Comparing the Mahindra Bolero Neo 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 Neo is available at ₹885,000, while the Kia EV9 is priced at ₹13,000,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with a 1493 cc unit compared to the Kia EV9's N/A (Electric), producing 73.5 kW @ 3750 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 automotive battery configuration | 99.8 kWh Lithium-Ion NCM Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 1493 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | mHawk100 1.5L Turbocharged Diesel Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 17 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 Cylinders Inline | — |
| Power | 73.5 kW @ 3750 rpm | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Micro-hybrid engine start-stop technology key system | Electric |
| Torque | 260 Nm @ 1750–2250 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 | 384 L | 333 Litres (all rows up) + 90 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2215 kg | 3200 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg | 2600 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 × 1795 × 1817 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-adjustable power steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | No | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote keyless entry with speed-sensing auto-locking mechanics | Yes |
| Climate Control | Powerful manual Air Conditioning system with dedicated ECO cooling mode settings | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Twin-pod instrument cluster display with an 8.9 cm LCD Driver Information System screen | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display |
| Cruise Control | Dedicated speed cruise control mapping toggles on the steering wheel | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front + 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | 22.8 cm (9-inch) touchscreen interface supporting Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and customized vehicle app tracking networks | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable side mirrors | Yes |
| Power Windows | Standard front and rear electric power windows equipped with an auto-delayed power function | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | No | Yes - Individual Rear Controls |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated central armrests are installed for both front row seats and the second-row middle bench seat on upper variants | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium fabric upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Multi-speaker layout comprising 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | No | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Standard front-row USB C- Type charging slots | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L |
| Voice Command | Available via built-in Voice Messaging alert software | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | X-shaped body-colored bumpers fitted with distinct black wrap cladding | Yes |
| DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lights integrated into the headlamp cluster assembly | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Stylish front bumper-integrated fog lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Twin-pod sporty static bending headlamps | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Classic upright rear combination lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/75 R15 | 285/45 R21 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 21-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Availble | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Features basic Cornering Brake Control (CBC) logic architecture | Yes |
| EBD | Availble | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | — | Yes - VDIM |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Standard dedicated mounting anchors installed across the second-row seating bench | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Reverse sonar parking assist sensor matrix | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Pearl WhiteDiamond WhiteRocky BeigeStealth BlackJeans Blue | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |
