Honda City Hybrid vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Should you buy Honda City Hybrid or Mahindra XEV 9e? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Honda City Hybrid price starts at Rs 20 Lakh ex-showroom for ZX CVT (Petrol) and Mahindra XEV 9e price starts Rs 21.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Pack One (Electric).

City Hybrid Vs XEV 9e

Key Highlights	Honda City Hybrid	Mahindra XEV 9e
On Road Price	Rs.22,95,495^*	Rs.32,98,230^*
Range (km)	-	656
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	79
Charging Time	-	20Min with 180 kW DC

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Honda City Hybrid
Rs20 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XEV 9e
Rs31.25 Lakh^*
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Honda City Hybrid
ZX CVT
20 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XEV 9e
Pack Three 11.2kw Charger
31.25 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	ZX CVT	Pack Three 11.2kw Charger
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.22,95,495^*	Rs.32,98,230^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.43,872/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.63,910/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.60,316	Rs.1,41,979
User Rating	4.2 Based on 70 Reviews	4.8 Based on 116 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.20/km

Basic Information

ZX CVT

Pack Three 11.2kw Charger

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.22,95,495^*

Rs.32,98,230^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.43,872/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.63,910/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.60,316

Rs.1,41,979

User Rating

4.2

Based on 70 Reviews

4.8

Based on 116 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.20/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	i-VTEC	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1498	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	20Min with 180 kW DC
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	79
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	96.55bhp@5600-6400rpm	282bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	127Nm@4500-5000rpm	380Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	656 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	8 / 11.7 h (11.2 kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	20Min with 180 kW DC
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	4
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	E-CVT	Single Speed
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	13A (upto 3.2kW) \| 7.2kW \| 11.2kW \| 180 kW DC
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

i-VTEC

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1498

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Mileage City (kmpl)	20.15	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	23.38	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	27.13	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	176	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled	Intelligent Semi Active
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.3	10
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Solid Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	176	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	40.95	-
Tyre Size	185/55 R16	245/55 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	6.33	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	25.87	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	R16	19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	19
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Multi-link suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled

Intelligent Semi Active

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4583	4789
Width (mm)	1748	1907
Height (mm)	1489	1694
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	207
Wheel Base (mm)	2600	2775
Front Tread (mm)	1496	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1485	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1280	-
Grossweight (kg)	1655	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	165	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	410	663
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Digital Cluster	Semi	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	-
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicGolden Brown MetallicObsidian Blue PearlMeteoroid Grey MetallicRadiant Red Metallic+1 MoreCity Hybrid Colours	Everest WhiteRuby VelvetStealth BlackDesert MystNebula BlueDeep ForestTango RedSatin White+3 MoreXEV 9e Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	No	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Single Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Tyre Size	185/55 R16	245/55 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicGolden Brown MetallicObsidian Blue PearlMeteoroid Grey Metallic+1 MoreCity Hybrid Colours

Everest WhiteRuby VelvetStealth BlackDesert MystNebula Blue+3 MoreXEV 9e Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	Yes	-
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Road Departure Mitigation System	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Road Departure Mitigation System

Adaptive Cruise Control

Advance Internet
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Smartwatch App

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	16
Additional Features	Premium Surround Sound System, Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay)	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	4	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	Dual
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	-	Yes
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda City Hybrid
- Great fuel efficiency: Offers segment best fuel efficiency with its strong hybrid powertrain
- Quick performance: Gives you quick acceleration thanks to the assist from the electric motor
- Good features: Comes with an 8-inch touchscreen, 7-inch digital driver’s display, ADAS, and a lane-watch camera
Mahindra XEV 9e
- Two battery pack options with an estimated real-world range of 400-500km and 175kW DC fast charging compatibility feels reassuring on long road trips
- The strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS. Works well in Indian conditions and very useful in low visibility situations
- Performance: Smooth for regular usage and punchy on highways
- Feature-rich: Triple 12.3-inch displays, 16-speaker Harman/Kardon audio, auto park, and powered and ventilated front seats

Honda City Hybrid
- Limited rear seat space: Tall passengers will feel cramped due to less headroom
- Missing features: A 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, and a branded sound system would’ve been a nice addition
- Less boot space: Boot space gets reduced compared to the standard version because of the battery placement
Mahindra XEV 9e
- Rear seat experience could be better: Sloping roofline limits headroom and under thigh support feels less for tall people

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