Comparing the Kia Carnival 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 Kia Carnival is available at ₹7,361,000, 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 | — | BYD-sourced LFP Blade Battery |
| Displacement | 2199 cc | — |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm | 170 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button |
| Torque | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 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 | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) | 663 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 2600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 188 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2040 kg | 2,200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 / 8 / 9 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm | 2,775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - 2nd Row VIP | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors |
| Power Windows | Yes - Power Sliding Doors | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality |
| Push Start | Yes | Dashboard touch console engine start |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) | Integrated cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) |
| Voice Command | Yes | 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 | LED DRLs | Edge-to-edge full-width LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Headlamps | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | 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 |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/55 R19 | 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | 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° Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Dual-sensor arrangement |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
