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Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Volkswagen Virtus

Mahindra Scorpio-N scores higher overall and wins 2 of 5 areas, but Volkswagen Virtus still wins 1.

Car specs are for the version named in each listing. Prices are ex-showroom at launch and change with variant, city, taxes and offers; confirm with a dealer.

Area by area

Mahindra Scorpio-NVolkswagen Virtus
PerformanceMahindra Scorpio-N leads8852
Efficiency——
Safety7676
SpaceMahindra Scorpio-N leads7358
FeaturesVolkswagen Virtus leads3064

Why pick Mahindra Scorpio-N

  • Torque: 380 Nm vs 250 Nm
  • Seats: 7 vs 5
  • Power: 203 PS vs 150 PS
  • Fuel tank: 57 L vs 45 L

Tough body-on-frame build

Why pick Volkswagen Virtus

  • Ventilated seats: Yes vs No
  • Touchscreen: 10 in vs 8 in

Five-star Global NCAP

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Your pick

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Scores 63 vs 60 on your weighting.

  1. Mahindra Scorpio-N63
  2. Volkswagen Virtus60

If Performance mattered less to you, Volkswagen Virtus would draw level.

Full specifications

Overview
Mahindra Scorpio-NVolkswagen Virtus
Body typeSUV (body-on-frame)Sedan
Version compared2.0 turbo-petrol AT1.5 TSI DSG
Fuel optionsTurbo-petrol, dieselTurbo-petrol
Seats75
Engine & performance
Mahindra Scorpio-NVolkswagen Virtus
Engine1,997 cc1,498 cc
Power203 PS150 PS
Torque380 Nm250 Nm
Transmissions6MT, 6AT6MT, 6AT, 7DSG
Safety
Mahindra Scorpio-NVolkswagen Virtus
Crash rating (adult)5 ★5 ★
Rated byGlobal NCAPGlobal NCAP
Airbags (max)66
ADASNoNo
Dimensions & space
Mahindra Scorpio-NVolkswagen Virtus
Length4,662 mm4,561 mm
Wheelbase2,750 mm2,651 mm
Boot space—521 L
Fuel tank57 L45 L
Features
Mahindra Scorpio-NVolkswagen Virtus
Touchscreen8 in10 in
SunroofYesYes
Ventilated seatsNoYes
360° cameraNoNo

Green marks the better value where “better” is clear. Specs from each maker’s published pages.