Mahindra Scorpio N vs Volkswagen Taigun
Should you buy Mahindra Scorpio N or Volkswagen Taigun? 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. Mahindra Scorpio N price starts at Rs 13.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Z2 (Petrol) and Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol). Scorpio N has 2198 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Scorpio N has a mileage of 15.94 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Taigun has a mileage of 19.87 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Scorpio N Vs Taigun
| Key Highlights | Mahindra Scorpio N | Volkswagen Taigun |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.25,91,895* | Rs.22,87,208* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1997 | 1498 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Mahindra Scorpio N vs Volkswagen Taigun comparison
- Mahindra Scorpio N
- Z2 Diesel (Diesel) 14.40 Lakh*
- Z2 Diesel E (Diesel) 14.40 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel (Diesel) 16 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel E (Diesel) 16 Lakh*
- Top SellingZ6 Diesel (Diesel) 17.01 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.70 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 18.16 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel E 4x4 (Diesel) 18.16 Lakh*
- Z8 Select Diesel (Diesel) 18.34 Lakh*
- Z6 Diesel AT (Diesel) 18.70 Lakh*
- Z8 Select Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.34 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel (Diesel) 19.45 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel (Diesel) 19.65 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel AT (Diesel) 20.98 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel (Diesel) 21.10 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel AT (Diesel) 21.18 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel (Diesel) 21.30 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str Diesel (Diesel) 21.44 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 21.52 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 21.72 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.56 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.76 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.80 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 23.13 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel 4x4 AT (Diesel) 23.24 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 23.33 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel AT 4x4 (Diesel) 23.44 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT (Diesel) 24.69 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel AT 4x4 (Diesel) 24.89 Lakh*
- Z2 (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
- Z2 E (Petrol) 13.99 Lakh*
- Top SellingZ4 (Petrol) 15.64 Lakh*
- Z4 E (Petrol) 15.64 Lakh*
- Z4 AT (Petrol) 17.20 Lakh*
- Z8 Select (Petrol) 17.34 Lakh*
- Z8 Select AT (Petrol) 18.84 Lakh*
- Z8 (Petrol) 18.99 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition (Petrol) 19.19 Lakh*
- Z8 AT (Petrol) 20.50 Lakh*
- Z8L (Petrol) 20.69 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition AT (Petrol) 20.70 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition (Petrol) 20.89 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str (Petrol) 20.94 Lakh*
- Z8L AT (Petrol) 22.11 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str AT (Petrol) 22.30 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition AT (Petrol) 22.31 Lakh*
Rs22.31 Lakh *VS - Volkswagen Taigun
- 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol) 11.80 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline (Petrol) 13 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline AT (Petrol) 14 Lakh*
- Top Selling1.0 Highline Plus (Petrol) 14.40 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line (Petrol) 14.80 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line AT (Petrol) 15.90 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline ES (Petrol) 16.60 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT (Petrol) 16.77 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT DSG (Petrol) 17.36 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT ES (Petrol) 18 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome ES (Petrol) 18.38 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports (Petrol) 18.63 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome DSG ES (Petrol) 19.58 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG (Petrol) 19.83 Lakh*
Rs19.83 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.25,91,895* | Rs.22,87,208* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.49,338/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.43,529/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.1,15,263 | Rs.85,745 |
| User Rating | Based on 783 Reviews | Based on 241 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 ✕ | mStallion (TGDi) | 1.5L TSI EVO with ACT |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1997 | 1498 |
| 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. ✕ | 200bhp@5000rpm | 147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 12.12 | 19.01 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 57 | 50 |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations. ✕ | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 |
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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. ✕ | Double wishbone suspension | MacPherson Strut 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. ✕ | Multi-link, Solid Axle | Rear twist beam |
| 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 | - |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4662 | 4221 |
| 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 ✕ | 1917 | 1760 |
| 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 ✕ | 1857 | 1612 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 188 |
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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. ✕ | 2 Zone | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | - |
| Rear Reading Lamp A light provided in the rear seating area of the car. It allows passengers to read or see in the dark without disturbing the driver. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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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 | - |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | - |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Everest White Carbon Black Dazzling Silver Stealth Black Red Rage +2 MoreScorpio N Colours | Lava Blue Carbon Steel Grey Matte Curcuma Yellow Deep Black Pearl Rising Blue +4 MoreTaigun Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Rear Window Wiper A device that cleans the rear window with the touch of a button. Helps enhance visibility in bad weather. ✕ | 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
| Driver Attention Warning | Yes | - |
Advance Internet
| Navigation With Live Traffic | Yes | - |
| E-Call & I-Call | Yes | - |
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 | - |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | Yes | - |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | No | - |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | - |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
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.
Volkswagen Taigun
- Classy Volkswagen family SUV look
- Punchy and refined 1.5-litre TSi engine
- Impressive infotainment experience
- Fun to drive
- Automatic transmission with both engine options.
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
Volkswagen Taigun
- Sitting three people at the back is a squeeze
- Fit and finish levels are not as good as the Vento
- GT Line gets less features as compared to the Highline
- No diesel engine option
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mahindra Scorpio N and Volkswagen Taigun?
A ) Mahindra Scorpio N price starts at ₹ 13.99 Lakh & Volkswagen Taigun price starts at ₹ 11.80 Lakh in New Delhi. Volkswagen Taigun is cheaper between these two cars.
Q ) Which car has good mileage Mahindra Scorpio N and Volkswagen Taigun?
A ) The mileage of Scorpio N is 12.12 kmpl & the mileage of Taigun is 19.01 kmpl. Volkswagen Taigun gives better mileage than Mahindra Scorpio N.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi