Comparing the Mahindra Bolero and the Kia EV9 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Bolero is available at ₹800,000, while the Kia EV9 is priced at ₹13,000,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Kia EV9's N/A (Electric), producing 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm and 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 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 | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery | 99.8 kWh Lithium-Ion NCM Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinder Inline | — |
| Power | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Mechanical Ignition Layout | Electric |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm | 700 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
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 | 370 litres | 333 Litres (all rows up) + 90 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 3200 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1655 kg | 2600 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm | 3100 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | — | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front + 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Available across both front and rear doors | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes - Individual Rear Controls |
| Rear Seat Armrest | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout | Yes |
| DRLs | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Non-functional structural styling accents | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 285/45 R21 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 21-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 2 | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - VDIM |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |
