Comparing the Hyundai Exter 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 Hyundai Exter is available at ₹649,000, while the Mahindra XEV 9e is priced at ₹2,189,993. 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 | BYD-sourced LFP Blade Battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | — |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 19.2 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 170 kW |
| Starter | Electric | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 59 kWh and 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 20–80% in ~20 min (140–180 kW DC); 8–11.7 h via AC (7.2/11.2 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes (140–180 kW DC) |
| Range | — | 542 km (59 kWh), 656 km (79 kWh) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes, features a multi-step 4-Level adjustment setup |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 391 Litres | 663 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 912 kg | 2,200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2,775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality |
| Push Start | — | Dashboard touch console engine start |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Integrated cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Semi-Leatherette | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof |
| USB Ports | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) |
| Voice Command | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) | Integrated with Alexa assistant support |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Lower sections finished in glossy piano black accents |
| DRLs | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps | Edge-to-edge full-width LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | — | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | Dual-tone powered mirrors housing turn-indicators and 360-view cameras |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear Defogger present; Wiper omitted to assist coupe aero-efficiency |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) | 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Available (Integrated with ESC) | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Dual-sensor arrangement |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline/Digital | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black |











