Suzuki S-Cross vs Mahindra Scorpio N

The Suzuki S-Cross starts from $43,490 before on-road costs, while the Mahindra Scorpio N opens at $44,550. 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 $47,839 and $49,005 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 Suzuki S-Cross features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Mahindra Scorpio N gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki S-Cross stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Mahindra Scorpio N. The Mahindra Scorpio N counters with Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Suzuki S-Cross uses a Petrol producing 103kW and 220Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Mahindra Scorpio N responds with a 2.2L mHawk Turbo Diesel making 129kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels.

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 Suzuki S-Cross measures 4,305mm long on a 2,600mm wheelbase, 357mm shorter than the Mahindra Scorpio N at 4,662mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mahindra Scorpio N generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 430L in the Suzuki S-Cross and 460L in the Mahindra Scorpio N, 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 $1,767/year for the Suzuki S-Cross and $2,052/year for the Mahindra Scorpio N. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki S-Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,767 (Suzuki S-Cross) vs $2,052 (Mahindra Scorpio N). 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: 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki S-Cross) vs 7 years / 150,000km (Mahindra Scorpio N). The Mahindra Scorpio N has longer coverage.