Tata Safari vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Scorpio N

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Safari, Force Motors Gurkha and Mahindra Scorpio N. The Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.50 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Mahindra Scorpio N price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. The Tata Safari is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel, Force Motors Gurkha is available in 2596 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mahindra Scorpio N is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Safari provides the mileage of 16.3 kmpl.

Safari vs Gurkha vs Scorpio N Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Safari	Gurkha	Scorpio N
Price	Rs. 15.50 Lakh	Rs. 16.75 Lakh	Rs. 13.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	2596 cc	1997 cc
Power	168 bhp	138 bhp	200 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol

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Tata Safari

Smart

Rs. 15.50 Lakh

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Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Rs. 16.75 Lakh

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Mahindra Scorpio N

Z2 Petrol MT 7 STR

Rs. 13.99 Lakh

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Tata Safari

Smart

Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Mahindra Scorpio N

Z2 Petrol MT 7 STR

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2596 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	F M 2.6 CR CD	2.0L I4 mStallion 150 TGDi
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	138 bhp @ 3200 rpm	200 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	320 Nm @ 1400 rpm	370 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	815
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others			Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring	Double Wishbone Suspension with Coil over Shocks with FDD & MTV-CL
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring	Pentalink Suspension with WATT’s Linkage with FDD & MTV-CL
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel		Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	255 / 65 R18	245 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	255 / 65 R18	245 / 65 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Pillars		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors			Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver	Driver
One Touch Up			Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Unpainted	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear		Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Internal	Internal with Remote

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	9	8
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	4
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver 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)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: 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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours		Dark Grey
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split		60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear		Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital		Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Digital		Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Lunar Slate	Black	Napoli Black
Stellar Frost	Green	Dazzling Silver
	Red	Everest White
	White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

32 Ratings

4.2/5

5 Ratings

4.4/5

36 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.3Exterior	4.4Exterior
	4.5Comfort	3.8Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.3Performance	3.8Performance	4.5Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	3.3Fuel Economy	3.9Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	3.8Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Godfather of all Suv

Great driving experience, with great stability, great comfort while riding, while driving safari you wont feel tired because of the great seating comfort, applicable for long trips also.

Good

Pros Good off-road capabilities Unique design Cons Not comfy for daily driving Limited service network Overall 3/5 Great for those who need a capable off-reader and don’t care about the features.

Mahindra Scorpio N review

Drive it we feel it and car space is so long it gives the best mileage and looks so amazing. it has also sunroof but in Scorpio Classic it doesn't we compare at all over other cars it was the best.

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Safari vs Gurkha vs Scorpio N Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Tata Safari, Force Motors Gurkha and Mahindra Scorpio N?

Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.50 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Mahindra Scorpio N price is Rs. 13.99 Lakh. Hence Mahindra Scorpio N is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Safari compared to Gurkha and Scorpio N?

For the Smart variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the 3 Door (4-Seater) variant, 2596 cc Diesel engine of Gurkha produces 138 bhp @ 3200 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1400 rpm of torque. For the Z2 Petrol MT 7 STR variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Scorpio N produces 200 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Safari, Gurkha and Scorpio N, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Safari, Gurkha and Scorpio N comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Tata Safari vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Scorpio N

Length (mm)	4668	3965	4662
Width (mm)	1922	1865	1917
Height (mm)	1795	2080	1857
Wheelbase (mm)	2741	2400	2750
Ground Clearance (mm)		233

Doors (Doors)	5	3	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	4	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	420	500
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	63.5	57

Roof Rails
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Manual Shift - Electronic
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Differential Lock		Both Axles

Headlights	LED Projector	LED	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Passive
Taillights	LED	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen	Halogen on front
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking			With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	300000	Unlimited