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Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Tata Tiago: the short answer
Scorpio-N has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Tiago.
Tiago starts ZAR 300,099 cheaperScorpio-N from ZAR 489,999 · Tiago from ZAR 189,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Maximum Power
Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Tiago63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Scorpio-N400 Nm
Tiago113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Engine Size
Scorpio-N2184 cc
Tiago1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
Tiago20.00 km/l
Ground Clearance
Scorpio-N187 mm
Tiago170 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Mahindra Scorpio-N
Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure
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)
Specification evidence leader
Scorpio-N
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Tiago
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiago
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2025
Generation
Current local listing
First-generation South African-market Tata Tiago five-door hatchback
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
SUV
Compact hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1825-2070 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Length
4662 mm
3767 mm
Width
1918 mm
1677 mm
Height
1905 mm
1535 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
242 l
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
134 mm
Kerb Weight
-
982 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1382 kg
Payload Capacity
-
400 kg
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.0 m
Front Headroom
-
990 mm
Rear Headroom
-
920 mm
Front Legroom
-
820 mm
Rear Legroom
-
860 mm
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Independent, Lower wishbone, McPherson (Dual Path ) strut type
Rear Suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Rear Twist Beam with coil spring mounted on Hydraulic shock absorbers
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Fully Automatic
Power Windows
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Engine start stop button
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Power-fold ORVM
-
AC Type
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Fully Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Engine
2.2D mHawk CRDI
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.7:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
77 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
63 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
64.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
115.1 Nm/tonne
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
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Gearbox
Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.06
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Manual gear lever
Drivetrain
4x4
FWD
4WD Engagement
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
20.00 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
16.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
35 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
20.00 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
35
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
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Hill descent control
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Hill hold control
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill hold control
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
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
Front and rear parking sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Front and rear camera
HD Reverse Parking Digital Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver drowsiness detection
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Front and rear camera
HD Reverse Parking Digital 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
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Seat Material
Leatherette
Melange Fabric Seats
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Second row air conditioner
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
Not Available
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Melange Fabric Seats
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Infotainment System
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
10.25" Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
New Advanced Fully Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Connectivity
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio and cruise controls
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Audio and cruise controls
-
Audio System
Sony 3D immersive audio
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
10.25-inch
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Silver roof rail
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Pristine White, Ocean Blue, Daytona Grey, Arizona Blue
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Tyre Size
Not Available
175/60 R15
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Steel spare wheel, 155/80 R15, Steel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
15-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual handbrake
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
119 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Service Plan
5 years / 100 000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiago
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
699999 ZAR
224900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
489999
224900
Starting Price Zar
489999
224900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Scorpio-N and Tiago 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: Scorpio-N 69 vs Tiago 30.
Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs Tiago 75.
Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs Tiago 44.
Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs Tiago 53.
Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N not separately scored vs Tiago 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 26 points
Scorpio-N has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Tiago.
Large 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
Tiago
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
53/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 49 pts for Tiago
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, Tiago may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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