Comparing the Kia Carens Clavis and the Mahindra XEV 9S side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Carens Clavis is available at ₹1,398,000, while the Mahindra XEV 9S is priced at ₹1,899,000. On the engine front, the Kia Carens Clavis comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Mahindra XEV 9S's N/A (Electric), producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) 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 | — | NMC / LFP Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 NA / G1.5 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 16.50 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.42 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 144 Nm (NA) / 253 Nm (Turbo) / 250 Nm (Diesel) | 438 Nm (RWD) / 704 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~20 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - 175 kW DC |
| Range | — | 600+ km (est.) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 216 Litres | 300 Litres (3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 195 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1445 kg | 2300 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm | 4791 mm / 1907 mm / 1770 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2780 mm | 2775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 3x12.3-inch Triple Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control | Yes - ADAS Level 2+ |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch + Passenger Display |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - 2nd & 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker (top) | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - V2L |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 | 245/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 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 - 360° Camera | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GrayIvory Silver GlossImperial BluePewter Olive | Nebula BlueEverest WhiteStealth BlackDesert MystRuby VelvetMidnight Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
