Comparing the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) and the Mahindra XEV 9e side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) is available at ₹1,238,000, while the Mahindra XEV 9e is priced at ₹2,149,000. On the engine front, the Honda City SV (Petrol Manual) comes with a 1498 cc unit compared to the Mahindra XEV 9e's N/A (Electric), producing 121 PS @ 6600 rpm and 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 12 V | NMC / LFP Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | FWD | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | 1.5L DOHC i-VTEC petrol (naturally aspirated) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 17.8 km/l (ARAI) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 121 PS @ 6600 rpm | 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm | 438 Nm (RWD) / 704 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 59 kWh / 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~20 min (10-80%, 175 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC Fast (175 kW) |
| Range | — | 656 km (79 kWh - ARAI) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 506 L | 663 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1107 kg | 2200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm | 4791 mm / 1907 mm / 1694 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analog-digital instrument cluster | 3x12.3-inch Triple Display Setup |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - ADAS Level 2+ |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 12.3-inch Central Touchscreen + 12.3-inch Passenger Display |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | 4 speakers + 2 tweeters | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sunroof (large) |
| USB Ports | 2 | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | No | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen projector headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear defogger (no wiper) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/60 R15 | 245/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Obsidian Blue Pearl | Nebula BlueEverest WhiteStealth BlackTango RedRuby VelvetDesert MystDeep Forest |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.3 |








