Compare Mahindra Scorpio Vs Tata Safari Storme

Mahindra recently launched the new Scorpio and it is new in almost every respect. It comes with an all new chassis. The exteriors and interiors have been redesigned too. Even the suspension has been re-tuned to give the car better dynamics. The new car looks more sharp, bold and aggressive than the outgoing car. The Tata Safari Storme on the other hand is the third generation of the car and is based on Aria.

We do a spec comparison of the Mahindra Scorpio with the Tata Safari Storme.

Mahindra Scorpio Safety vs. Tata Safari Storme Safety

Number of Airbags

2

2
Engine Immobilizer and Central Locking

Yes

Yes
Parking Assistance

Yes, Rear sensors with camera

Yes, Rear sensors
Child Safety Locks

Yes

Yes
Door Ajar Warning

Yes

Yes
Hill Assist

Yes

No
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Yes

Yes
ESP (Electronic Safety Program)

No

No
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)

No

No
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)

Yes

Yes

Mahindra Scorpio Exterior vs. Tata Safari Storme Exterior

Headlights

Halogen

Projector
Front Fog Lights

Yes

Yes
Rear Wash / Wiper

Yes

Yes
Rear Defogger

Yes

Yes
Wheels

Alloy

Alloy
ORVMs (Outside Rear-view Mirrors)

Internal adjustment-Electric with folding

Internal adjustment - Electric
Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Yes

Yes

Mahindra Scorpio Interior vs. Tata Safari Storme Interior

Power Windows

All Windows

All Windows
Power Steering

Yes

Yes, Hydraulic Power
Instrument Console

Analog + Digital

Analog + Digital
Adjustable Steering Column

Yes, Rake

Yes, Rake
Seats Material

Leather

Fabric
Leather Wrapped Steering

No

No
Multifunction Steering Wheel

Yes

Yes
Sun Visor

Driver & Front Passenger

Driver & Front Passenger
Seat Height Adjustment

Manual Adjustment

Manual Adjustment
Start / Stop Button

Yes

No
Rear Center Armrest

Yes

Yes
Clock

Yes, Digital

Yes, Digital

Mahindra Scorpio Comfort vs. Tata Safari Storme Comfort

Navigation System

Yes

No
Ventilation System

Yes, Fully automatic climate control

Manual Air conditioning with cooling and heating
Automatic Headlamps

Yes

No
Boot-lid Opener

Internal

Internal, With Remote
Fuel-lid Opener

Internal

Internal
12v Power Outlet

Yes, 2

Yes, 3
Second Row AC Vents

Yes

Yes
Adjustable Headrests

Yes, All Rows

Yes, All Rows
CD / MP3 / DVD Player

Yes

Yes
FM Radio

Yes

Yes
Bluetooth

Yes

Yes
USB Compatibility

Yes

Yes
iPod Compatibility

No

No
Aux-in Compatibility

Yes

Yes
Cup Holders

Yes, Front & Rear

Yes
Keyless Entry

Yes, Smart Key

Yes, Remote
Cooled Glovebox

Yes

No
Infotainment Screen

Yes, Touch Sensitive

No

Mahindra Scorpio Instrumentation vs. Tata Safari Storme Instrumentation

Tachometer

Yes, Analog

Yes, Analog
Odometer

Yes, Digital

Yes, Digital
Average Fuel Consumption

Yes

No
Average Speed

Yes

No
Tripmeter

Yes

Yes
Distance to Empty

Yes

No
Fuel Gauge

Yes, Digital

Yes, Analog
Engine Malfunction Light

Yes

Yes
Speedometer

Yes, Analog

Yes, Analog
Key Off Reminder

Yes

Yes
Headlight Reminder

Yes

Yes
Low Fuel Warning

Yes

Yes
Fasten Seat Belt Warning

Yes

Yes

Mahindra Scorpio Dimensions and Weights vs. Tata Safari Storme Dimensions and Weights

Length

4456 mm

4655 mm
Width

1695 mm

1965 mm
Height

1495 mm

1937 mm
Wheelbase

2600 mm

2650 mm
Ground Clearance

180 mm

200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres

63 litres

Mahindra Scorpio Body vs. Tata Safari Storme Body

Seating Capacity

5

7
Body Type

SUV

SUV
Doors

5

5

Mahindra Scorpio Engine vs. Tata Safari Storme Engine

Cylinder Configuration

In-line

In-line
Cylinders

4

4
Displacement

2179 cc

2179 cc
Power (PS @ RPM)

120@4000

140@4000
Torque (Nm@RPM)

280@1800-2800

320@1700
Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Front, Longitudinal
Fuel System

Injection

Injection
Emission Norm

BS IV g/km

BS IV g/km
Fuel Type

Diesel

Diesel
ARAI Certified Mileage

15.4 km/litre

13 km/litre

Mahindra Scorpio Transmission vs. Tata Safari Storme Transmission

Drivetrain

AWD (All Wheel Drive) with Shift on Fly

AWD (All Wheel Drive) with Shift on Fly and Limited Slip Differential
Type

Automatic

Manual
Gears

6

5

Mahindra Scorpio Brakes/Wheels and Tyres vs. Tata Safari Storme Brakes/Wheels and Tyres

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes

Drum

Disc
Front Tyre & Rim

235/65 R17

235/65 R16
Rear Tyre & Rim

235/65 R17

235/65 R16

The specification sheet has been prepared by comparing Mahindra Scorpio S10 AWD AT with Tata Safari VX 4X4.

Mahindra Scorpio Vs Tata Safari Storme (Design and Exterior)

The Mahindra Scorpio stands out with its all new exterior and there is nothing plain and understated about it. The looks of the car are very striking and may not be to everyone’s taste. The Safari on the other hand looks more understated in comparison, it gets a new body cladding, the rear tyre has been removed and the nose gets a long chrome strip bezel. The new grill makes the car look less masculine than it previously was. Safari’s exterior has undergone many changes since its inception. However, the changes have been very cosmetic and it looks aged due to its overall very same body structure. You would really need to look carefully to find any changes between the new and old Safari.

Despite the fact that the Scorpio has the same body structure like its predecessor, it has come a long way in terms of overall exterior design and looks more refreshed due to the major modifications to its headlights, grille, bumper and taillight. Safari maintains the same overall body structure and looks aged due to the reason that the changes made to the exterior are very subtle.

Mahindra Scorpio Vs Tata Safari Storme (Interior and Features)

The Tata Safari Storme has very roomy cabin. The dashboard is low, the driver seat is placed high, the car with its large windows gives the driver a good all round visibility. The quality of the plastics used is top notch and are very well designed. Ìn terms of equipment though it lags too far behind the Scorpio. Where the Safari gets a single din aftermarket audio system, the Scorpio gets the custom touch screen from the XUV with provides facilities like the satellite navigation, tyre pressure monitor and trip meter etc.

The quality of the plastics used in Scorpio is top notch and comes in beige and black colour. The Safari gets a wood finish on its interiors and the design is flush unlike the Scorpio which has a boxy feel. The front passengers do not get much storage space in Scorpio.

Mahindra Scorpio Vs Tata Safari Storme (Engine and Gearbox)

Both the cars get a 2.2 litre four cylinder diesel engine. The power and torque figures of the Tata Safari’s VariCOR engine are better than the Scorpio on paper. The Tata Safari offer 140 PS of power at 4000 RPM and 320 Nm of torque at 1700 RPM. The Scorpio’s engine offers 122 PS of power at 4000 RPM and 290 Nm of torque at 1800 RPM.

Mahindra Scorpio Vs Tata Safari Storme (Safety features and Mileage)

The cars offer high-end and basic safety features like Anti-Lock Braking system, child safety locks, central locking, two airbags, engine immobilizer etc. In addition, the cars also offer passive safety features like low fuel warning lamp, fasten seat belt warning, door ajar warning etc. The Safari as well as Scorpio offer Anti-lock braking system coupled with EBD.

The Mahindra Scorpio offers slightly better mileage at 15.4kmpl than the Tata Safari Storme which offers 13kmpl; this is perhaps due to the slightly low kerb weight of the Scorpio.

A full comparison of features can also be found here.

Verdict

Mahindra has done a pretty decent job with the latest Scorpio. It’s no nonsense SUV that has improved in almost every department. In the interiors and handling department it significantly stands out in comparison to its predecessor. In terms of features too, the car offers an overall better package in comparison to the Tata Safari Storme.

The Safari has its own fan following and is an accomplished SUV in almost every respect. However, the equipment level of the car is not great when compared to Scorpio. Even the looks of the car does not work very well and the car looks somewhat old standing alongside Scorpio.

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