Mahindra Scorpio N vs Mazda CX-60

The Mahindra Scorpio N starts from $44,550 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-60 opens at $44,240. That makes the Mazda CX-60 the more affordable entry point by $310.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $49,005 and $48,664 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Mahindra Scorpio N features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-60 gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mahindra Scorpio N stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and Sony audio that you will not find on the Mazda CX-60. The Mazda CX-60 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mahindra Scorpio N gets leatherette upholstery while the Mazda CX-60 offers cloth.

The Mahindra Scorpio N uses a 2.2L mHawk Turbo Diesel producing 129kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout.

The Mazda CX-60 responds with a Petrol making 138kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Mazda CX-60 has the clear power advantage at 138kW vs 129kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mahindra Scorpio N measures 4,662mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 78mm shorter than the Mazda CX-60 at 4,740mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 460L in the Mahindra Scorpio N and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 110L advantage. The Mahindra Scorpio N seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mahindra Scorpio N leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,052/year for the Mahindra Scorpio N and $2,138/year for the Mazda CX-60. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Mahindra Scorpio N.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Mahindra Scorpio N) vs $2,138 (Mazda CX-60). The Mahindra Scorpio N saves you roughly $86 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 150,000km (Mahindra Scorpio N) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-60). The Mahindra Scorpio N has longer coverage.