Mahindra Scorpio N vs Suzuki S-Cross

The Mahindra Scorpio N starts from $44,550 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki S-Cross opens at $43,490. That makes the Suzuki S-Cross 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 Suzuki S-Cross by roughly $1,425 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 Suzuki S-Cross gets a 9-inch display and 4.2-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 Suzuki S-Cross. The Suzuki S-Cross counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mahindra Scorpio N gets leatherette upholstery while the Suzuki S-Cross offers synthetic leather.

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 Suzuki S-Cross responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 220Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Mahindra Scorpio N has the clear power advantage at 129kW vs 103kW. 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, 357mm longer than the Suzuki S-Cross at 4,305mm (2,600mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mahindra Scorpio N generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 460L in the Mahindra Scorpio N and 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross, giving the Mahindra Scorpio N a 30L advantage. The Mahindra Scorpio N seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mahindra Scorpio N leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,000kg 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 $1,767/year for the Suzuki S-Cross. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki S-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Mahindra Scorpio N) vs $1,767 (Suzuki S-Cross). The Suzuki S-Cross saves you roughly $285 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 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross). The Mahindra Scorpio N has longer coverage.