Comparing the Kia EV9 and the BMW X1 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia EV9 is available at ₹13,000,000, while the BMW X1 is priced at ₹4,999,000. On the engine front, the Kia EV9 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the BMW X1's 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel), producing 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) and 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) 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 | 99.8 kWh Lithium-Ion NCM Battery (IP67) | — |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1499 cc (Petrol) / 1995 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | sDrive (FWD) / xDrive (AWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor | 1.5L B38 TwinPower Turbo / 2.0L B47 Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 54 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 7-Speed DCT (Petrol) / 8-Speed Steptronic (Diesel) |
| Mileage | — | 16.48 kmpl (Petrol) / 19.98 kmpl (Diesel) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 (Petrol) / 4 (Diesel) |
| Power | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) | 136 bhp (sDrive18i) / 148 bhp (sDrive18d) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 700 Nm (AWD) | 230 Nm (Petrol) / 360 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (7-Speed DCT / 8-Speed Steptronic) |
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 | 333 Litres (all rows up) + 90 L frunk | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3200 kg | 2130 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2600 kg (AWD) | 1555 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm | 4500 mm / 1845 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2692 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display | 10.25-inch BMW Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) | Yes - Active Cruise Control |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front + 2nd Row | Yes - Driver (top) |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen | 10.7-inch BMW iDrive 8.5 Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual Rear Controls | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) | SensaTec Leatherette / Vernasca Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) / 6-Speaker (base) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L | Yes - USB-A & USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant |
| 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 | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps | LED Adaptive Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | 225/55 R17 (base) / 225/50 R18 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch / 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - VDIM | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HDC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes - 360° (top) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireSpace SilverPortimao BlueCape York Green |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
