Volkswagen Tiguan vs Mahindra Scorpio N

The Volkswagen Tiguan starts from $44,990 before on-road costs, while the Mahindra Scorpio N opens at $44,550. That makes the Mahindra Scorpio N the more affordable entry point by $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 $49,489 and $49,005 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Volkswagen Tiguan features a 12.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-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 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan gets cloth upholstery while the Mahindra Scorpio N offers leatherette. Climate control is 3-zone in the Volkswagen Tiguan and 2-zone in the Mahindra Scorpio N.

The Volkswagen Tiguan uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout.

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 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volkswagen Tiguan measures 4,539mm long on a 2,681mm wheelbase, 123mm 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 652L in the Volkswagen Tiguan and 460L in the Mahindra Scorpio N, giving the Volkswagen Tiguan a 192L 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 $2,166/year for the Volkswagen Tiguan and $2,052/year for the Mahindra Scorpio N. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Mahindra Scorpio N.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Volkswagen Tiguan) vs $2,052 (Mahindra Scorpio N). The Mahindra Scorpio N saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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