Hyundai Creta EX vs Mahindra Scorpio S3+
The Mahindra Scorpio and the Hyundai Creta although are cars of different segments, however, both these cars sell with price tags close to each other. In this article, we will put the S3+ variant of the Scorpio against the EX variant of the Creta. Let’s go.
Engine
The base model of the Scorpio is offered with a 2.2-litre diesel engine only. The Creta EX on the other hand is offered with a 1.5-litre diesel as well as a petrol engine. The diesel unit on the Scorpio makes 120bhp and 280Nm of torque. The Hyundai Creta’s diesel unit makes 113bhp and 250Nm of torque. The petrol unit on the other hand makes 113bhp and 144Nm of torque.
ORVMs, Door handles & Tyres
The ORVMs on the Hyundai Creta can be electrically adjusted on the EX model. The ORVMs on the Scorpio however have to be adjusted manually. Also, the Scorpio misses on turn indicators on ORVMs with the base model whereas the Hyundai Creta does get them.
The Mahindra Scorpio gets 17-inch tyres whereas the Hyundai Creta gets 16-inch tyres on the EX variant. The Scorpio gets unpainted ORVMs and door handles, whereas the Creta gets body-coloured ORVMs and door handles straight from the base model.
LED DRLs & Projector headlamps
The Hyundai Creta starts getting projector headlamps and LED DRLs from the base model. The Mahindra Scorpio S3+ misses on both these features.
Seating capacity & comforts
The Scorpio is offered as a 7-seater as well as a 9-seater from the base model. The Creta is however only offered as a 5-seater. The Hyundai Creta gets a height-adjustable driver seat from the base model itself. The Scorpio misses on this feature on its base model. The Creta also gets the front armrest, whereas the Scorpio misses on this as well.
Power windows & Antenna
The Hyundai Creta gets front and rear power windows from the base model. The Mahindra Scorpio also gets front and rear power windows, however, the controls for the windows are only limited to the front passengers on the Scorpio. The Scorpio gets a regular antenna, whereas the Creta EX gets a shark-fin antenna.
Creta vs Scorpio Features
The Hyundai Creta gets a gear shift indicator and cooled glove box from the base model, whereas the Scorpio misses on both these features. Gear shift indicator assists in the precise shifting of gears.
Infotainment System & Steering wheel
The Scorpio S3+ misses on an infotainment system. The Creta EX on the other hand gets an 8-inch touchscreen audio system that supports features like Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple Car Play, audio control and voice recognition. The car also gets front & rear door speakers along with front tweeters. The Creta gets a D-cut steering wheel, whereas the Scorpio gets a regular steering wheel.
Skid Plates, Charging Ports & Sunglass Holder
The Creta EX model gets skid silver skid plates for the front and the rear. The Scorpio on the other hand gets a front skid plate in black colour. Both the cars are offered with front charging ports. Also, the Scorpio misses a sunglass holder that the Creta EX gets.
Safety Features
The Hyundai Creta EX gets some practical safety features like TPMS, speed sensing auto door lock and impact-sensing auto door unlock. The Mahindra Scorpio misses on all these features.
Pricing
The Mahindra Scorpio S3+ (base model) comes with a price tag of Rs 14.28 Lakhs (on-road Mumbai). The Hyundai Creta EX on the other hand comes at Rs 12.87 Lakhs and Rs 14.22 Lakhs (on-road Mumbai) respectively for the petrol and diesel engines.
Which one should you pick?
A buyer should go for the Scorpio if power and seating capacity are the main requirements. For all others, the Creta EX model makes a better choice. The Creta offers an upmarket feel on the inside as well as the outside. The Hyundai Creta also offers features that are not available with Scorpio’s base model like a touchscreen infotainment system.
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