Comparing the Kia EV9 and the Mahindra Thar 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 Thar is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Kia EV9 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) and 112kW @ 5000 r/min 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 heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | — | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Electric | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 700 Nm (AWD) | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic |
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 | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3200 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2600 kg (AWD) | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front + 2nd Row | No |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | Yes | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual Rear Controls | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Yes | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | 255/65 R18 |
| 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 | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - VDIM | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
