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Audi A3 vs Mahindra Scorpio

A3 Vs Scorpio

Key HighlightsAudi A3Mahindra Scorpio
On Road PriceRs.38,09,502*Rs.20,65,119*
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Engine(cc)19682184
TransmissionAutomaticManual
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Audi A3 vs Mahindra Scorpio Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.38,09,502*
Rs.20,65,119*
Finance Available (EMI)NoRs.39,297/month
InsuranceRs.1,53,440
A3 Insurance

Rs.96,121
Scorpio Insurance

User Rating
4.7
Based on 34 Reviews
4.7
Based on 728 Reviews

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
TDI Diesel Engine
mHAWK 4 Cylinder
Displacement (cc)
1968
2184
No. of Cylinders
4
4 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
143bhp@3500-4000rpm
130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
320Nm@1750-3000rpm
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
-
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
CRDi
Bore X Stroke (mm)
82.5 x 92.8
-
Turbo Charger
YesYes
Super Charger
No-
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Manual
Gear Box
6 Speed
6-Speed
Drive Type
FWD
RWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypeDiesel
Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)20.38
-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)50
60
Emission Norm Compliance
BS IV
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)215
165

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double Wish-bone Type, Independent Front Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi Link
Multi Link Coil Spring Suspension and Anti-roll Bar
Shock Absorbers Type
adaptive
Hydraulic, Double Acting, Telescopic
Steering Type
Power
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
-
Turning Radius (Metres)
5.35
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)
215
165
0-100kmph (Seconds)
8.6
-
Braking (100-0kmph)
-
41.50m

Tyre Size
205/55 R16
235/65 R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial, Tubeless
Alloy Wheel Size
16
-
0-100Kmph (Tested)-
13.1

3rd Gear (30-70kmph)-
7.57

4th Gear (40-80kmph)-
12.8

Braking (80-0 kmph)-
26.14m

Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)-
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)-
17

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4458
4456
Width (mm)
1796
1820
Height (mm)
1416
1995
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
165
-
Wheel Base (mm)
2637
2680
Front Tread (mm)
1555
-
Rear Tread (mm)
1526
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1490
-
Grossweight (kg)
1890
-
Rear Headroom (mm)
924

1015

Front Headroom (mm)
1006

1015

Front Legroom (mm)
-
990-1110

Rear Shoulder Room (mm)
-
1450

Front Cabin Width (mm)
-
1445

Front Knee Room (Min/Max) (mm)
-
585-730

Rear Knee Room (Min/Max) (mm)
-
620-805

Front Seat Back Height (mm)
-
620

Rear Seat Back Height (mm)
-
550

Front Seat Base Length (mm)
-
490

Rear Seat Base Length (mm)
-
505

Front Seat Base Width (mm)
-
520

Rear Seat Base Width (mm)
-
1330

Seating Capacity
5
7
Boot Space (Litres)
-
460
No. of Doors
4
5

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesYes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes-
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
Yes-
Low Fuel Warning Light
Yes-
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
Yes-
Vanity Mirror
Yes-
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYes
Adjustable Headrest
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
YesNo
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
Yes-
Rear AC Vents
YesYes
Heated Seats Front
No-
Heated Seats Rear
No-
Seat Lumbar Support
Yes-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Navigation System
Yes-
Foldable Rear Seat
60:40 Split
-
Smart Access Card Entry
No-
Engine Start Stop Button
No-
Glove Box Cooling
No-
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Voice Command
Yes-
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
No-
USB Charger
Front
-
Steering Mounted TripmeterNo-
Central Console Armrest
YesYes
Tailgate Ajar
Yes-
Gear Shift Indicator
YesYes
Rear Curtain
No-
Luggage Hook And NetNo-
Battery Saver
No-
Lane Change Indicator
YesYes
Additional FeaturesLashing Points 4 in Luggage Compartment
Sun Visor

Micro Hybrid Technology, Hydraulic Assisted Bonnet, Extended Power Window
Massage Seats
No-
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
-
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
No-
Drive Modes
0
-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
No-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
NoYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
Yes-
Leather SeatsYes-
Fabric Upholstery
No-
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
Yes-
Outside Temperature DisplayYes-
Cigarette LighterYes-
Digital Odometer
Yes-
Driving Experience Control EcoYes-
Folding Table In The Rear
No-
Dual Tone Dashboard
No-
Additional FeaturesAir Vents in Aluminium Look
Aluminium Interior Elements Glove Compartment, Frame Around The Inside Door Handle, Coin Box, Control Buttons For The Parking Brake
Headlining in Cloth Coat Hook
Front and Rear Floor Mats
Inlays in Optic Titanium Grey
Interior lighting Front and Rear with Delayed Switch Off and Contact Switches On All Doors.Ash Tray
Interior Mirror With Dipping

Roof Mounted Sunglass Holder, Chrome Finish AC Vents, Mobile Pocket in Centre Console
Upholstery-
Fabric

Exterior

Available Colors-
Everest White
Galaxy Grey
Molten Red Rage
Stealth Black
Scorpio Colors
Body TypeSedan
All Sedan Cars
SUV
All SUV Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
No-
Fog Lights Rear
Yes-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
NoNo
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes-
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes-
Rear Window Wiper
NoYes
Rear Window Washer
NoYes
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Wheel CoversNo-
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Power AntennaNo-
Tinted Glass
Yes-
Rear Spoiler
YesYes
Roof CarrierNo-
Sun Roof
YesNo
Side Stepper
NoYes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesNo
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
YesYes
Chrome Garnish
Yes-
Smoke HeadlampsYes-
Projector Headlamps
-
Yes
Halogen HeadlampsNo-
Roof Rail
No-
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Cornering Headlights,Headlight Washer
-
Trunk OpenerRemote
-
LED DRLs
-
Yes
LED Headlights
-
Yes
LED Taillights
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesAluminium Window Trims
Chrome Exhaust Tailpipe Trims
Chrome Front Fog Light Surrounds
Heated Rear Window
LED Number Plate Light
Exhaust Tailpipe
High Mounted Third Brake Light

Projector Headlamps and LED Eyebrows, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Painted Side Cladding, Ski Rack, Silver Skid Plate, Bonnet Scoop, Silver Finish Fender Bezel, Centre High Mount Stop Lamp, Static Bending Technology in Headlamps
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes-
Fog Lights-
Front
Sunroof-
No
Boot Opening-
Manual
Tyre Size
205/55 R16
235/65 R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial, Tubeless
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)
16
-

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYes-
Central Locking
YesYes
Power Door Locks
Yes-
Child Safety Locks
Yes-
Anti Theft Alarm
NoYes
No. of Airbags6
2
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesNo
Side Airbag RearNoNo
Day Night Rear View Mirror
NoYes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
Yes-
Xenon HeadlampsYes-
Halogen HeadlampsNo-
Rear Seat Belts
Yes-
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Side Impact Beams
Yes-
Front Impact Beams
Yes-
Traction ControlYes-
Adjustable Seats
Yes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No-
Vehicle Stability Control System
Yes-
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Crash Sensor
Yes-
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
Yes-
Engine Check Warning
Yes-
Clutch LockNo-
EBD
Yes-
Advance Safety FeaturesAnti Theft Wheel Bolts, Space Saving Spare Wheel, Airbag Deactivation, Adaptive Brake Light, Hazard Warning Lights Automatically Activated, Head Level Airbag System For Front and Rear, Anti Slip Regulation, Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC)
First Aid kit, Tool Kit and Car Jack, Warning Triangle

Panic Brake Indication
Rear Camera
Yes-
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
-
Driver
Speed Alert
-
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Knee Airbags
Yes-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
Yes-
Heads Up Display
No-
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
No-
Blind Spot Monitor
No-
Hill Descent Control
No-
Hill Assist
No-
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYes-
360 View Camera
No-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution-
Yes

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
Yes-
Cd Changer
No-
Dvd Player
No-
Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
No-
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYesYes
USB And Auxiliary Input
Yes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
-
9
Connectivity
SD Card Reader
-
Internal Storage
No-
No. of Speakers
10
-
Rear Entertainment System
No-
Additional Features17.78 cm Display with High Resolution Graphics
Audi Phone Box With Wireless Charging
Audi Music Interface
3D Map Display

Infotainment With Bluetooth/USB/Aux and Phone Screen Mirroring, Intellipark
Auxillary Input-
Yes
Tweeter-
2
Rear Touch Screen Size-
No
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Pros and Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons

    Audi A3

    • Premium interior with great fit and finish quality.
    • Long list of features – LED headlights and tail lights, dynamic turn indicators, Audi Multi-Media Interface, panoramic sunroof etc.
    • Both engines are fuel-efficient and offer adequate performance.
    • Classy, understated design and rock solid build quality.

    Mahindra Scorpio

    • Proven reliability and good service network
    • Rugged Traditional SUV looks
    • Drives and handles better than before
    • Good ride over bad roads

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