Mahindra Scorpio N vs Subaru Forester

The Mahindra Scorpio N starts from $44,550 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Forester opens at $43,490. That makes the Subaru Forester the more affordable entry point by $1,060.

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 $47,839 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 that you will not find on 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. It gets to 100km/h in 11.2 seconds.

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.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Mahindra Scorpio N) vs $2,252 (Subaru Forester). The Mahindra Scorpio N saves you roughly $200 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 (Subaru Forester). The Mahindra Scorpio N has longer coverage.