Comparing the Mahindra XEV 9e and the Kia Sonet 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 Sonet is priced at ₹884,000. 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 | — | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 45 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / Diesel / CNG |
| Gearbox | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT |
| Mileage | — | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) |
| Power | 170 kW | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 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 | 392 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 1600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 211 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,200 kg | 1125 kg (Petrol) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2500 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) |
| 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 |
| 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) | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with 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 |
| 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 (HTX+) / Fabric (base) |
| Sound System | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) |
| USB Ports | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) | Yes |
| Voice Command | Integrated with Alexa assistant support | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes (top) |
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 |
| 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 | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | 16-inch Alloy Wheels |
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 - ESC |
| 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 | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.0 |
