Comparing the Mahindra XEV 9e and the Kia Carnival 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 Kia Carnival is priced at ₹7,361,000. 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 | — |
| Displacement | — | 2199 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 2.2L CRDi VGT Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 70 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | — | 14.11 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 170 kW | 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm |
| Starter | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
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 | 627 Litres (2nd & 3rd row folded) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 188 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,200 kg | 2040 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm | 5115 mm / 1995 mm / 1740 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 / 8 / 9 |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 3090 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation | Yes - 2nd Row VIP |
| Infotainment System | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors | Yes |
| Power Windows | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality | Yes - Power Sliding Doors |
| Push Start | Dashboard touch console engine start | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated cup holders | Yes - VIP Lounge Seats (2nd row) |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette | Leather / Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) | Yes |
| Voice Command | Integrated with Alexa assistant support | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
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 DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Dual-tone powered mirrors housing turn-indicators and 360-view cameras | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear Defogger present; Wiper omitted to assist coupe aero-efficiency | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 19-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 7 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 - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Dual-sensor arrangement | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black | Fusion BlackGlacier White Pearl |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |
