Comparing the Mahindra Thar 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 Thar is available at ₹999,000, while the Kia EV9 is priced at ₹13,000,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Kia EV9's N/A (Electric), producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min 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 | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture | 99.8 kWh Lithium-Ion NCM Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 700 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | 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 | 257 l | 333 Litres (all rows up) + 90 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 3200 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 2600 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 3100 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Yes |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Yes |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | Yes - Front + 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Yes |
| Push Start | No | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Yes - Individual Rear Controls |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | Yes |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Yes |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 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 | Dual front airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - VDIM |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |
