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Comparing the Mahindra XUV700 and the Kia EV9 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra XUV700 is available at ₹1,366,000, while the Kia EV9 is priced at ₹13,000,000. On the engine front, the Mahindra XUV700 comes with a 1997 cc unit compared to the Kia EV9's N/A (Electric), producing 200 PS @ 5000 rpm and 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.

Specification
Mahindra XUV700
Mahindra XUV700
Mahindra
₹1,366,000
Kia EV9
Kia EV9
Kia
₹13,000,000

Engine & Performance

Battery 12V automotive battery configuration layout 99.8 kWh Lithium-Ion NCM Battery (IP67)
Displacement 1997 cc N/A (Electric)
Drive Type FWD / AWD (Diesel variants) RWD / AWD
Engine Type 2.0L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) I4 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 Litres —
Fuel Type Petrol / Diesel Electric
Gearbox 6-speed Manual / 6-speed Torque Converter Automatic Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox
Mileage 15 kmpl —
Number of Cylinders 4 —
Power 200 PS @ 5000 rpm 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD)
Starter Electronic keyless start-stop engine push-button Electric
Torque 380 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm 700 Nm (AWD)
Transmission Type Manual / Automatic Automatic (Single-Speed)

Electric Vehicle Specs

Battery Capacity — 99.8 kWh
Charging Time — DC Fast (800V): 24 min (10-80%) / AC: ~12 hours
Fast Charging Support — Yes - 800V Ultra-Fast (350 kW compatible)
Range — 600+ km (WLTP RWD)
Regenerative Braking — Yes - i-Pedal + Paddle-Shift Regen

Dimensions & Weight

Boot Space 240 l 333 Litres (all rows up) + 90 L frunk
Gross Vehicle Weight 2510 kg 3200 kg
Ground Clearance 200 mm 185 mm
Kerb Weight 1815 kg 2600 kg (AWD)
Length, Width, Height 4,695 mm × 1,890 mm × 1,755 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm
Seating Capacity 7 6 / 7
Wheelbase 2750 mm 3100 mm

Comfort & Interior

Adjustable Steering Electronic Power Steering (EPS) column with tilt and telescopic manual adjust Tilt & Telescopic
Auto-Dimming IRVM Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly Yes
Central Locking Smart speed-sensing automatic lock execution loop Yes
Climate Control Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) paired with individual pillar-mounted rear air vents across rear rows Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Cluster Triple-Screen Dashboard Layout on premium configurations, featuring twin 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) primary superscreens side-by-side alongside a dedicated co-passenger entertainment panel 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display
Cruise Control Automated cruise control system; luxury models feature active radar-guided Level 2 ADAS Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS)
Electrically Adjustable Seats 6-Way smart power driver seat with memory integration and automated welcome retract clearance logic Yes - Front + 2nd Row
Infotainment System Adrenox-powered dual touchscreen cluster interface housing integrated Amazon Alexa capability, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto connectivity 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen
Keyless Entry Passive smart key proximity access Yes
Power Adjustable ORVMs Yes Yes
Power Windows One-touch express power windows with anti-pinch sensors across doors Yes
Push Start Yes Yes
Rear AC Vents Dedicated separate airflow adjust controls for 2nd and 3rd seating zones. Yes - Individual Rear Controls
Rear Seat Armrest Integrated fold-down armrest including secondary twin beverage cup holders Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats
Seat Upholstery Premium white or dark charcoal perforated leatherette wraps with cooling ventilation functionality Leather / Nappa Leather (top)
Sound System Custom premium 12-Speaker Sony 3D Immersive Audio installation driven by a dedicated multi-channel sound amplifier Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio
Sunroof Expansive panoramic "Skyroof" Panoramic Sunroof
USB Ports Multiple fast portals including Type-A front slots and mid-row Type-C fast docks Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L
Voice Command Comprehensive AI command interpretation array linked to vehicle operations Yes
Wireless Charger Yes Yes

Exterior & Lighting

Body-Colored Bumpers Dual-tone integrated bumpers detailed with flush-fitting smart electric door handles Yes
DRLs Redesigned premium C-shaped signature LED Daytime Running Lights LED DRLs
Fog Lamps Bumper-integrated front LED cornering fog lights Yes
Headlight High-intensity clear-view LED projector headlamps with an integrated Auto-High Beam Booster module Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps
ORVMs with Turn Indicators Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding exterior mirrors housing sharp LED sequential side indicator blocks Yes - Power Folding
Rear Wiper & Defogger Fully integrated into the rear tailgate layout window element Yes
Roof Rails Integrated low-drag functional roof rails —
Tail Lamp Type Arrow-Head geometric rear split-LED combination lighting layout LED Tail Lamps
Tyre Size 235/65 R17 or R18 285/45 R21
Tyre Type Tubeless, Radial Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Type Steel/ Alloy 21-inch Alloy Wheels

Safety

ABS Yes Yes
Airbags 7 Airbags 7 Airbags
Brake Assist Performance hydraulic braking support Yes
EBD Yes Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Yes Yes - VDIM
Hill Hold Assist Automated downhill control Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Dual dedicated rear row anchors Yes
Rear Parking Camera Advanced 540-Degree Surround View Camera Suite providing multi-angle ground and blind-view tracing Yes - 360° Camera
Rear Parking Sensors Bumper-flush sound proximity sensors Yes - Surround View Monitor
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) High-accuracy live Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Yes

Other Specifications

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