Buy the Mahindra Scorpio instead of Hyundai Creta?

New cars cause hype and buzz around them which overshadow good products that already exist. One such product is the Mahindra Scorpio. A car that has been popular ever since it was launched. New products like the Hyundai Creta did steal the limelight from the Scorpio but it remains popular. In this article, we will discuss why you should consider buying Mahindra Scorpio instead of Hyundai Creta.

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Engine

The Hyundai Creta gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine, a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol, and 1.5-litre diesel engine to choose from. The gearbox options also vary from six-speed manual, automatic CVT, automatic DCT, and automatic torque converter units. The 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 113bhp & 144Nm of torque. The 1.4-litre turbo-petrol produces 138bhp & 242Nm of torque. While the 1.5-litre diesel engine produces 113bhp & 250Nm of torque.

The Mahindra Scorpio is offered with a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine with manual transmission. This engine is offered in two states of tune that produces 120bhp & 280Nm of torque mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and the other produces 140bhp & 319 Nm of torque mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. The engine on the Mahindra Scorpio is more powerful than Hyundai Creta. Also, the Scorpio is a rear-wheel-drive SUV and therefore offers better grip and stability while driving.

Dimensions

The Hyundai Creta is 4300mm in length, 1790mm in width, 1635mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2610mm and ground clearance of 190mm. The Creta is a five-seater that is decently spacious and offers a boot space of 433-litres.

The Mahindra Scorpio is a bit longer at 4456mm, wider at 1820mm, and taller at 1995mm when compared to Hyundai Creta. The Scorpio gets a longer wheelbase at 2680mm and better ground clearance at 209mm. The Mahindra Scorpio is a seven-seater with a boot space of 460-litres. In terms of cabin space, legroom, knee room, and headroom, the Scorpio emerges as a winner.

No waiting period

Currently, Mahindra dealerships are crowded with buyers looking for either XUV700 or the Thar. These cars have a waiting period of almost a year. Hyundai Creta is also a very popular SUV in its segment. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and microchip shortage, the supply chain has been impacted. The waiting period of cars has been affected. However, cars like the Mahindra Scorpio are available at a lower waiting period. At the same time, a new-generation Scorpio is about to get launched next year. Some dealers have stock of current generation Scorpio and might offer some discounts to clear their inventory.

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