Comparing the Kia EV9 and the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) 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 Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) is priced at ₹1,299,999. On the engine front, the Kia EV9 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic)'s 2,184 cc, producing 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) and 130 bhp @ 3,750 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) | 12V DC |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 2,184 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology |
| Mileage | — | 14.4 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics |
| Torque | 700 Nm (AWD) | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual |
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 | 460 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3200 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2600 kg (AWD) | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2,680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt-adjustable power steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout |
| 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 | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual Rear Controls | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points |
| Voice Command | Yes | Available via smartphone integration interfaces |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units |
| Headlight | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - VDIM | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | No |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
