Comparing the Mahindra XEV 9e and the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 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 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is priced at ₹369,899. 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 | Standard 12V car battery |
| Displacement | — | 998 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive | Front‑Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 27 litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox | 5‑speed |
| Mileage | — | 24.90 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power | 170 kW | 50.4 kW@5600 rpm |
| Starter | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button | Electric |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 91 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5‑speed Manual / 5‑speed AMT |
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 | 214 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 1210 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 160 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,200 kg | 740–757 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm | 3530 mm × ~1490 mm × ~1520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm | 2380 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering | Collapsible/adjustable steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls | Manual air conditioning |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster | Semi‑digital |
| Cruise Control | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist | — |
| 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) | Available touchscreen (7″ SmartPlay Studio on higher trims) |
| Keyless Entry | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors | Manual adjustable ORVMs |
| Power Windows | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality | Front power windows on most trims |
| Push Start | Dashboard touch console engine start | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Integrated cup holders | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette | Fabric seats |
| Sound System | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio | 2‑4 speaker audio (varies by trim) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof | — |
| 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 | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Lower sections finished in glossy piano black accents | Yes (painted bumpers on most trims) |
| DRLs | Edge-to-edge full-width LED Daytime Running Lights | — |
| Fog Lamps | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps | — |
| Headlight | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function | Halogen headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Dual-tone powered mirrors housing turn-indicators and 360-view cameras | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear Defogger present; Wiper omitted to assist coupe aero-efficiency | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps | Standard halogen combination lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 145/80 R13 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Steel |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 airbags standard |
| Brake Assist | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Dual-sensor arrangement | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black | Solid WhiteMetallic Silky SilverMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Sizzling RedPremium Earth GoldPearl Bluish Black |
