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Kia Syros vs Mahindra Scorpio N

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 15 Oct 2026.

Kia Syros
Mahindra Scorpio N

Kia

Syros

From ₹8.42 Lakh

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Mahindra

Scorpio N

From ₹13.69 Lakh

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Kia SyrosHTE(O) Diesel MT · ₹9.99 Lakh
Mahindra Scorpio NZ2 Diesel MT · ₹14.19 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Syros: ₹9.99 Lakh (ahead) Scorpio N: ₹14.19 Lakh Syros ₹4.19 lakh cheaper
Safety Syros: 5 stars Scorpio N: 5 stars Different crash tests
Mileage Syros: 20.75 kmpl (ahead) Scorpio N: 15.42 kmpl Claimed
Power Syros: 116 PS Scorpio N: 172.45 bhp (ahead) Torque 250 vs 400 Nm
Boot Syros: 465 litres Scorpio N: 460 litres Length 3,995 vs 4,662 mm
Versions Syros: 17 Scorpio N: 31 (ahead) Only Syros: turbo petrol, manual

Pick the Syros for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Pick the Scorpio N for more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹9.99 Lakh
₹14.19 Lakh
On-road in
₹11.38 Lakh
₹16.81 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹19,119 a month
₹28,249 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
116 PS
172.45 bhp
Torque
250 Nm
400 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
20.75 kmpl
15.42 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Compact SUV
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5
Not listed
Fuel Type
Petrol, Diesel
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Engine Options
1.0L Turbo-Petrol, 1.5L CRDi Diesel
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 litres
Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Options
6-Speed Manual (Petrol/Diesel), 7-Speed DCT (Petrol), 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (Diesel)
Not listed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
Not listed
Wheel Type
16-inch and 17-inch Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels (by variant)
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3995 mm
Not listed
Width
1805 mm
Not listed
Height
1680 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
2550 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
190 mm
Not listed
Boot Space
465 litres
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6 (Driver, Passenger, Side, and Rear Side)
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Bharat NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.21/32) and 5 stars for children (44.42/49). It covers the turbo-petrol Syros; the diesel is not on Bharat NCAP's list.
Not listed
Stability Control
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not listed
Hill Assist
Yes
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS
Removed in the MY2026 variant rejig; not offered on the current petrol/diesel Syros lineup (was offered at original launch)
Not listed

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.25-inch (base variants), 12.3-inch (HTX variants)
Not listed
Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Not listed
Sound System
8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system (premium variants)
Not listed
Sunroof
Single-pane (HTE Opt), Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof (HTK+ and above)
Not listed
Rear View Camera
Rear camera with dynamic guidelines from HTK(EX) upward
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Not listed
DRLs
LED DRLs
Not listed

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
Standard Kia India factory warranty, extendable via paid Kia Shield Extended Warranty program
Not listed

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Not listed
mHawk (CRDi)
Displacement
Not listed
2,198 cc
No. of Cylinders
Not listed
4
Transmission Type
Not listed
Automatic
Gearbox
Not listed
6-Speed
Drive Type
Not listed
4WD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type
Not listed
Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
57 Litres
Emission Norm Compliance
Not listed
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed
Not listed
165 kmph

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Not listed
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Multi-Link, Solid Axle
Steering Type
Not listed
Electric
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Ventilated Disc

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
Not listed
4,662 mm
Width
Not listed
1,917 mm
Height
Not listed
1,857 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,750 mm
Boot Space
Not listed
460 Litres
Seating Capacity
Not listed
6 / 7

Comfort & Convenience

Parking Sensors
Not listed
Front & Rear

Interior

Digital Cluster
Not listed
Full, 7-inch
Upholstery
Not listed
Leatherette

Exterior

Sunroof
Not listed
Single-Pane
Alloy Wheels
Not listed
18-inch

Safety

No. of Airbags
Not listed
6
NCAP Rating
Not listed
Global NCAP (2022): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.25/34) and 3 stars for children (28.93/49).

Entertainment & Communication

Touchscreen Size
Not listed
8-inch
No. of Speakers
Not listed
12

Choice

Versions
17 versions
31 versions
Price range
₹8.42 Lakh – ₹15.82 Lakh
₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh
Colours
9 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Diesel, manual

HTE(O) Diesel MT₹9.99 Lakh Z2 Diesel MT₹14.19 Lakh Scorpio N ₹4.19 lakh more

Diesel, automatic

HTK+ Diesel AT₹12.76 Lakh Z4 Diesel AT₹17.68 Lakh Scorpio N ₹4.92 lakh more

Only the Syros sells a turbo petrol, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹8.42 Lakh.

Only the Scorpio N sells a petrol, manual version: 6 versions, from ₹13.69 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Syros HTE(O) Diesel MT against Scorpio N Z2 Diesel MT

CitySyrosScorpio NGap
Mumbai₹11.8 Lakh₹17.03 LakhSyros ₹5.22 lakh less
Pune₹11.8 Lakh₹17.03 LakhSyros ₹5.22 lakh less
New Delhi₹11.38 Lakh₹16.81 LakhSyros ₹5.43 lakh less
Bengaluru₹11.92 Lakh₹17.46 LakhSyros ₹5.55 lakh less
Chennai₹11.83 Lakh₹17.62 LakhSyros ₹5.79 lakh less
Hyderabad₹11.96 Lakh₹17.65 LakhSyros ₹5.69 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹11.1 Lakh₹15.89 LakhSyros ₹4.79 lakh less
Kolkata₹11.05 Lakh₹16.46 LakhSyros ₹5.40 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Syros or the Scorpio N?

The Syros, by ₹4.19 lakh on the versions compared here: Syros HTE(O) Diesel MT at ₹9.99 Lakh against Scorpio N Z2 Diesel MT at ₹14.19 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹11.38 Lakh against ₹16.81 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Syros claims 20.75 kmpl against 15.42 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Syros: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2025. The Scorpio N: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2022. The Syros has 6 airbags and the Scorpio N 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Syros HTE(O) Diesel MT makes 116 PS and 250 Nm and the Scorpio N Z2 Diesel MT makes 172.45 bhp and 400 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Scorpio N is 667 mm longer. Boot space is 465 litres in the Syros and 460 litres in the Scorpio N.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹19,119 a month for the Syros and ₹28,249 for the Scorpio N, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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