Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Mahindra XEV 9S side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Seltos is available at ₹1,372,000, while the Mahindra XEV 9S is priced at ₹1,899,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Mahindra XEV 9S's N/A (Electric), producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) 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 | — | NMC / LFP Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 438 Nm (RWD) / 704 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~20 min (10-80%) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - 175 kW DC |
| Range | — | 600+ km (est.) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 300 Litres (3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 2300 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 4791 mm / 1907 mm / 1770 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 3x12.3-inch Triple Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes - ADAS Level 2+ |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | Yes |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch + Passenger Display |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes - 2nd & 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes - V2L |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 245/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + VSM | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HAC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera (top) | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Nebula BlueEverest WhiteStealth BlackDesert MystRuby VelvetMidnight Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
