The engine feels refined at start up but a bit of the engine clatter tends to seep into the cabin.Power delivery is smooth and linear, unlike the Scorpio, where a sudden surge of torque welcomes you the moment you cross 1800rpm. And of course, it is a Honda, which is one of the most trusted names in the world. Then there’s the sheer momentum it tends to carry, especially around downhill turns.9 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.No touchscreen infotainment system. Convenience features and equipment. Verdict The Scorpio is a rugged SUV that can clamour over any obstacle that may have the misfortune of standing in its way. Potholes and undulations are taken care of with minimal fuss. The steering is light, gearshifts are light and the monocoque construction makes a huge difference in the way the car behaves on road. Plus, on the highway the Scorpio&China nylon wheels039;s engine seems to be crying out for a sixth cog as revs start piling on quickly as soon as you hit 105kmph. Even out on the highway the BR-V feels surefooted and confident.2. Compare that to the Scorpio's top end variant, the S10 which costs 14. The brakes can easily take the stress and keep on going but it does translate to faster wearing of the brake pads in the long run. Though this car isn’t built to devour corners it can still hold its own in the twisties so long you know where its limits are.

Every shift feels precise and urgent and ends with the thud of a well oiled machine. Be gentle and it won’t disappoint. In our opinion, the urban, more sophisticated buyer then will favour the BR-V over the Scorpio, since the Honda is a better place for your family.Off-road capability.In contrast the BR-V is one of the most comfortable cars to drive in its segment. In addition, sixth gear allows you to cruise comfortably at 100-110kmph with the tacho needle barely touching the 2000rpm mark. Anyting over that and the fuel economy tends to take a hit.No automatic headlamps.3kmpl for the Scorpio 2.

But the Scorpio tends to lag behind when compared to the Honda in two crucial areas, occupant comfort and ease of driving.Utility and usability.Feeling of space.Mahindra ScorpioWhat We Like:Imposing looks.The BR-V is a lot more usable, has more stowage spaces, split folding seats and 691 litres of boot space with the third row down, coupled with an extremely low loading lip.9kmpl.imageThe suspension setup is a lot better than before but despite the multi-link rear setup and double wishbone up front the Scorpio feels soft and tends to roll around in corners. Then there’s the steering, there’s no other way to put this but it takes effort to drive this car. The steering feels light to maneuver in the city and decently weighted at higher speeds. So every big pothole sends a prominent judder through the car as it recovers from the impact.High level of comfort. The shifts are decent but tend to feel spongy, plus the gearbox seems to have no sense of urgency to it and throws are long too.

What We Don’t: Lack of rear parking sensors. Yes, the BR-V is expensive, with the top of the line VX diesel (the one you see here) priced at Rs 12. So where is lacks in equipment it makes up for in sheer utility and not to forget, it comes with dual airbags as standard across the range.Despite the size the cabin feels cramped. The brakes work well too and it tends to brake well even under hard braking. Honda BR-VWhat We Like: Pliant ride. What We Dont:The ride.Rugged nature.The gearbox though could have been better.Ride, Handling and BrakingThe Scorpio is # a ladder frame construction which basically means its body is mounted on a frame like most SUVs and it kind of shows.Source: CarDekho. The bigger ones do tend to make themselves felt but the experience is rarely ever jarring. Don’t get us wrong, you won’t be uncomfortable but you won’t exactly be enjoying yourself either. Ride quality is decent and the extra ground clearance ensures you don’t get stuck, no matter what the road throws at you, but it is far from being pliant.Ease of driving.Slot the gear lever into first and the car takes off effortlessly.5-litre 4-cylinder iDTEC engine which dishes out 100PS of max power and 200Nm of torque.com.56 lakh (The 2.Steering takes hard work. This translates to harder than usual braking. This makes the BR-V a smooth and fast accelerating car and you barely feel the acceleration on the go. The ladder frame tends to act as a disconnect between the car and occupants. Now that might not sound like much, but for a car that weighs considerably less than the Scorpio, the outputs feel adequate. This results in a fantastic fuel efficiency figure which is not too far from the claimed 21. It may not have a touchscreen entertainment system or rear parking sensors, rain sensing wipers and automatic headlamps, all of which the Scorpio can be quite smug about.2-litre is also on sale in Delhi-NCR now). But as an everyday or family car the BR-V makes a much better case for itself. The BR-V is almost effortless to drive and keeps its occupants in utmost comfort, while the Scorpio with its bench like middle row and thick front seats can only play catch up to the Honda.9kmpl as compared to Mahindra's claim of 15. Again, the steering is lighter than before but is still rather heavy and the weight feels prominent at crawling speeds.The BR-V on the other hand is powered by Honda’s Earth Dreams 1. The shifts are smooth and the throws short, and the 6-speed box is an absolute treat to use.Let's not forget the Honda is more fuel efficient with Honda claiming 21. Of course, the bigger deal is that Honda is offering the BR-V with a 6-speed gearbox