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Scorpio Classic vs Safari

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Scorpio Classic
Price Range

₹13.43 lakh – ₹17.48 lakh

Mileage

14.44 km/l

Diesel • 4 TrimsOpen model
VS
Tata Motors

Safari

Safari
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹13.4 lakh – ₹26.91 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Petrol / Diesel • 72 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Safari takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection. While Scorpio Classic remains a capable contender, Safari offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Scorpio Classic

Not published

2

Safari

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Scorpio Classic

131.8 PS

300 Nm

Safari

169.9 PS

280 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Scorpio Classic

14.44 km/l

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Safari

Not published

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Mahindra

Scorpio Classic

Listed items₹4,15,512
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹4,15,512
Tata Motors

Safari

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹94,090(Scorpio Classic lower)

S 9-Seater

2184 cc • Manual • 14.44 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹13.91 lakh

Smart

1956 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹14.85 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Scorpio Classic
Safari
Engine TypeDiffers
Scorpio Classic:2184 cc
Safari:1498 cc, 1956 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Scorpio Classic:131.8 PS
Safari:169.9 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Scorpio Classic:300 Nm
Safari:280 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Scorpio Classic:Manual
Safari:Manual, Automatic
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Scorpio Classic:Diesel
Safari:Petrol, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Scorpio Classic:14.44 km/l
Safari:—
Scorpio Classic
Safari
Seating
Scorpio Classic:7 seats
Safari:7 seats
Boot SpaceDiffers
Scorpio Classic:460 litres
Safari:680 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Scorpio Classic:60 litres
Safari:50 litres
Body Type
Scorpio Classic:SUV
Safari:SUV
Scorpio Classic
Safari
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Scorpio Classic:—
Safari:5-Star Bharat NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
Scorpio Classic:2
Safari:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Safari has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Scorpio Classic is not published.