Comparing the Kia EV9 and the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 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 Maruti Suzuki Celerio is priced at ₹469,899. On the engine front, the Kia EV9 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Celerio's 998 cc, producing 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) and 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 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) | 12 V standard automotive battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor | Next Gen K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | Petrol: 32l, CNG: 60l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | — | 26 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) | 50.4Kw (68.5PS) @5600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric starter system |
| Torque | 700 Nm (AWD) | 91.1Nm @ 3400rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | 5MT/ Auto Gear Shift |
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 | 313 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3200 kg | 1260 – 1320 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2600 kg (AWD) | 810 – 915 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm | 3695 mm × ~1655 mm × ~1555 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2435 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt-adjustable steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual air conditioning |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display | Stereoscopic Instrument Cluster |
| 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 | 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Available on select trims |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and rear power windows |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes on Higher trims |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual Rear Controls | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) | Fabric seats with adjustable headrests |
| Sound System | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio | Integrated audio with Bluetooth, USB, AUX connectivity |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Supported via SmartPlay system |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps | Halogen reflector headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes, ORVM mounted indicators on select variants |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Available on selected items |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Droplet Styled |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | ZXi+ -175/60 R 15, LXi,VXi,ZXi - 165/70 R 14 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels on higher trims, steel wheels on base trims |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Standard ABS |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Standard EBD |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - VDIM | Standard ESP |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Available (especially with AMT) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Available on higher trims |
| 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 | Solid Fire RedPearl Arctic WhiteMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Glistening GreyMetallic Silky SilverPearl Caffeine BrownPearl Bluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
