Mahindra Scorpio N vs Subaru Forester

The Mahindra Scorpio N starts from $44,550 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Forester 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 Mahindra Scorpio N by roughly $1,000 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 Subaru Forester gets a 11.6-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mahindra Scorpio N stands out with wireless charging and Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the Subaru Forester. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mahindra Scorpio N gets leatherette upholstery while the Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester responds with a Petrol making 136kW and 247Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels.

The Subaru Forester has the clear power advantage at 136kW 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, 7mm longer than the Subaru Forester at 4,655mm (2,670mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mahindra Scorpio N generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 460L in the Mahindra Scorpio N and 496L in the Subaru Forester, giving the Subaru Forester a 36L 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 $2,252/year for the Subaru Forester. That is a $200 annual difference in favour of the Mahindra Scorpio N.

Warranty: 7 years / 150,000km (Mahindra Scorpio N) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Forester). The Mahindra Scorpio N has longer coverage.