Comparing the Kia EV9 and the Maruti Suzuki Fronx 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 Fronx is priced at ₹684,998. On the engine front, the Kia EV9 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Fronx's 1197 cc (1.2L), producing 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) and 73.6 kW@5500rpm 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 |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1197 cc (1.2L) |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor | 1.2 L K-Series (Petrol) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 37 litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Petrol+CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 5-Speed MT, 5-Speed AMT, 6-Speed AT |
| Mileage | — | Petrol MT: up to 21.79 km/l Petrol AT: up to 22.89 km/l CNG: up to 28.51 km/kg |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 (1.2L) / 3 (1.0L Turbo) |
| Power | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) | 73.6 kW@5500rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 700 Nm (AWD) | 147.6@2000 |
| 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 | 308 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3200 kg | 1480 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2600 kg (AWD) | 965–1060 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm | Length: 3995 mm • Width: 1765 mm • Height: 1550 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display | Analog with MID / Digital (variant-wise) |
| 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 | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual Rear Controls | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats | Yes (select variants) |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) | Fabric / Premium Fabric / Leatherette (variant-wise) |
| Sound System | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio | 6-speaker premium audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L | — |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED (higher variants) |
| Headlight | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps | LED Projector |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray | Nexa BlueOpulent RedArctic WhiteEarthen BrownSplendid SilverGrandeur GreyBluish BlackEarthen Brown with Bluish Black RoofSplendid Silver with Bluish Black RoofOpulent Red + Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
