{"id":540690,"date":"2026-09-16T22:51:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T17:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/?p=540690"},"modified":"2026-09-16T22:55:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T17:25:06","slug":"toyota-fortuner-vs-mahindra-scorpio-n-real-world-mileage-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/toyota-fortuner-vs-mahindra-scorpio-n-real-world-mileage-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Scorpio N: Real-World Mileage Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Toyota Fortuner and the Mahindra Scorpio N are two of the most familiar off-road ladder-frame SUVs sold in India; both feature powerful diesel engines, rear-wheel-drive, and practical, true off-roading capabilities. The Fortuner comes with a choice of a 2.7-litre petrol or 2.8-litre diesel engine, and the Scorpio N features a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel option. In published stats, the Fortuner diesel achieves around 14.2-14.6 km\/l, while the Scorpio N diesel was listed at around 15.4-15.9 km\/l previously. But which one gets better mileage in real-world Indian conditions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current Fortuner sits considerably higher in price and offers more diesel power, an 80-litre fuel tank and a 48V Neo Drive option on selected 4&#215;4 automatics. The 2026 Scorpio N facelift retains its existing petrol and diesel powertrains but costs substantially less. A direct real-world diesel-automatic test also produces an interesting result: the smaller-engined Scorpio N is actually more efficient than the Fortuner in both city and highway conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#toyota-fortuner-vs-mahindra-scorpio-n-specs\">Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Scorpio N Specs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#toyota-fortuner-vs-mahindra-scorpio-n-claimed-mileage\">Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Scorpio N Claimed Mileage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#toyota-fortuner-vs-mahindra-scorpio-n-real-world-fuel-efficiency\">Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Scorpio N Real-World Fuel Efficiency<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#toyota-fortuner-vs-mahindra-scorpio-n-fuel-cost-comparison\">Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Scorpio N Fuel Cost Comparison<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#toyota-fortuner-vs-mahindra-scorpio-n-price\">Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Scorpio N Price<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fa-qs\">FAQs About Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Scorpio N Mileage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toyota-fortuner-vs-mahindra-scorpio-n-specs\">Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Scorpio N Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/cars\/toyota\/fortuner\/\"> Fortuner<\/a> relies on a 2.7-litre petrol engine, which produces 166 hp and 245 Nm of torque, along with a 2.8-litre turbo diesel producing 204 hp. The manual diesel produces a torque of 420 N,m while the automatic gets the torque up to 500 Nm. Buyers also have the option of choosing between RWD and 4WD, depending on the variant, while some of the 4&#215;4 automatics can be equipped with Toyota\u2019s 48V Neo Drive mild hybrid system. The huge fuel tank of 80 litres also makes it good for longer trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/cars\/mahindra\/scorpio-n\/\">Scorpio N<\/a> uses a smaller 2.0-litre turbo-petrol producing 203hp and a 2.2-litre diesel available in different states of tune. Higher diesel variants produce 175hp, with 370Nm in manual form and 400Nm with the automatic. Both engines can be paired with 6-speed transmissions, while 4WD is available with selected diesel variants. Its 57-litre tank is much smaller than the Fortuner&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Specification<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Toyota Fortuner<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mahindra Scorpio N<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Petrol engine<\/td><td>2.7L NA petrol<\/td><td>2.0L turbo-petrol<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diesel engine<\/td><td>2.8L turbo-diesel<\/td><td>2.2L turbo-diesel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Petrol power<\/td><td>166hp<\/td><td>203hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diesel power<\/td><td>204hp<\/td><td>Up to 175hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Diesel torque<\/td><td>420Nm MT \/ 500Nm AT<\/td><td>370Nm MT \/ 400Nm AT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transmission<\/td><td>6MT \/ 6AT<\/td><td>6MT \/ 6AT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drive layout<\/td><td>RWD \/ 4WD<\/td><td>RWD \/ 4WD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel tank<\/td><td>80 litres<\/td><td>57 litres<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both are heavyweight ladder-frame SUVs, and thus, neither vehicle is primarily aimed at being fuel-efficient. The smaller diesel of the Scorpio N makes it more fuel-efficient as compared to the Fortuner\u2019s bigger engine, making it more torque-powerful in load situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n    <style>\r\n        .sp-card-wrapper { \r\n            margin: 40px auto; \r\n            border-radius: 20px; \r\n            overflow: hidden; \r\n            font-family: sans-serif; \r\n            background: #fff; \r\n            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); \r\n            max-width: 700px; \/* Narrower width makes the stack feel tighter *\/\r\n            text-decoration: none;\r\n            display: block;\r\n            width: 100%;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-img-container { \r\n            width: 100%; \r\n            position: relative;\r\n            padding-top: 56.25%; \/* Fixed 16:9 ratio for a cinematic feel *\/\r\n            background: #f4f4f4;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-img-container img {\r\n            position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-footer { \r\n            padding: 30px; \r\n            background: #2e054e; \r\n            color: #fff !important; \r\n            text-align: center; \/* Centered layout for the stack *\/\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            flex-direction: column;\r\n            align-items: center;\r\n            gap: 15px;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-card-title { \r\n            font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 42px); \/* Much larger, prominent name *\/\r\n            margin: 0; \r\n            font-weight: 800; \r\n            color: #fff !important; \r\n            line-height: 1.1;\r\n            letter-spacing: -1px;\r\n        }\r\n        .sp-btn { \r\n            background: #ed264f; \r\n            padding: 18px 40px; \r\n            border-radius: 10px; \r\n            font-weight: 900; \r\n            color: #fff !important; \r\n            font-size: 16px; \r\n            text-transform: uppercase; \r\n            letter-spacing: 1px; \r\n            width: 100%;\r\n            max-width: 300px; \/* Prevents button from being too wide on desktop *\/\r\n            box-sizing: border-box;\r\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(237, 38, 79, 0.3);\r\n        }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n\r\n    <a href='https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/used-scorpio-n-cars\/s\/?utm_source=FortunerVsScorpioNMileage&utm_medium=BlogCard' target='_blank' class='sp-card-wrapper'>\r\n        <div class='sp-img-container'>\r\n            <img src='https:\/\/assets.spinny.com\/sp-file-system\/public\/2026-05-04\/d467019e29804bc9989dbec4aeeee08c\/raw\/file.JPG?q=85' alt='Used Mahindra Scorpio N Cars'>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class='sp-footer'>\r\n            <h3 class='sp-card-title'>Used Mahindra Scorpio N Cars<\/h3>\r\n            <div style='margin-bottom: 5px;'>\r\n                        <div style='font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.8; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;'>Starting From<\/div>\r\n                        <div style='font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 32px); font-weight: 800;'>\u20b9 14 Lakh<\/div>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n            <div class='sp-btn'>Explore Pre-Owned Cars<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toyota-fortuner-vs-mahindra-scorpio-n-claimed-mileage\">Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Scorpio N Claimed Mileage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fortuner&#8217;s petrol automatic is rated at around 10.26 km\/l, while diesel versions sit broadly between 14.2 and 14.4 km\/l. The Neo Drive mild-hybrid diesel improves this slightly to around 14.6 km\/l. That makes the diesel the sensible Fortuner choice for buyers covering significant annual distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the latest specifications put out by Mahindra do not widely mention any new ARAI figures for the newly facelifted Scorpio N, the specifications for the earlier version of the scrumptious SUV reveal figures in the range of about 12.1 km\/l for gasoline and around 15.4 \u201315.9 km\/l for diesel variants. Since both the engines and gearboxes are staying the same, these figures can be treated as fair old benchmarks, but may not be recognised as formally validated 2026 mileage figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Car<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Engine &amp; Transmission<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fuel Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Published Mileage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toyota Fortuner<\/td><td>2.7L petrol, 6AT<\/td><td>Petrol<\/td><td>~10.26 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toyota Fortuner<\/td><td>2.8L diesel<\/td><td>Diesel<\/td><td>~14.2\u201314.4 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toyota Fortuner Neo Drive<\/td><td>2.8L diesel, 6AT<\/td><td>Diesel<\/td><td>~14.6 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mahindra Scorpio N<\/td><td>2.0L petrol MT\/AT<\/td><td>Petrol<\/td><td>~12.1 km\/l*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mahindra Scorpio N<\/td><td>2.2L diesel MT<\/td><td>Diesel<\/td><td>~15.9 km\/l*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mahindra Scorpio N<\/td><td>2.2L diesel AT<\/td><td>Diesel<\/td><td>~15.4 km\/l*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On paper, the Scorpio N diesel already has the advantage. The direct real-world comparison strengthens that result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/mahindra-scorpio-n-variants-guide\/\">Mahindra Scorpio N Variants Guide: Choose the Best Variant<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toyota-fortuner-vs-mahindra-scorpio-n-real-world-fuel-efficiency\">Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Scorpio N Real-World Fuel Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The comparison is straightforward since both the vehicles tested are the Fortuner automatic 4&#215;2 diesel and the Scorpio N automatic 4&#215;2 diesel, tested using very similar methodologies. While the Fortuner gets 10.52 km\/l in the city and 15.26 km\/l on highways, the Scorpio N manages to achieve 12.37 km\/l and 16.23 km\/l, respectively, in the city and on highways. Therefore, the approximate fuel economy figures based on the 50:50 city-and-highway driving ratio for the two vehicles are 12.45 km\/l for the Fortuner and about 14.03 km\/l for the Scorpio N.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A newer 2026 Fortuner test also produced similar numbers, at around 11.21 km\/l city and 15.29 km\/l highway. That reinforces a mixed-use expectation of roughly 12\u201313 km\/l for the diesel automatic. The Scorpio N&#8217;s smaller 2.2-litre engine requires less fuel when the additional performance of the Fortuner&#8217;s 2.8-litre diesel is not being used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Fortuner Diesel AT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Scorpio N Diesel AT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>City<\/td><td>10.52 km\/l<\/td><td>12.37 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highway<\/td><td>15.26 km\/l<\/td><td>16.23 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Combined reference<\/td><td>12.45 km\/l<\/td><td>14.03 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel tank<\/td><td>80 litres<\/td><td>57 litres<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Approx. tank range<\/td><td>~996 km<\/td><td>~800 km<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, while the Fortuner still has a clear edge over the competitors when it comes to tank range, its 80-litre tank has 23 litres more fuel capacity compared to the Scorpio N. This means that theoretically, the Fortuner can cover about 1,000 km on a full tank based on the combined fuel efficiency numbers. The Scorpio N uses less fuel per km driven, but the Fortuner will require fewer fuel stops along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/toyota-fortuner-mileage-comparison-petrol-vs-diesel\/\">Toyota Fortuner Mileage Comparison: Petrol vs Diesel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toyota-fortuner-vs-mahindra-scorpio-n-fuel-cost-comparison\">Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Scorpio N Fuel Cost Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For this comparison, we have assumed 1,500 km of driving every month, equal to 18,000 km annually. Diesel is calculated at approximately \u20b995.20 per litre in New Delhi in September 2026. To keep the calculation fair, the same-source 50:50 real-world mileage figures of 12.45 km\/l for the Fortuner and 14.03 km\/l for the Scorpio N are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Fortuner Diesel AT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Scorpio N Diesel AT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Running<\/td><td>1,500 km<\/td><td>1,500 km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reference Mileage<\/td><td>12.45 km\/l<\/td><td>14.03 km\/l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Fuel Use<\/td><td>120.5 litres<\/td><td>106.9 litres<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly Fuel Cost<\/td><td>\u20b911,470<\/td><td>\u20b910,180<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual Fuel Cost<\/td><td>\u20b91.38 lakh<\/td><td>\u20b91.22 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5-Year Fuel Cost<\/td><td>\u20b96.88 lakh<\/td><td>\u20b96.11 lakh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Scorpio N can save around \u20b91,290 every month in comparison to the Fortuner. This means that on a yearly basis, these savings can amount to around \u20b915,500, while the total difference in fuel cost over five years with an average distance of 18,000 km driven is around \u20b977,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This saving is useful, but fuel cost is only part of the ownership equation. The Scorpio N is also dramatically cheaper to purchase, so there is no conventional break-even calculation where the Fortuner&#8217;s running costs eventually offset its much higher price. The Toyota&#8217;s value proposition instead comes from its stronger engine, longer touring range, established resale value and premium positioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-about-petrol-running-costs\">What About Petrol Running Costs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the petrol unit, the Scorpio N petrol automatic managed about 7.9 km\/l in city driving and 9.4 km\/l on highways, thus making it quite a thirsty option for consumers. The 203 hp engine of the Scorpio N is performance-tuned rather than being economy-oriented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fortuner petrol automatic is officially rated around 10.26 km\/l, but a clean, same-condition instrumented comparison with the Scorpio N petrol is not available. For that reason, the diesel automatic should remain the main basis for the mileage verdict rather than combining results from different testing methodologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/mahindra-scorpio-n-mileage-comparison\/\">Mahindra Scorpio N Mileage Comparison: Petrol vs Diesel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toyota-fortuner-vs-mahindra-scorpio-n-price\">Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Scorpio N Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The starting price of the Fortuner is about \u20b934.76 lakh ex-showroom, while the diesel versions begin from \u20b935.40 lakh and can exceed \u20b950 lakh in the GR-S variant. The most relevant 2.8 diesel 4&#215;2 automatic variant costs around \u20b937.61 lakh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Scorpio N begins at just \u20b913.69 lakh, while diesel automatics start much lower than an equivalent Fortuner. Even highly equipped 4WD diesel automatics remain substantially cheaper than the Toyota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Variant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price (ex-showroom)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toyota Fortuner<\/td><td>2.7 Petrol 4&#215;2 AT<\/td><td>\u20b934.76 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toyota Fortuner<\/td><td>2.8 Diesel 4&#215;2 MT<\/td><td>\u20b935.40 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toyota Fortuner<\/td><td>2.8 Diesel 4&#215;2 AT<\/td><td>\u20b937.61 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toyota Fortuner<\/td><td>2.8 Diesel 4&#215;4 MT<\/td><td>\u20b939.35 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toyota Fortuner<\/td><td>Neo Drive 4&#215;4 AT<\/td><td>\u20b943.12 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toyota Fortuner<\/td><td>GR-S 4&#215;4 AT<\/td><td>\u20b950.46 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mahindra Scorpio N<\/td><td>Z2 Petrol MT<\/td><td>\u20b913.69 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mahindra Scorpio N<\/td><td>Z2 Diesel MT<\/td><td>\u20b914.19 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mahindra Scorpio N<\/td><td>Z6 Diesel AT<\/td><td>\u20b918.82 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mahindra Scorpio N<\/td><td>Z8 Diesel AT<\/td><td>\u20b921.41 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mahindra Scorpio N<\/td><td>Z8T Diesel 4WD AT<\/td><td>\u20b924.39 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mahindra Scorpio N<\/td><td>Z8L ADAS Diesel 4WD AT<\/td><td>\u20b925.49 lakh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, the Scorpio N diesel automatic can cost more than \u20b915 lakh less compared to the Fortuner diesel automatic and deliver better fuel efficiency in terms of mileage. Thus, the Scorpio N is clearly a better deal from the total price point of view.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fortuner, however, is not positioned as a direct value alternative. Buyers pay more for its 204hp diesel, 500Nm automatic torque output, larger fuel tank, long-established reliability reputation and stronger premium-SUV positioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-buying-a-toyota-fortuner\/\">Complete Buying Guide: Toyota Fortuner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this comparison, the Mahindra Scorpio N diesel automatic has taken the lead in practicality by scoring the highest in terms of fuel efficiency. It managed to provide a mileage of 12.37 km\/l in the city, whereas the Toyota Fortuner diesel automatic scored 10.52 km\/l. On highways, the Scorpio N returned 16.23 km\/l as compared to the Fortuner\u2019s 15.26 km\/l. Scorpio&#8217;s smaller 2.2-litre diesel engine offers commendable fuel efficiency without having a compromise on the brawny performance expected from an SUV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fortuner&#8217;s biggest mileage-related advantage is range rather than efficiency. Its 80-litre tank allows it to theoretically cover close to 1,000km at the combined reference figure, around 200km more than the Scorpio N. It also produces 204hp and 500Nm in automatic diesel form, giving it more performance reserve for overtaking, towing and full-load driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the Scorpio N diesel is the better option if you care about fuel economy, affordability and value in general. The Fortuner diesel is the better option for people who can afford to pay extra for higher performance, greater tank range and the premium ownership experience offered by Toyota. However, in terms of fuel economy, the Scorpio N wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/kia-sorento-vs-toyota-fortuner-real-world-mileage-comparison\/\">Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner Real-World Mileage Comparison<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs\">FAQs About Toyota Fortuner vs Mahindra Scorpio N Mileage<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>Q. <strong>Which has better mileage, Toyota Fortuner or Mahindra Scorpio N?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The Mahindra Scorpio N diesel automatic has better real-world mileage. In a direct comparison, it returned 12.37 km\/l city and 16.23 km\/l highway, compared with 10.52 km\/l and 15.26 km\/l for the Fortuner diesel automatic.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>Q. <strong>What is the real-world mileage of the Toyota Fortuner diesel automatic?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">A direct test recorded around 10.52 km\/l in the city and 15.26 km\/l on highways. A newer 2026 test returned 11.21 km\/l in the city and 15.29 km\/l on the highway, so roughly 12\u201313 km\/l mixed is a reasonable expectation.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>Q. <strong>What is the real-world mileage of the Scorpio N diesel automatic?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The Scorpio N diesel automatic returned approximately 12.37 km\/l in city driving and 16.23 km\/l on highways in a direct comparison with the Fortuner. Its 50:50 combined figure was around 14.03 km\/l.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>Q. <strong>Which SUV has the longer driving range?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The Toyota Fortuner has the longer range because it carries an 80-litre fuel tank compared with the Scorpio N&#8217;s 57 litres. At the mileage references used here, the Fortuner can theoretically cover around 996km versus roughly 800km for the Scorpio N.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>Q. <strong>Which is cheaper to run, Fortuner or Scorpio N?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The Scorpio N diesel is cheaper to fuel. At 1,500km per month, it costs roughly \u20b910,180 in diesel compared with around \u20b911,470 for the Fortuner, saving approximately \u20b915,500 per year.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>Q. <strong>Which should I buy for long-distance highway use?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Both work well, but for different reasons. The Scorpio N is cheaper to buy and more fuel-efficient, while the Fortuner offers more power, 500Nm of torque and a much larger fuel tank. 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