Comparing the Maruti Suzuki Fronx 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 Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available at ₹684,998, while the Kia EV9 is priced at ₹13,000,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx comes with a 1197 cc (1.2L) unit compared to the Kia EV9's N/A (Electric), producing 73.6 kW@5500rpm and 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 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 | 12V | 99.8 kWh Lithium-Ion NCM Battery (IP67) |
| Displacement | 1197 cc (1.2L) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD / AWD |
| Engine Type | 1.2 L K-Series (Petrol) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) - Triple Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Petrol+CNG | Electric |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT, 5-Speed AMT, 6-Speed AT | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | Petrol MT: up to 21.79 km/l Petrol AT: up to 22.89 km/l CNG: up to 28.51 km/kg | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 (1.2L) / 3 (1.0L Turbo) | — |
| Power | 73.6 kW@5500rpm | 379 bhp (RWD) / 514 bhp (AWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 147.6@2000 | 700 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| 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 |
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| Boot Space | 308 litres | 333 Litres (all rows up) + 90 L frunk |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 3200 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 185 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 965–1060 kg | 2600 kg (AWD) |
| Length, Width, Height | Length: 3995 mm • Width: 1765 mm • Height: 1550 mm | 5010 mm / 1980 mm / 1755 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 3100 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Analog with MID / Digital (variant-wise) | 12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - Highway Driving Pilot (Level 2 ADAS) |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front + 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen | 12.3-inch + 5-inch Climate Control Screen |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes - Individual Rear Controls |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes (select variants) | Yes - 2nd Row Relaxation Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric / Premium Fabric / Leatherette (variant-wise) | Leather / Nappa Leather (top) |
| Sound System | 6-speaker premium audio | Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | — | Yes - USB-C throughout + V2L |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | LED (higher variants) | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Projector | Digital Pattern Projection LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/60 R16 | 285/45 R21 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel / Alloy | 21-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - VDIM |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Surround View Monitor |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Nexa BlueOpulent RedArctic WhiteEarthen BrownSplendid SilverGrandeur GreyBluish BlackEarthen Brown with Bluish Black RoofSplendid Silver with Bluish Black RoofOpulent Red + Black | Snow WhiteAurora Black PearlOcean BluePanthera MetalPebble Gray |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 3.7 |
