Comparing the Kia EV9 and the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS 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 Grand i10 NIOS is priced at ₹555,000. On the engine front, the Kia EV9 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS's 1197 cc, producing 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) and 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) 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) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor | 1.2L Kappa Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | Petrol: 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | — | 20.7 km/l (Petrol) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 04 |
| Power | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) | 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) |
| Starter | Electric | Standard Electric Starter Motor |
| Torque | 700 Nm (AWD) | 113.8 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | 5-Speed Manual/ AMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh | Standard 12V Lead-Acid battery for starting and electrical systems |
| 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 | 260 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3200 kg | 1,340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2600 kg (AWD) | 920 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm | 3,815 mm / 1,680 mm / 1,520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display | 3.5-inch Digital Cluster with Multi-Information Display (MID) |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front + 2nd Row | — |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen | 8-inch Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Smart Key with Push Button Start/Stop |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual Rear Controls | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) | Premium Fabric (Dual-tone Grey/Black) |
| Sound System | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio | 4-speaker Arkamys Premium Sound |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L | USB Type-C Fast Charger and a standard Type-A port at the front |
| Voice Command | Yes | Supported (Android Auto/Apple CarPlay) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | — |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Power Adjustable & Electrically Foldable with Integrated Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | 175/60 R15 (Alloy) | 165/70 R14 (Steel) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | Diamond Cut Alloys |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | 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 | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Yes, with static guidelines |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline TPMS |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray | Typhoon SilverTitan GreyFiery RedTeal BlueAtlas whiteTitan Grey matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
