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Mahindra Scorpio N vs MG Hector

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Mahindra Scorpio N
MG Hector

Mahindra

Scorpio N

From ₹13.69 Lakh

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MG Motor

Hector

From ₹11.99 Lakh

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Mahindra Scorpio NZ2 Petrol MT · ₹13.69 Lakh
MG HectorStyle MT · ₹11.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Scorpio N: ₹13.69 Lakh Hector: ₹11.99 Lakh (ahead) Hector ₹1.70 lakh cheaper
Safety Scorpio N: 5 stars (ahead) Hector: Not rated yet Global NCAP
Mileage Scorpio N: 15.42 kmpl (ahead) Hector: 12.34–13.79 kmpl Claimed
Power Scorpio N: 203 PS (ahead) Hector: 143 PS Torque 380 vs 250 Nm
Boot Scorpio N: 460 litres Hector: 587 litres (ahead) Length 4,662 vs 4,699 mm
Versions Scorpio N: 31 (ahead) Hector: 10 Only Scorpio N: diesel, manual

Pick the Scorpio N for the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Pick the Hector for the lower price and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹13.69 Lakh
₹11.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹15.89 Lakh
₹13.77 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹26,696 a month
₹23,132 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
203 PS
143 PS
Torque
380 Nm
250 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
15.42 kmpl
12.34–13.79 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Not listed
Mid-Size / Full-Size 5-Seater SUV

Engine & Performance

Engine
mHawk (CRDi)
1.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Petrol (143 PS & 250 Nm), only engine currently offered; the previously offered 2.0L Diesel has been discontinued
Displacement
2,198 cc
1,451 cc (1.5L Turbo Petrol, only engine currently offered)
No. of Cylinders
4
Not listed
Turbocharger
Yes
Not listed
Transmission
Automatic
6-Speed Manual / Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT with 8-Step Mode on Petrol)
Gears
6-Speed
6 / CVT
Drivetrain
4WD
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Tank
57 Litres
60 Litres
Emission Standard
BS VI 2.0
Not listed
Top Speed
165 kmph
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not listed
10.5 sec (Petrol CVT)

Transmission

Paddles
Not listed
No
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link, Solid Axle
Semi-Independent Helical Spring Torsion Beam
Steering
Electric
Not listed
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 300 mm)
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 290 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard across all variants
Tyre Size
Not listed
215/55 R18 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Full Size 17-inch Steel Spare Wheel under body

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,662 mm
4,699 mm (Longest SUV in mid-size segment)
Width
1,917 mm
1,835 mm
Height
1,857 mm
1,760 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,750 mm
2,750 mm (Massive cabin space)
Boot Space
460 Litres
587 Litres (Massive luggage volume, expandable to 1,300 L with 60:40 folded seats)
Seating Capacity
6 / 7
5 Seats
Ground Clearance
Not listed
192 mm
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,540 kg - 1,700 kg
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.6 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6
6 Airbags on Savvy Pro and Sharp Pro (Dual front, side thorax, curtain airbags) / Dual Front on base
Stability Control
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Traction Control System TCS, Hill Hold Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold, Roll-Over Mitigation)
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not listed
Hill Hold Assist
Yes
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree Camera
360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera with Dynamic Parking Grid Lines
ISOFIX
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
NCAP Rating
Global NCAP (2022): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.25/34) and 3 stars for children (28.93/49).
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS on Z8L versions: emergency braking and lane keep assist on manuals, plus adaptive cruise control (stop and go) on automatics
Level 2 ADAS (11 Autonomous Features: Traffic Jam Assist TJA, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking AEB, Lane Keep Assist LKA, Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Headlamp Control)
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not listed
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout for all 4 wheels)

Interior & Infotainment

Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Voice Operation, PM2.5 Air Quality Purifier with AQI Display & Rear AC Vents
Electric Adjustable Front Seats
Yes
Not listed
Cruise Control
Yes
Not listed
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Not listed
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Not listed
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not listed
Idle Start-Stop System
Yes
Not listed
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not listed
Instrument Cluster
Full, 7-inch
7.0-inch Full Digital Color Instrument Cluster with Multi-Information Display & Turn-by-Turn Map Mirroring
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not listed
Touchscreen
8-inch
14.0-inch Portrait HD Touchscreen Infotainment System (India's Largest Screen) with i-SMART Next-Gen OS & Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Yes
Not listed
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not listed
Speakers
12
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with LED indicator)
Navigation with Live Traffic
Yes
Not listed
E-Call & I-Call
Yes
Not listed
SOS / Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not listed
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
Not listed
MG i-SMART with 100+ Connected Car Features, 100+ Voice Commands (including Hinglish), Remote AC Pre-cooling, JioSaavn, Digital Key with Bluetooth Sharing
Audio System
Not listed
Infinity by Harman 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Subwoofer & Amplifier
Seat Features
Not listed
6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat + 4-Way Power Passenger Seat + Front Row Ventilated Seats in Dual-Tone Oak White/Black Leatherette

Lighting & Exterior

Sunroof
Single-Pane
Dual-Pane Panoramic Dual Glass Sunroof with Voice Assist ('Khul Ja Sim Sim' command support)
Wheels
18-inch
18-inch Two-Tone Machined Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Headlights
LED Headlamps
Split Full LED Projector Headlights with Argyle-Inspired Chrome Diamond Front Grille & Sweeping Sequential LED DRLs
DRLs
LED DRLs
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED Taillights
Full-Width Connected Illuminated LED Tail Lightblade with Sequential Turn Indicators
Fog Lamps
LED Fog Lamps
Not listed
Roof Rails
Yes
Not listed
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Not listed
Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Hands-Free Powered Tailgate with Voice Assist, Chrome Door Handles & Ambient Lighting (8 Colors)

Warranty & Service

Standard Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited km via MG Shield)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions
31 versions
10 versions
Price range
₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh
₹11.99 Lakh – ₹19.99 Lakh
Colours
5 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

Petrol, manual

Z2 Petrol MT₹13.69 Lakh Select Pro MT₹14.8 Lakh Hector ₹1.11 lakh more

Petrol, automatic

Z4 Petrol AT₹17.16 Lakh Smart Pro CVT₹16.99 Lakh Hector ₹16,200 less

Only the Scorpio N sells a diesel, manual version: 11 versions, from ₹14.19 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Scorpio N Z2 Petrol MT against Hector Style MT

CityScorpio NHectorGap
Mumbai₹16.16 Lakh₹14.01 LakhHector ₹2.16 lakh less
Pune₹16.16 Lakh₹14.01 LakhHector ₹2.16 lakh less
New Delhi₹15.89 Lakh₹13.77 LakhHector ₹2.12 lakh less
Bengaluru₹16.86 Lakh₹14.62 LakhHector ₹2.24 lakh less
Chennai₹17.01 Lakh₹14.75 LakhHector ₹2.26 lakh less
Hyderabad₹17.04 Lakh₹14.78 LakhHector ₹2.26 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹15.34 Lakh₹13.29 LakhHector ₹2.05 lakh less
Kolkata₹15.89 Lakh₹13.77 LakhHector ₹2.12 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 Scorpio N or the Hector?

The Hector, by ₹1.70 lakh on the versions compared here: Scorpio N Z2 Petrol MT at ₹13.69 Lakh against Hector Style MT at ₹11.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹15.89 Lakh against ₹13.77 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Scorpio N claims 15.42 kmpl against 12.34–13.79 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Scorpio N: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2022. The Hector: not crash-tested yet. The Scorpio N has 6 airbags and the Hector up to 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Scorpio N Z2 Petrol MT makes 203 PS and 380 Nm and the Hector Style MT makes 143 PS and 250 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Hector is 37 mm longer. Boot space is 460 litres in the Scorpio N and 587 litres in the Hector.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹26,696 a month for the Scorpio N and ₹23,132 for the Hector, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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