Comparing the Mahindra XEV 9e and the Kia Seltos 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 Seltos is priced at ₹1,372,000. 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 | — | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 50 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 170 kW | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT |
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 | 433 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 1810 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,200 kg | 1320 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2610 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 |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) |
| Infotainment System | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock | Yes - Smart Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors | Yes |
| Power Windows | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality | Yes |
| Push Start | Dashboard touch console engine start | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated cup holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) |
| USB Ports | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) | Yes - Front & Rear |
| Voice Command | Integrated with Alexa assistant support | Yes - via UVO app |
| 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 - LED |
| Headlight | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function | LED Projector 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 |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESC + VSM |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes - HAC |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines | Yes - 360° Camera (top) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Dual-sensor arrangement | Yes - Front & Rear |
| 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 | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
