Comparing the Kia EV9 and the Maruti Suzuki Swift 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 Swift is priced at ₹578,900. On the engine front, the Kia EV9 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Maruti Suzuki Swift's 1197 cc, producing 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) and 82 PS @ 5700 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 Maintenance-Free Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor | Z12E with ISS |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 37 Petrol CNG: 55 (Water Filling Capacity) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol with CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 5-speed MT / 5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | — | Up to 22.56 km/l (MT), up to 22.38 km/l (AMT) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) | 82 PS @ 5700 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric Start |
| Torque | 700 Nm (AWD) | 112 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| 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 | 265 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3200 kg | 1355 - 1425 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 163 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2600 kg (AWD) | 920 - 990 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm | Length 3860 mm Width1735 mm Height 1520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display | Analog Speedometer with Multi-Information Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front + 2nd Row | — |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen | 7-inch Touchscreen SmartPlay Studio |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes (select variants) |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual Rear Controls | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) | Fabric |
| Sound System | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio | 4-Speaker Audio System |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs (select variants) |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front Fog Lamps (select variants) |
| Headlight | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps | Halogen Projector |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes (higher variants) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Combination Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | 165/80 R14 (lower variants), 185/65 R15 (higher variants) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | Dual Front Airbags (Standard) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - VDIM | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes (AMT variants) |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera | Yes (select variants) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray | Sizzling RedLuster BlueMagma GreyNovel OrangeSplendid SilverPearl Arctic WhiteBluish BlackPearl Arctic White with Bluish BlackLuster Blue with Bluish BlackSizzling Red with Bluish Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |











