Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra Scorpio-N (2026)
Hyundai Creta (₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.11 Lakh) and Mahindra Scorpio-N (₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (August 2026).
- The Hyundai Creta is more affordable — it starts ₹2.78 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N.
- The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 158 bhp.
- The Hyundai Creta is more efficient on paper — up to 21 kmpl vs 16 kmpl.
- Only the Mahindra Scorpio-N has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Creta | Mahindra Scorpio-N |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.11 Lakh | ₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L petrol / 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 2.0L mStallion turbo-petrol / 2.2L mHawk diesel |
| Max power | 158 bhp | 200 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Transmissions | Manual, CVT, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17–21 kmpl | 12-16 kmpl (real world, engine dependent) |
| Seating | 5 | 7 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 433 L | — |
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Hyundai Creta in short
The Creta is India's best-selling midsize SUV and the benchmark the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and VW Taigun are measured against. The 2024 facelift brought a bold new face, twin 10.25-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS and a 158 bhp turbo-petrol flagship. Its unmatched powertrain spread — petrol, turbo and diesel with multiple automatics — is central to its dominance.
Full Creta prices & variants →Mahindra Scorpio-N in short
Facelifted in August 2026, the Scorpio-N remains Mahindra's ladder-frame bestseller — now with a redesigned dashboard hosting a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, a 540-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS, over unchanged mechanicals: the 2.0L turbo-petrol and 2.2L diesel with manual or automatic gearboxes and optional 4WD on top diesel trims. New Z6, Z8S and Z8T trims fill out a 27-variant lineup from Rs 13.69 lakh to Rs 25.49 lakh. It fights the Tata Harrier, XUV 7XO and Hyundai Creta on price while offering body-on-frame toughness none of them match.
Full Scorpio-N prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Creta or Scorpio-N?
The Hyundai Creta is more affordable — it starts ₹2.78 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N. (Ex-showroom prices, August 2026.)
Creta vs Scorpio-N — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Creta — not yet tested; Mahindra Scorpio-N — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Creta or the Scorpio-N?
The Hyundai Creta is more affordable — it starts ₹2.78 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N. The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 158 bhp. The Hyundai Creta is more efficient on paper — up to 21 kmpl vs 16 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.