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Decision summary
Renault Kwid vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: the short answer
Scorpio-N holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Kwid.
Kwid starts ZAR 311,200 cheaperKwid from ZAR 178,799 · Scorpio-N from ZAR 489,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Maximum Power
Kwid50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Kwid91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Scorpio-N400 Nm
Engine Size
Kwid999 cc
Scorpio-N2184 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Kwid20.4 km/l
Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Kwid180 mm
Scorpio-N187 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Renault Kwid
1.0L Evolution 5-Dr ABS
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Kwid
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Scorpio-N
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Kwid
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current South Africa Kwid range
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
736 kg
1825-2070 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Length
3731 mm
4662 mm
Width
1579 mm
1918 mm
Height
1513 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
2422 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
279 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
736 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1168 kg
-
Payload Capacity
432 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
4 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
4.9 m
-
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
965 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Rear Legroom
850 mm
-
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Penta Link rear suspension
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Standard
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
620 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
999 cc
2184 cc
Cylinders
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
50 kW @ 5500 rpm
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
400 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
152 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4x4
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Available
6
Transmission Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
6
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
20.4 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
16.9 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
24.4 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
20.4 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
28
57
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Airbags
Front airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Fabric
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4-6
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio System
-
Sony 3D immersive audio
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
165/70 R14
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
14-inch
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
entry-value
South Africa market model
Price Zar
178799 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
entry-value
flagship
Starting Price
178799
489999
Starting Price Zar
178799
489999
Spec
Kwid
Scorpio-N
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Kwid and Scorpio-N comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Kwid 26 vs Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: Kwid 76 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: Kwid 91 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: Kwid 52 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: Kwid not separately scored vs Scorpio-N not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Scorpio-N leads by 15 points
Scorpio-N holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Kwid.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
Kwid
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 60 pts for Kwid
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, Kwid may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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