Comparing the Hyundai Exter and the Kia EV9 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hyundai Exter is available at ₹649,000, while the Kia EV9 is priced at ₹13,000,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Exter comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Kia EV9's N/A (Electric), producing 83 PS @ 6000 rpm and 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 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 | Standard 12V system | 99.8 kWh Lithium-Ion NCM Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 19.2 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 700 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 99.8 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast (800V): 24 min (10-80%) / AC: ~12 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - 800V Ultra-Fast (350 kW compatible) |
| Range | — | 600+ km (WLTP RWD) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - i-Pedal + Paddle-Shift Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 391 Litres | 333 Litres (all rows up) + 90 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 3200 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 912 kg | 2600 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 3100 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front + 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - Individual Rear Controls |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Semi-Leatherette | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L |
| Voice Command | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) | 285/45 R21 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) | 21-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Available (Integrated with ESC) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - VDIM |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline/Digital | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |
