade Support	No
Brake Override System	Yes
Brake Disc Wiping	No	No

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Manual (Front AC: Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	No	No

Central Locking	Keyless	Manual Key-Operated
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Painted
Fuel Fillers Lid	Capless
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	No	No
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse	No
Memory ORVMs	No
Heated ORVM	No	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Extendable Sun Visor	No	Co-Driver
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	No
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Cabin-Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides	Both Sides
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver	Co-Driver
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper	No	No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows
Window Sunshade	No	No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	No	No
Parking Assist	No	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Bottle Holder in Doors	Yes	Yes
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	No	Yes
Sunglass Holder	No	No
Rear Parcel Tray	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Third Row Cup Holders	No	No
Lockable Glovebox		No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	No
Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Second Row Only	No
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	No
Bootspace	433 L
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Cabin-Release
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders		No
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning	Yes	Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard	No

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Vinyl
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	60:40	No
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Massage Seats	No
Ergo lever / Boss Mode	No
Comfort Headrest	No
Split Third Row Seat		No
Third Row Seat Type		Jump Seats
Driver Armrest	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Front	No
Foldable Seatback Table	No
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest	No

Pure Electric Driving Mode	No
Regenerative Braking	No

Infotainment Screen	No	No
Audio System	No	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	Type C Wired Connectivity	No
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	2 x USB Type-C, USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet	1 x 12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	No	No
WiFi Hotspot	No	No
Voice Command	No	No
GPS Navigation System	No	No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant	No	No
What3Words -Address Based Navigation	No	No
Inbuilt Music App	No	No
Ambient Sounds	No
Noise Levels	Low
Speed Dependent Volume	No
Whatsapp and Text Readout	No
Pre-loaded Major Apps in Infotainment	No

Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital	Analog
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	No
Navigation On Instrument Cluster	No
Low Battery Warning	Yes	No
Outside Temperature Gauge	No	No
CNG Fuel Gauge		No
Eco-Drive Illumination		No
Tyre Position Display	No

Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 4 spokes	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering with 4 spokes
Additional Steering Features		No

Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	No
Fog Lights	No	No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	No
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlights	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	No	No
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Welcome and Goodbye Animation	No	No
Reflectors	Rear Bumper	Rear Bumper
Stop Lamp	Yes
Connected LED	Taillight
Sequential Turn Indicators	No
Illuminated Logo	No

Remote AC: On / Off via App	No	No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	No	No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	No	No
Remote Engine Start/Stop	No	No
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	No	No
Connected Car App	No	No
Summon Mode	No
In-Car Remote	No

Interior	Dual Tone (Black and Greige)	Dual Tone (Grey and Black)
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Wrappings	No	No
Scuff Plates	Yes	No
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	No
Rub-strips	No	No
Body Kit	No	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Silver
Skid Plate	Front & Rear	No
Diffuser	No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Horn	Yes	No
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes
Boot Open Warning	Yes	Yes
Perimetric alarm system	Yes	No
Auto Crash Alert	No
Tow Away Alert	No	No

Hyundai CretavsMahindra Scorpio

Hyundai Creta

Mahindra Scorpio

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Hyundai Creta pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Hyundai Creta

Mahindra Scorpio

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Off Road essentials

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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