Mahindra Scorpio N vs Renault Arkana

The Mahindra Scorpio N starts from $44,550 before on-road costs, while the Renault Arkana opens at $45,990. That makes the Mahindra Scorpio N the more affordable entry point by $1,440.

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 $50,589 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Arkana by roughly $1,850 in fuel alone.

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 Renault Arkana gets a 9.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mahindra Scorpio N stands out with Sony audio that you will not find on the Renault Arkana. The Renault Arkana counters with power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mahindra Scorpio N gets leatherette upholstery while the Renault Arkana offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mahindra Scorpio N and 1-zone in the Renault Arkana.

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 Renault Arkana responds with a Petrol making 116kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Mahindra Scorpio N has the clear power advantage at 129kW vs 116kW. 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, 94mm longer than the Renault Arkana at 4,568mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mahindra Scorpio N generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 460L in the Mahindra Scorpio N and 485L in the Renault Arkana, giving the Renault Arkana a 25L advantage. The Mahindra Scorpio N seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mahindra Scorpio N leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 1,300kg 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 $1,682/year for the Renault Arkana. That is a $370 annual difference in favour of the Renault Arkana.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Mahindra Scorpio N) vs $1,682 (Renault Arkana). The Renault Arkana saves you roughly $370 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 (Renault Arkana). The Mahindra Scorpio N has longer coverage.