Comparing the Kia EV9 and the Hyundai CRETA 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 Hyundai CRETA is priced at ₹1,110,998. On the engine front, the Kia EV9 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Hyundai CRETA's 1497 cc, producing 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) and 115 PS @ 6300 rpm 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) | 1497 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | FWD (Front Wheel Drive) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor | 1.5L MPi Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 6-Speed |
| Mileage | — | 17.4 l |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | — |
| Torque | 700 Nm (AWD) | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | 6-Speed MT / IVT |
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 | 433 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3200 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2600 kg (AWD) | 1230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm | 4330 mm,1790 mm,1635 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2610 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Available with Bluelink and SOS buttons |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display | 26.03 cm (10.25") full digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front + 2nd Row | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Navigation |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual Rear Controls | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats | Available with cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) | Fabric (Base/Mid), Leatherette with piping (Top/Knight edition) |
| Sound System | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio | Bose Premium 8-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-enabled Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L | Front and Rear Type-C Fast Chargers |
| Voice Command | Yes | Supported (via Bluelink, including sunroof and climate control) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Available with cooling function |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps | Quad Beam LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and foldable with integrated LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Horizon LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | 205/65 R16 (Base/Mid) | 215/60 R17 (Higher variants) | 215/55 R18 (N Line) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel wheels (Base) | Styled Steel (Mid) | Diamond Cut Alloys (Top) |
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 |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Available with adaptive guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray | Titanium blackTitan grey matteAtlas whiteStarry nightTitanium black matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
