Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and the Mahindra XEV 9e side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available at ₹369,899, while the Mahindra XEV 9e is priced at ₹2,149,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Mahindra XEV 9e's N/A (Electric), producing 50.4 kW@5600 rpm and 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) 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 | Standard 12V car battery | NMC / LFP Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 998 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front‑Wheel Drive | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | K-Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (AWD - Dual) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5‑speed | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 24.90 kmpl | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 50.4 kW@5600 rpm | 282 bhp (RWD) / 394 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 91 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 438 Nm (RWD) / 704 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | 5‑speed Manual / 5‑speed AMT | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 59 kWh / 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~20 min (10-80%, 175 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC Fast (175 kW) |
| Range | — | 656 km (79 kWh - ARAI) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 214 l | 663 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2750 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 740–757 kg | 2200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3530 mm × ~1490 mm × ~1520 mm | 4791 mm / 1907 mm / 1694 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2380 mm | 2775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Collapsible/adjustable steering column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual air conditioning | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Semi‑digital | 3x12.3-inch Triple Display Setup |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - ADAS Level 2+ |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front |
| Infotainment System | Available touchscreen (7″ SmartPlay Studio on higher trims) | 12.3-inch Central Touchscreen + 12.3-inch Passenger Display |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Manual adjustable ORVMs | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front power windows on most trims | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric seats | Nappa Leather |
| Sound System | 2‑4 speaker audio (varies by trim) | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof (large) |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C + V2L |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes (painted bumpers on most trims) | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen headlamps | LED Matrix Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Standard halogen combination lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 145/80 R13 | 245/45 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 20-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 airbags standard | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid WhiteMetallic Silky SilverMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Speedy BlueMetallic Sizzling RedPremium Earth GoldPearl Bluish Black | Nebula BlueEverest WhiteStealth BlackTango RedRuby VelvetDesert MystDeep Forest |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.3 |
