Mahindra Scorpio Classic vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny
The Jimny is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹12.59 lakh against ₹13.91 lakh for the Scorpio Classic. The Jimny claims better mileage (up to 16.94 km/l). The Scorpio Classic seats more people (up to 9). Only the Jimny offers an automatic gearbox.
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Scorpio Classic vs Jimny: specs and prices
| Mahindra Scorpio Classic | Maruti Suzuki Jimny | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹13.91 L – ₹17.48 L | ₹12.59 L – ₹14.52 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual, Automatic |
| Seats | 7 / 9 | 4 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 14.44 km/l | 16.39–16.94 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 2 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Expert score | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Cheapest automatic | – | ₹13.65 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Mahindra Scorpio Classic or the Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
- The Maruti Suzuki Jimny starts at ₹12.59 lakh ex-showroom; the Mahindra Scorpio Classic starts at ₹13.91 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Scorpio Classic or the Jimny?
- Neither has a published crash-test rating yet. The Scorpio Classic has up to 2 airbags and the Jimny up to 6.
- Which is better, the Scorpio Classic or the Jimny?
- The Jimny is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹12.59 lakh against ₹13.91 lakh for the Scorpio Classic. The Jimny claims better mileage (up to 16.94 km/l). The Scorpio Classic seats more people (up to 9). Only the Jimny offers an automatic gearbox. Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.