Comparing the Skoda Kylaq 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 Skoda Kylaq is available at ₹899,900, while the Mahindra XEV 9e is priced at ₹2,189,993. 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 |
| Displacement | 999 cc | — |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.0L TSI Turbocharged Petrol | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed DSG (Automatic) | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 21.79 kmpl (MT) / 19.14 kmpl (DSG) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Power | 114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm | 170 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button |
| Torque | 178 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (DSG) | Automatic |
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 | 446 Litres | 663 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 189 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1105 kg | 2,200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4089 mm / 1783 mm / 1619 mm | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2566 mm | 2,775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (top) | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit Digital Display | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive | 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 | 10.1-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality |
| Push Start | Yes | Dashboard touch console engine start |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Integrated cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (base) / Leatherette (top) | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette |
| Sound System | 8 Speakers | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (top variants) | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) |
| Voice Command | — | Integrated with Alexa assistant support |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Lower sections finished in glossy piano black accents |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Edge-to-edge full-width LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Dual-tone powered mirrors housing turn-indicators and 360-view cameras |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear Defogger present; Wiper omitted to assist coupe aero-efficiency |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/55 R16 (base) / 215/50 R17 (top) | 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch / 17-inch Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° (top) | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Dual-sensor arrangement |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Candy WhiteBrilliant SilverBrilliant BlueCarbon SteelTornado RedDeep Black Pearl | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.2 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
