Comparing the Mahindra XEV 9S and the Honda City e:HEV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra XEV 9S is available at ₹1,899,000, while the Honda City e:HEV is priced at ₹1,989,990. On the engine front, the Mahindra XEV 9S comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Honda City e:HEV's 1498 cc, producing 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) and 126 PS (combined) respectively. 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 | NMC / LFP Battery (IP67) | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | FWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol hybrid |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | e-CVT |
| Mileage | — | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) | 126 PS (combined) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 438 Nm (RWD) / 704 Nm (AWD) | 253 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 79 kWh | 0.73 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~20 min (10-80%) | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - 175 kW DC | — |
| Range | 600+ km (est.) | 1000 |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 300 Litres (3rd row up) | 410 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2300 kg | 1240 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4791 mm / 1907 mm / 1770 mm | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 6 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2775 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 3x12.3-inch Triple Display | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - ADAS Level 2+ | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes | No |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch + Passenger Display | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Push button start |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | No |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Adaptive cruise control |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - 2nd & 3rd Row | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Nappa Leather | Leather upholstery |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | 8-speaker sound system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | One-touch electric sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - V2L | 2 |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | LED fog lamps |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | Full LED headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear defogger |
| Roof Rails | Yes | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R20 | 185/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch Alloy Wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Smart keyless entry |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nebula BlueEverest WhiteStealth BlackDesert MystRuby VelvetMidnight Black | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.1 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
