Damion Smy
Australia’s most affordable seven-seater just got cheaper
Big savings can now be had for both of Mahindra's three-row SUVs, the Scorpio and XUV700, for a limited time.
11 Days Ago
Mahindra Scorpio vs Audi Q2
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2025 Mahindra Scorpio - Z8
2.2 L, 6-speed auto, SUV, Diesel, 4x4
From $41,990
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2026 Audi Q2
1.5 L, 7-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $49,400
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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Overview
Variant
Z8
Variant
—
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.2 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.2 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.2 / 100 km
Power and torque
129kW / 400Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
792km
962km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
6
Seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
0 Stars
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
2.2 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
792km
962km
Power
129kW at 3500 rpm
Power
110kW at 5000 rpm
Torque
400Nm at 1750 rpm
Torque
250Nm at 1500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
11.0 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.6 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
—
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
57 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.2 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.2 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
7.8 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
6.8 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
190g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
126g / km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
7 year / 150,000 km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Service interval
2 year / 30,000 km
Length
4662 mm
Length
4208 mm
Height
1857 mm
Height
1508 mm
Width
1917 mm
Width
1794 mm
Ground clearance unladen
227 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1580 mm
Front track
1546 mm
Rear track
1580 mm
Rear track
1542 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Boot space
—
Boot space
405 L
Kerb weight
4685 kg
Kerb weight
3042 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2610 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1840 kg
Tare weight
2085 kg
Tare weight
1350 kg
Braked towing capacity
2500 kg
Braked towing capacity
1500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
670 kg
Front tyres
255/60 R18 108H
Front tyres
215/50 R18 92W
Front rims
7.5x18
Front rims
7.0x18
Rear tyres
255/60 R18 108H
Rear tyres
215/50 R18 92W
Rear rims
7.5x18
Rear rims
7.0x18
Safety rating
0 Stars
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
—
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
Part-Time
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
27.2°
Approach angle
18.1°
Departure angle
21.3°
Departure angle
26.5°
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Standard
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
—
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Display screen size
8.80 ”
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Seat material
Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
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