Short answer: the Mahindra Scorpio-N has the most powerful engines and is the only one of the three with four-wheel drive, the Tata Safari has the lowest starting price and the roomier third row, and the Hyundai Alcazar has the lowest top-end price. The Safari starts at ₹13.40 lakh*, the Scorpio-N at ₹13.69 lakh* and the Alcazar at ₹14.51 lakh* ex-showroom. All three offer six- and seven-seat layouts.
Key facts.
Mahindra Scorpio-N: ₹13.69 lakh* to ₹25.49 lakh*. A 204hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol, or a 2.2-litre diesel in 132hp and 175hp tunes. Four-wheel drive on selected diesel versions.
Tata Safari: ₹13.40 lakh* to ₹26.91 lakh*. A 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with 170hp and 280Nm, or a 2.0-litre diesel with 170hp and 350Nm.
Hyundai Alcazar: ₹14.51 lakh* to ₹21.81 lakh*. A 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with 160hp and 253Nm, or a 1.5-litre diesel with 116hp and 250Nm.
Price and specifications compared.
Mahindra Scorpio-N | Tata Safari | Hyundai Alcazar | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price* | ₹13.69 lakh to ₹25.49 lakh | ₹13.40 lakh to ₹26.91 lakh | ₹14.51 lakh to ₹21.81 lakh |
Petrol | 2.0-litre turbo, 204hp | 1.5-litre turbo, 170hp, 280Nm | 1.5-litre turbo, 160hp, 253Nm |
Diesel | 2.2-litre, 132hp or 175hp | 2.0-litre, 170hp, 350Nm | 1.5-litre, 116hp, 250Nm |
Four-wheel drive | Selected diesel versions | Not offered | Not offered |
Seats | 6 or 7 | 6 or 7 | 6 or 7 |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Starting price | Safari | ₹13.40 lakh*, ₹29,000 below the Scorpio-N and ₹1.11 lakh* below the Alcazar. |
Petrol power | Scorpio-N | 204hp, against 170hp for the Safari and 160hp for the Alcazar. |
Diesel power | Scorpio-N | Up to 175hp, against 170hp for the Safari and 116hp for the Alcazar. |
Four-wheel drive | Scorpio-N | The only one of the three you can buy with 4x4. |
Third-row space | Safari | Autocar India finds good knee room with the middle row slid forward. It calls the Scorpio-N's third row tight. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the Scorpio-N if you want the most power, four-wheel drive or a tough body-on-frame SUV for bad roads and hill trips.
Choose the Tata Safari if adults will use the third row often and you want a petrol or diesel with 170hp.
Choose the Hyundai Alcazar if you want an easy-to-drive six- or seven-seater and a lower top-end price. Autocar India notes easy access to the third row with the captain seats.
Test drive the Scorpio-N in Ghaziabad.
Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms at C-22 Lohia Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Site-IV, Sahibabad, can arrange a Scorpio-N test drive and an on-road quote. Read the Scorpio-N on-road price in Ghaziabad and see our Mahindra showroom page for Ghaziabad.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: Scorpio-N, Safari or Alcazar?
The Tata Safari, from ₹13.40 lakh* ex-showroom. The Scorpio-N starts at ₹13.69 lakh* and the Alcazar at ₹14.51 lakh*.
Which of the three has four-wheel drive?
Only the Mahindra Scorpio-N, on selected diesel versions.
Which has the most powerful engine?
The Scorpio-N. Its 2.0-litre turbo-petrol makes 204hp and its diesel makes up to 175hp.
Does the Tata Safari have a petrol engine now?
Yes. The Safari has a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with 170hp and 280Nm, as well as the 2.0-litre diesel.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms in Ghaziabad before you book.
Sources.
Autocar India: Mahindra Scorpio-N, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Tata Safari, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Tata Safari petrol launched, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Hyundai Alcazar, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Mahindra dealer in Ghaziabad (C-22 Lohia Nagar, and Site-IV, Sahibabad).
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
