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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
XUV700
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
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Scorpio-N
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XUV700
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Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
Not Available
Generation
Current local listing
Current local listing
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
Current
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1825-2070 kg
2040 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
Length
4662 mm
4695 mm
Width
1918 mm
1890 mm
Height
1905 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
240 l
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Kerb Weight
-
2040 kg
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Not Available
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Power Windows
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start
Engine start stop button
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless front charger
Sunroof
Not Available
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
Power-fold ORVM
-
AC Type
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
Engine
2.2D mHawk CRDI
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1997 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
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
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
380 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
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Zip, Zap, Zoom
ZIP, ZAP, ZOOM, CUSTOM
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
73 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
186.3 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
XUV700
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4x4
Not Applicable
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
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
60
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
XUV700
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Hill descent control
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Hill hold control
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
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
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Hill hold control
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
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
Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Front and rear camera
Reverse camera and park assist
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
360-degree camera view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver drowsiness detection
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
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Front and rear camera
Reverse camera and park assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
360-degree camera view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Blind view monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
Seat Material
Leatherette
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
Second row air conditioner
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Seat Trim
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Leatherette
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
Infotainment System
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio and cruise controls
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
Audio and cruise controls
Standard
Audio System
Sony 3D immersive audio
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Silver roof rail
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Clear-view LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Skyroof
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Not Available
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 Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic park brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic park brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Standard
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
Service Plan
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Scorpio-N
XUV700
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
699999 ZAR
627899 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
flagship
Starting Price
489999
495199
Starting Price Zar
489999
495199
In depth: how these cars differ
This Scorpio-N and XUV700 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 XUV700 66.
Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs XUV700 53.
Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs XUV700 94.
Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs XUV700 67.
Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N not separately scored vs XUV700 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 4 points
Scorpio-N and XUV700 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
XUV700
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 71 pts for XUV700
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, XUV700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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