Kia Carens vs Mahindra Scorpio N
Should you buy Kia Carens or Mahindra Scorpio N? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia Carens price starts at Rs 11.41 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol) and Mahindra Scorpio N price starts Rs 13.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Z2 E (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Scorpio N has 2198 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Scorpio N has a mileage of 15.94 kmpl (Diesel top model).
Carens Vs Scorpio N
| Key Highlights | Kia Carens | Mahindra Scorpio N |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.15,56,518* | Rs.29,88,305* |
| Mileage (city) | 12.6 kmpl | - |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine(cc) | 1493 | 2198 |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic |
Kia Carens vs Mahindra Scorpio N comparison
- Kia Carens
- Premium Opt Diesel (Diesel) 13.16 Lakh*
- Premium Opt (Petrol) 11.41 Lakh*
- Premium Opt iMT (Petrol) 12.65 Lakh*
Rs13.16 Lakh *VS - Mahindra Scorpio N
- Z2 Diesel E (Diesel) 14.49 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel E (Diesel) 16.21 Lakh*
- Top SellingZ6 Diesel (Diesel) 17.25 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.86 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel E 4x4 (Diesel) 18.35 Lakh*
- Z8 Select Diesel (Diesel) 18.56 Lakh*
- Z6 Diesel AT (Diesel) 18.91 Lakh*
- Z8 Select Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.56 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel (Diesel) 19.67 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel (Diesel) 19.87 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel AT (Diesel) 21.22 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel (Diesel) 21.28 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel AT (Diesel) 21.42 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel (Diesel) 21.48 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str Diesel (Diesel) 21.65 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 21.78 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 21.98 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.77 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.97 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 23 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 23.39 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel 4x4 AT (Diesel) 23.53 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 23.59 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel AT 4x4 (Diesel) 23.73 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT (Diesel) 24.95 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel AT 4x4 (Diesel) 25.15 Lakh*
- Z2 E (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
- Z4 E (Petrol) 15.77 Lakh*
- Z4 AT (Petrol) 17.39 Lakh*
- Z8 Select (Petrol) 17.58 Lakh*
- Z8 Select AT (Petrol) 19.06 Lakh*
- Z8 (Petrol) 19.16 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition (Petrol) 19.36 Lakh*
- Z8 AT (Petrol) 20.69 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition AT (Petrol) 20.89 Lakh*
- Z8L (Petrol) 20.89 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition (Petrol) 21.09 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str (Petrol) 21.13 Lakh*
- Z8L AT (Petrol) 22.30 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str AT (Petrol) 22.49 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition AT (Petrol) 22.50 Lakh*
Rs25.15 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.15,56,518* | Rs.29,88,305* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.30,531/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.58,367/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.52,141 | Rs.99,500 |
| User Rating | Based on 477 Reviews | Based on 803 Reviews |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | CRDi VGT | mHawk (CRDi) |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1493 | 2198 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 114.41bhp@4000rpm | 172.45bhp@3500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 12.6 | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 15.58 | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 15.42 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | Double wishbone suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Multi-link, Solid Axle |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | Tilt | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4540 | 4662 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1800 | 1917 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1708 | 1857 |
| Wheel Base (mm) Distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. Affects the car’s stability & handling . ✕ | 2780 | 2750 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | No | 2 Zone |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | No | - |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener A feature that allows the driver to open the car's fuel cap cover from inside the car or with a remote. Makes opening the fuel lid convenient. ✕ | No | - |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | No | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | No | Yes |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Sparkling Silver Clear White Pewter Olive Intense Red Aurora Black Pearl +2 MoreCarens Colours | Everest White Carbon Black Dazzling Silver Stealth Black Red Rage +2 MoreScorpio N Colours |
| Body Type | MUVAll MUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | - |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | No | - |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | No | - |
| Oncoming Lane Mitigation | No | - |
| Speed Assist System | No | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | No | - |
| Remote Immobiliser | No | - |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | No | - |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | No | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Kia Carens
- Looks unique, in a good way.
- Good presence with generous exterior dimensions
- Lots of practical elements integrated into the cabin
- Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations
- Turbo-petrol and diesel engine options
- Automatic transmission option with both engines
Mahindra Scorpio N
- Gets powerful turbo-petrol and diesel engines along with the option of four wheel drive.
- Looks rugged and has a commanding road presence.
- Offers good space for five people and their luggage.
- Its features list is a well-loaded balance of comfort, convenience and tech.
Kia Carens
- Missing some premium features
- Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
- 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile
Mahindra Scorpio N
- The third row is cramped with insufficient space for adults.
- Boot space is smaller than expected.
- Interior fit and finish should be better for the price.
- Ride quality isn’t as comfortable as its rivals. Stiff and bouncy especially with less load
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