Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio [2006-2009]

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Safari and Mahindra Scorpio [2006-2009]. The Tata Safari price is Rs. 17.76 Lakh and Mahindra Scorpio [2006-2009] price is Rs. 7.18 Lakh. The Tata Safari is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mahindra Scorpio [2006-2009] is available in 2609 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Safari provides the mileage of 16.3 kmpl and Scorpio [2006-2009] provides the mileage of 10.3 kmpl.

Safari vs Scorpio [2006-2009] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Safari	Scorpio [2006-2009]
Price	Rs. 17.76 Lakh	Rs. 7.18 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	2609 cc
Power	168 bhp	-
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Tata Safari

Smart

Rs. 17.76 Lakh

On-Road Price, Bijnor

Mahindra Scorpio [2006-2009]

2.6 Turbo 7 Str

Rs. 7.18 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Tata Safari

Smart

Mahindra Scorpio [2006-2009]

2.6 Turbo 7 Str

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2609 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	SZ CRDe, 4 stroke, Turbo-charged, Intercooled, DI, Common Rail Diesel Engine
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	116@3800
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	277@1700
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.3View Mileage Details	10.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	815
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Electric Motor

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar	Independent, Coil Spring, Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Multilink, Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 70 R16
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17

Features

Safety

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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

Seats & Upholstery

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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior
Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Lunar Slate
	Stellar Frost

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Scorpio [2006-2009] comparison with similar cars

Safari vs Scorpio [2006-2009] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Tata Safari and Mahindra Scorpio [2006-2009]?

Tata Safari price is Rs. 17.76 Lakh and Mahindra Scorpio [2006-2009] price is Rs. 7.18 Lakh. Hence Mahindra Scorpio [2006-2009] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Safari and Scorpio [2006-2009] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Smart variant, mileage of Safari is 16.3kmpl and for the 2.6 Turbo 7 Str variant, mileage of Scorpio [2006-2009] is 10.3kmpl. Thus making Safari the most fuel efficient as compared to Scorpio [2006-2009]

Q: How is the performance of Safari compared to Scorpio [2006-2009]?

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 2.6 Turbo 7 Str variant, 2609 cc Diesel engine of Scorpio [2006-2009] produces 116@3800 of power and 277@1700 of torque.

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Tata Safari vs Mahindra Scorpio [2006-2009]

Length (mm)	4668	4495
Width (mm)	1922	1817
Height (mm)	1795	1975
Wheelbase (mm)	2741	2680

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3
Bootspace (litres)	420
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	60

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

ORVM Colour	Black
Scuff Plates
Power Windows	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key

Headlights	LED Projector
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

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

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

Android Auto
USB Compatibility