Dimensions
| Vehicle | Mahindra Scorpio-N | Tata Safari | Hyundai Alcazari | MG Hector Plus |
| length | 4662 mm | 4661 mm | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
| Width | 1917 mm | 1894 mm | 1790 mm | 1835 mm |
| height | 1870 mm | 1786 mm | 1675 mm | 1760 mm |
| wheelbase | 2750 mm | 2741 mm | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
MG Hector Plus is the tallest car in this comparison with a length of 4720 mm, while the upcoming Mahindra Scorpio-N is the widest at 1917 mm, as well as the tallest with a height of 1870 mm. The Hyundai Alcazar might be the smallest SUV here, but it has the longest wheelbase of 2760mm. Note that all cars in this comparison are offered with 6- and 7-seat configurations, including the upcoming new Scorpio-N.
powertrain
The new Mahindra Scorpio-N is likely to be powered by the same 2.0-litre Amstallion turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre mHawk turbo diesel engines similar to the XUV700. However, both the engines are likely to be offered in slightly less tune. Transmission options will include a 6-speed MT and 6-speed AT along with an optional 4WD configuration – like no other car in this comparison pack.
| Vehicle | Mahindra Scorpio-N (Expected) | Tata Safari | Hyundai Alcazari | MG Hector Plus |
| device | 2.0-litre turbo petrol/ 2.2-litre diesel |
2.0-litre diesel | 2.0-litre NA petrol/ 1.5 liter diesel |
1.5-litre turbo petrol/ 2.0-litre diesel |
| Power | TBA | 170 PS | 159 PS/ 115 PS |
143 PS/ 170 PS |
| Torque: | TBA | 350 Nm | 191 Nm/s 250 Nm |
250 Nm/s 350 Nm |
| transfer | 6-Speed MT, 6-Speed AT | 6-Speed MT, 6-Speed AT | 6-Speed MT, 6-Speed AT | 6-speed MT, CVT/ 6-Speed MT |
Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus use the same Fiat-sourced 2.0-litre diesel engine that makes 170 PS and 350 Nm, while the MG SUV gets an additional 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit clocking in at 143 PS/250 Nm. , The Hyundai Alcazar comes with a 2.0-litre NA petrol engine producing 159 PS and 191 Nm, along with a 1.5-litre diesel engine producing 115 PS and 250 Nm.
worth
In this comparison, Tata Safari is currently the cheapest car, with prices starting from Rs 15.25 lakh to Rs 23.46 lakh, followed by MG Hector Plus, with prices ranging from Rs 16.15 lakh to Rs 20.75 lakh. Prices of the Hyundai Alcazar start at Rs 16.44 lakhs, with the top-end variant priced at Rs 20.25 lakhs (all prices, ex-showroom).
Note that Mahindra Scorpio-N is expected to undercut all these SUVs in the company’s portfolio considering its position under XUV700 – a direct rival to Safari, Alcazar and Hector Plus. Prices of the new Mahindra mid-size SUV may start from around Rs 11-12 lakh (ex-showroom) mark.