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Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Volkswagen Vivo Xpress: the short answer
Scorpio-N has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Vivo Xpress.
Vivo Xpress starts ZAR 210,009 cheaperScorpio-N from ZAR 489,999 · Vivo Xpress from ZAR 279,990
Five key differences
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Specification
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Maximum Power
Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Vivo Xpress63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Scorpio-N400 Nm
Vivo Xpress132 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Engine Size
Scorpio-N2184 cc
Vivo Xpress1398 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
Vivo Xpress16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Scorpio-N187 mm
Vivo Xpress143 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
Vivo Xpress
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
Vivo Xpress
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2026
Generation
Current local listing
Second-generation Polo Vivo-derived two-seat city panel van
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current locally built Vivo Xpress launched in South Africa in February 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
A0 City Van
Tare Mass Kg
1825-2070 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Length
4662 mm
3972 mm
Width
1918 mm
1682 mm
Height
1905 mm
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
143 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
952 l
Seating Capacity
7 seats
2 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
-
1063 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1530 kg
Payload Capacity
-
490 kg
Towing Capacity
-
953 kg
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.3 m
Front Headroom
-
1004 mm
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
-
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Suspension struts and wishbones
Rear Suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Suspension struts toe-correcting torsion beam and trailing-arm axle
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Manually controlled air conditioning
Power Windows
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Front power windows
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Remote keyless entry
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
Manual intermittent wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Power-fold ORVM
-
AC Type
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Manually controlled air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Engine
2.2D mHawk CRDI
1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
CLPA
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1398 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
76.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
75.6 mm
Maximum Power
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
132 Nm @ 3750 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
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
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
59.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
124.2 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
Vivo Xpress
Gearbox
Automatic
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Front-engine front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Electronic Differential Lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.882:1
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Manual
Drivetrain
4x4
Front-wheel drive
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
Electronic Differential Lock
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
12.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
45
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
Vivo Xpress
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
ASR
Hill Descent Control
Hill descent control
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Hill hold control
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard on rear side doors
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Electronic immobiliser
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
Electronic immobiliser
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
ASR
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Cruise Control
Not Available
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
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Front and rear camera
Not Available
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
Manual intermittent wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Front and rear camera
Not Available
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
Vivo Xpress
Seat Material
Leatherette
Fabric
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
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Manual standard front seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Manual standard front seat
Seat Trim
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Iceberg cloth
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Infotainment System
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
9-inch Mirgor radio
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
App-Connect
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
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
Analogue instrument cluster with multifunction display
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
App-Connect
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
9-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
9-inch
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lights with cornering function
Roof Rails
Silver roof rail
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Pure White; Ascot Grey; Wild Cherry Red Metallic; Smokey Grey Metallic; Reflex Silver Metallic; Reef Blue Metallic
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Approach Angle
Not Available
13.5 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
19.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Electronic Differential Lock
4WD System Type
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
11.1 deg
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Tyre Size
Not Available
175/70 R14 84T
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
14-inch steel
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual handbrake
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
140 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km; engine 5 years / 150 000 km; anti-corrosion 6 years
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km; engine 5 years / 150 000 km; anti-corrosion 6 years
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Service Plan
5 years / 100 000 km
Optional Volkswagen EasyDrive Service Plan or Maintenance Plan
Spec
Scorpio-N
Vivo Xpress
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Locally built two-seat urban delivery vehicle
Price Zar
699999 ZAR
279990 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Current South African retail price including VAT and emissions tax
Starting Price
489999
279990
Starting Price Zar
489999
279990
In depth: how these cars differ
This Scorpio-N and Vivo Xpress 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 Vivo Xpress 30.
Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs Vivo Xpress 65.
Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs Vivo Xpress 47.
Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs Vivo Xpress 55.
Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N not separately scored vs Vivo Xpress 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Scorpio-N leads by 27 points
Scorpio-N has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Vivo Xpress.
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
Vivo Xpress
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
47/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 48 pts for Vivo Xpress
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, Vivo Xpress may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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