Comparing the Kia EV9 and the Tata Nexon 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 Tata Nexon is priced at ₹736,990. On the engine front, the Kia EV9 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Tata Nexon's 1199 cc, producing 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) and 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 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 Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free Unit |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 44 |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual (Base Petrol), 6-Speed Manual (Petrol/Diesel/CNG), AMT (Petrol/Diesel), or a premium 7-Speed DCA |
| Mileage | — | 17.44 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) | 120 PS (118.2 bhp) @ 5500 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 700 Nm (AWD) | 170 Nm @ 1750–4000 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Manual / Automatic / Dual-Clutch (DCA) |
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 | 382 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3200 kg | 1,640 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 208 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2600 kg (AWD) | 1,230 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm | 3995 mm, 1804 mm, 1620 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | 2-Spoke Illuminated Smart Steering Wheel with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote keyless or smart proximity central locking with perimeter alarm |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Touch-capacitive Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with 'Xpress Cool' rapid venting |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display | 4-inch digital read-out up to a premium 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Fully Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front + 2nd Row | Height-adjustable driver seat manually, paired with front row 3-Stage Ventilated Seats on premium tiers |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Ultra-Wide HD Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman featuring wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart proximity entry |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side anti-pinch one-touch operations |
| Push Start | Yes | Start/Stop push-button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual Rear Controls | Dedicated console-mounted rear vents included |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats | Central armrest equipped with cup holder cutouts |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) | Premium tailored fabric or dual-tone perforated leatherette ventilation layouts |
| Sound System | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Audio Array |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof or Voice-assisted Panoramic Sunroof options on higher-tier packages |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L | Front dual ports (featuring high-output 45W fast-charging Type-C outputs) along with dedicated rear charging sockets |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual Smart Voice Assist interpreting direct vehicle commands for sunroof, climate adjustments, and media functions |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Built-in wireless smartphone charging pad with thermal ventilation slots |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Integrated bumpers accented by deep rugged wheel-arch lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights with integrated turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED Front Fog Lamps with automatic cornering illumination functions |
| Headlight | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps | Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamps with sequential welcome/goodbye light animations |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sleek LED blinkers |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Hidden Rear Windscreen Wiper (concealed under the spoiler), washer jet, and defogger lines |
| Roof Rails | — | Standard sport-styled functional roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width X-Factor Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 285/45 R21 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | 21-inch Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | 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 | 360-Degree High-Definition Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor | Standard proximity radar |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System real-time display |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray | Pristine WhiteDaytona GreyGrassland BeigePure GreyRoyal Blue#DARK RED#DARKOcean Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.7 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
