Mahindra Scorpio-N vs MG Hector vs Tata Harrier (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the lowest starting price (₹13.69 Lakh), the most power (200 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the most seats (7).
- Pick the MG Hector if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 17.4 kmpl), the biggest boot (587 L).
- Pick the Tata Harrier as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Mahindra Scorpio-N | MG Hector | Tata Harrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh | ₹14.00 Lakh – ₹23.00 Lakh | ₹15.00 Lakh – ₹26.50 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 2.0L mStallion turbo-petrol / 2.2L mHawk diesel | 1.5L turbo-petrol / 2.0L diesel | 2.0L Kryotec turbo-diesel |
| Max power | 200 bhp | 168 bhp | 168 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmissions | Manual, Torque Converter AT | Manual, CVT | Manual, Torque Converter AT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 12-16 kmpl (real world, engine dependent) | 13.9 kmpl (petrol CVT) / 17.4 kmpl (diesel), ARAI | 14.6 kmpl (AT), 16.8 kmpl (MT) |
| Seating | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | 5 stars | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Boot space | — | 587 L | 445 L |
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 →MG Hector in short
The MG Hector, the car that launched MG in India, received a major facelift in 2023 with a chrome-heavy grille and a huge 14-inch portrait touchscreen. It offers limousine-grade space at prices that undercut the Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700 and Jeep Compass. Comfort, not corner-carving, remains its calling card.
Full Hector prices & variants →Tata Harrier in short
The Harrier is Tata's flagship five-seat SUV, built on the OMEGA architecture derived from Land Rover's D8 platform. The 2023 facelift added a plush new cabin with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score. Powered solely by the punchy 170 PS Kryotec diesel, it battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass on road presence and ride sophistication.
Full Harrier prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Scorpio-N vs Hector vs Harrier — which should I buy?
Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the lowest starting price (₹13.69 Lakh), the most power (200 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the most seats (7). Pick the MG Hector if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 17.4 kmpl), the biggest boot (587 L). Pick the Tata Harrier as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Scorpio-N, Hector, Harrier?
The Mahindra Scorpio-N starts lowest at ₹13.69 Lakh, against ₹14.00 Lakh for the Hector and ₹15.00 Lakh for the Harrier (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Mahindra Scorpio-N: 5 stars; MG Hector: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Harrier: 5 stars.