Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (2026)
Mahindra Scorpio-N (₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh) and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.77 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹2.92 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N.
- The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 115 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 16 kmpl.
- Only the Mahindra Scorpio-N has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
Specification Comparison
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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 →Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara in short
The Grand Vitara is Maruti's Nexa flagship midsize SUV, co-developed with Toyota (which sells it as the Urban Cruiser Hyryder). Its headline act is the 1.5L strong-hybrid powertrain claiming 27.97 kmpl, unique in the segment alongside its Toyota twin, and it also offers mild-hybrid petrol, CNG and an AllGrip AWD manual. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate and VW Taigun.
Full Grand Vitara prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Scorpio-N or Grand Vitara?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹2.92 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Scorpio-N vs Grand Vitara — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mahindra Scorpio-N — 5 stars; Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Scorpio-N or the Grand Vitara?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹2.92 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N. The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 115 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 16 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.