In the Indian SUV arena, a battle for dominance is brewing between two Mahindra powerhouses: the Scorpio N with its rough road capabilities and the XUV700 with all its modern features and styling. Both of them have Mahindra badge in common, as well as the option of a 2.2L diesel engine. But their characters are very different. The Scorpio N has a confident and strong stance which is able to suggest its off-road ability that surpasses paved roads. In this regard, the XUV700 easily stands out with its futuristic design and hi-tech interiors. Then, which is the best one? Jump in and check out their advantages, limits, and those factors that could place your perfect SUV on top.
The Mahindra XUV700 starts at Rs. 13.99 Lakh, which is a bit pricier than the base model of the Mahindra Scorpio N priced at Rs. 13.60 Lakh.
Let’s take a closer look at how the Mahindra Scorpio N and the Mahindra XUV700 are different from each other.
| KEY HIGHLIGHTS | MAHINDRA SCORPIO N | MAHINDRA XUV700 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Body Style | Ladder-frame SUV | Monocoque SUV |
| Seating Capacity | 6/7 seater | 5/6/7 seater |
| Engine Options | 2.0L Petrol (200 PS), 2.2L Diesel (130/175 PS) | 2.0L Petrol (200 PS), 2.2L Diesel (155/185 PS) |
| Transmission Options | Manual, Automatic | Manual, Automatic |
| Driving Feel | More rugged, off-road oriented | More car-like, comfortable on-road |
| Interior | Functional, less premium | Modern, premium features |
| Features | Sunroof, touchscreen infotainment, connected car tech, off-road features | Panoramic sunroof, digital instrument cluster, ADAS features |
Engine & Transmission
| Feature | Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Engine Options | 2.0L Petrol (T-GDI), 2.2L Diesel | 2.0L Petrol (T-GDI), 2.2L Diesel |
| Engine Type | mHawk | mHAWK |
| Displacement (cc) | 2198 | 1997 |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Horsepower (Petrol) | 200 PS @ 5000 RPM | 200 PS @ 3600 RPM |
| Torque (Petrol) | 380 Nm @ 1750-4750 RPM | 380 Nm @ 1600-4200 RPM |
| Horsepower (Diesel) | 130 PS & 175 PS | 155 PS & 185 PS |
| Torque (Diesel) | 300 Nm & 400 Nm | 360 Nm & 450 Nm |
| Transmission Options | 6-speed Manual, 6-speed Automatic | 6-speed Automatic, 6-speed Manual, 7-speed Automatic (AWD) |
| Drivetrain Options | 2WD, 4WD | 2WD, AWD |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | Yes |
Performance, Fuel & Brakes
| Feature | Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Engine Options | Petrol (2.0L Turbo GDI), Diesel (2.2L mHawk) | Petrol (2.0L Turbo GDI, 2.2L Turbo GDI), Diesel (2.2L mHawk) |
| Transmission Options | Manual (6-speed), Automatic (6-speed, 8-speed) | Automatic (6-speed, 7-speed) |
| Power (Petrol) | 200 PS (Manual), 203 PS (Automatic) | 200 PS (GDI), 165 PS (Turbo GDI) |
| Power (Diesel) | 130 PS (Base), 175 PS (Top) | 155 PS (Manual), 185 PS (Automatic) |
| Torque (Petrol) | 370 Nm (Manual), 380 Nm (Automatic) | 380 Nm (GDI), 320 Nm (Turbo GDI) |
| Torque (Diesel) | 300 Nm (Base), 400 Nm (Top) | 360 Nm (Manual), 450 Nm (Automatic) |
| 0-100 kmph (Petrol) | 9.8s (Automatic) | 10.3s (GDI), 8.2s (Turbo GDI) |
| 0-100 kmph (Diesel) | 13.2s (Manual), 12.3s (Automatic) | 12.3s (Manual), 9.5s (Automatic) |
| Top Speed (Petrol) | 197 kmph (Automatic) | 200 kmph (GDI), 205 kmph (Turbo GDI) |
| Top Speed (Diesel) | 177 kmph (Manual), 186 kmph (Automatic) | 179 kmph (Manual), 202 kmph (Automatic) |
| Fuel Efficiency | 12.6 kmpl (Petrol), 16.12 kmpl (Diesel) (Automatic) | 16.3 kmpl (GDI), 17.0 kmpl (Turbo GDI) (Automatic) |
| Drive Modes | 4 (Petrol & Diesel) | 3 (Petrol & Diesel) |
| Terrain Modes | 3 (4WD Only) | N/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 57 | 60 |
| Braking (100-0 kmph) | – | 37.65 Meters |
| Braking (80-0 kmph) | – | 22.19 Meters |
| Disc brakes on all wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) | Yes | Yes |
| Cornering Brake Control (CBC) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control (HDC) | Yes (Automatic and Manual variants) | Yes (Automatic and AWD variants) |
| Hill Hold Assist (HHA) | Yes (Automatic variants) | Yes (Automatic variants) |
| Disc Brake Size (Front/Rear) | 330 mm / 330 mm (Petrol), 330 mm / 300 mm (Diesel) | 330 mm / 330 mm (Petrol), 360 mm / 330 mm (Diesel) |
| Parking Brake Type | Manual (Drum) | Electronic (Disc) |
| Disc Brake Cooling (Ventilated or Solid) | Solid | Solid (Petrol), Ventilated (Diesel) |
Suspension, Wheels & Steering
| Feature | Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Suspension | ||
| Front | Double Wishbone Independent with Coil Springs | McPherson Strut Independent with FSD and Stabilizer Bar |
| Rear | Multi-link Coil Spring with Anti-Roll Bar | Multi-link Independent with FSD and Stabilizer Bar |
| Wheels | ||
| Rim size (Base variant) | 17 inches Steel | 17 inches Steel |
| Rim size (Top variant) | 18 inches Alloy | 20 inches Alloy (Optional) |
| Tyre size (Base variant) | 235/65 R17 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre size (Top variant) | 255/60 R18 | 255/45 R20 (Optional) |
| Steering | ||
| Type | Hydraulically Assisted | Electrically Assisted |
| Turning Radius | 5.6 meters | 5.4 meters |
Capacity
| Feature | Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 460 | 240 |
| No. of Doors | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions
| Feature | Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Length (mm) | 4662 | 4695 |
| Width (mm) | 1917 | 1890 |
| Height (mm) | 1857 | 1755 |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 2850 | 2829 |
Interior
| Feature | Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Overall Theme | Rugged, utilitarian | Sophisticated, modern |
| Materials | Leatherette and fabric (mix varies) | Soft-touch plastic, leather (top trims) |
| Dashboard Design | Horizontal layout with large screen | Curved layout with dual screens |
| Instrument Cluster | Analog dials with digital display | Fully digital instrument cluster |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch touchscreen (base) 12-inch (top) | 10.25-inch touchscreen (all trims) |
| Ambient Lighting | Multi-color options | Customizable multi-color options |
| Seating | Comfortable, bolstered | Spacious, captain seats in top trims |
| Second Row Space | Ample legroom and headroom | More legroom, less headroom (sunroof) |
| Third Row Space | Optional, good for children | Standard, cramped for adults |
| Storage | Ample cubbyholes and pockets | Multiple storage compartments |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Available in top trims | Available in all trims |
| Climate Control | Dual-zone automatic (top trims) | Dual-zone automatic (all trims) |
| Features | Keyless entry, push-button start, cruise control, sunroof (top trims) | Keyless entry, push-button start, driver drowsiness detection, 360-degree camera (top trims) |
Exterior
| Feature | Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Overall Design | Bold, rugged, imposing | Sleek, modern, sophisticated |
| Headlights | LED projector with DRLs | LED DRLs with dynamic turn indicators |
| Tail Lights | LED with twin C-shaped design | LED with claw-like design |
| Grill | Large, chrome-plated grille with vertical slats | Sleek, horizontal grille with chrome inserts |
| Wheels | 18-inch alloy wheels with different options | 18-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels with different designs |
| Roof rails | Integrated roof rails | Integrated roof rails |
| Spoiler | Rear spoiler (optional) | Roof-mounted spoiler |
| Sunroof | Electric sunroof (optional) | Panoramic sunroof |
| Door handles | Body-colored with chrome accents | Flush-fitting door handles |
| Chrome accents | Abundant chrome accents on grille, door handles, etc. | Minimal chrome accents |
| Foot steps | Side foot steps (optional) | No side foot steps |
| Ground clearance | 230mm | 200mm |
| Available Colors | 6 | 5 |
Safety
| Feature | Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Dual airbags (Driver & Passenger) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cornering Stability Control (CSC) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Hold Control (HHC) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rollover Mitigation (ROM) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Anchorages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Parking Sensors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Warning (Driver & Passenger) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speed Alert System | ✓ | ✓ |
| Panic Button | ✓ | ✓ |
| Engine Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Central Locking | ✓ | ✓ |
ADAS
| Feature | Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) | Optional on Z8L AT Diesel & Petrol variants | Available on AX7 Diesel & Petrol variants |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | No | Yes (Optional) |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | No | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | No | Yes (Optional) |
| Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) | No | Yes (Optional) |
| Drowsiness Detection System (DDS) | No | Yes (Optional) |
| Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) | No | Yes (Optional) |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | No | Yes (Optional) |
| 360° Surround View Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors (Front & Rear) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Control (HHC) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
Advance Internet
| Feature | Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Connected Car App | AdrenoX Connect | AdrenoX Connect |
| Remote Lock/Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Geofencing | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Diagnostics | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Climate Control | Yes (Top Variants) | Yes |
| Connected Car Alerts | Yes (Over-speeding, Theft, Towing) | Yes (More comprehensive, including ADAS alerts) |
| Connected Music Streaming | Amazon Alexa In-Car Assistant | Amazon Alexa In-Car Assistant |
| Voice Commands | Limited commands for car controls | More extensive voice commands for car controls, navigation, infotainment |
| OTA Updates | Yes | Yes |
| In-Car WiFi Hotspot | Available as Accessory | Available |
| Online Navigation | Yes (MapmyIndia) | Yes (MapmyIndia and additional connected features) |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Semi-digital (Top Variants) | Fully Digital |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | No | Available (Top Variants) |
Entertainment & Communication
| Feature | Mahindra Scorpio N | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Touchscreen Size | 8″ or 9.2″ (model might vary) | 10.25″ |
| Navigation System | No (optional on low variants) | Yes (standard) |
| Connected Vehicle Functions | Yes (limited functions) | Yes (more comprehensive functions) |
| Sound System | 6-speaker or 12-speaker (depending on variant) | 12-speaker Sony 3D surround sound system |
| Voice Commands | Yes (limited) | Yes (more advanced) |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Optional top variants | Standard on all the variants |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | No | Yes (optional) |
| Rear Seat Entertainment System | No | Yes (optional) |
| Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Number of USB Ports | 2 or 4 (dependent on variant) | 4 or 5 (based on variant) |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
