Comparing the Mahindra XEV 9e and the Hyundai i20 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra XEV 9e is available at ₹2,189,993, while the Hyundai i20 is priced at ₹704,000. 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 | BYD-sourced LFP Blade Battery | 12V Standard |
| Displacement | — | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.2L Kappa Petrol with Dual VTVT |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | — | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 170 kW | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button | Electric |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-Speed Manual / IVT (CVT) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 59 kWh and 79 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | 20–80% in ~20 min (140–180 kW DC); 8–11.7 h via AC (7.2/11.2 kW) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes (140–180 kW DC) | — |
| Range | 542 km (59 kWh), 656 km (79 kWh) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes, features a multi-step 4-Level adjustment setup | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 663 l | 311 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 170 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,200 kg | 915 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm | 3995 mm, 1775 mm, 1505 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2580 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls | Fully Automatic Temperature Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with Multi-Information Display |
| Cruise Control | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation | — |
| Infotainment System | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) | 8-inch or 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Navigation |
| Keyless Entry | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors | — |
| Power Windows | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Dashboard touch console engine start | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated cup holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette | Fabric / Semi-Leatherette |
| Sound System | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio | Bose Premium 7-speaker system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof | Electric Sunroof |
| USB Ports | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) | Front Type-C Fast Charger + Rear USB Port |
| Voice Command | Integrated with Alexa assistant support | Available via Bluelink |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Available with Cooling Pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Lower sections finished in glossy piano black accents | Yes |
| DRLs | Edge-to-edge full-width LED Daytime Running Lights | LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps | — |
| Headlight | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function | LED MFR Headlamps / Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Dual-tone powered mirrors housing turn-indicators and 360-view cameras | Electrically Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear Defogger present; Wiper omitted to assist coupe aero-efficiency | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps | Z-shaped LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 185/65 R15 (Mid) / 195/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Steel (Base) / Hub Wheel (Mid) / Diamond Cut Alloy (Top) |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Dual-sensor arrangement | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout | Highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black | Amazon GreyFiery RedStarry NightAtlas WhiteTitan GreyTitan Grey Matte |










