Kia Carens Clavis vs Mahindra XEV 9S
Should you buy Kia Carens Clavis or Mahindra XEV 9S? 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. Kia Carens Clavis price starts at Rs 11.23 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol) and Mahindra XEV 9S price starts Rs 20.65 Lakh ex-showroom for Pack One Above 59kWh 7-Seater (Electric).
Carens Clavis Vs XEV 9S
| Key Highlights | Kia Carens Clavis | Mahindra XEV 9S |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.22,30,172* | Rs.32,66,168* |
| Range (km) | - | 679 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | - | 79 |
| Charging Time | - | 8 / 11.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger) |
Kia Carens Clavis vs Mahindra XEV 9S comparison
- Kia Carens Clavis
- HTE Diesel (Diesel) 13.14 Lakh*
- HTE (O) Diesel (Diesel) 14.25 Lakh*
- HTE EX Diesel (Diesel) 14.76 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Diesel (Diesel) 16.32 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Diesel (Diesel) 17.10 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.37 Lakh*
- HTK Plus 6Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.45 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 18.89 Lakh*
- HTE (Petrol) 11.23 Lakh*
- HTE (O) (Petrol) 12.23 Lakh*
- HTE EX (Petrol) 12.74 Lakh*
- HTE (O) Turbo (Petrol) 13.02 Lakh*
- HTE EX Turbo (Petrol) 13.65 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Turbo (Petrol) 15.20 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Turbo (Petrol) 16.22 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 16.65 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Turbo 6Str DCT (Petrol) 16.73 Lakh*
- X-Line Turbo 6Str DCT (Petrol) 17.28 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Turbo DCT (Petrol) 17.66 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Turbo 6Str DCT (Petrol) 17.74 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo (Petrol) 17.96 Lakh*
- HTX Turbo iMT (Petrol) 18.17 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo (Petrol) 18.69 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo 6Str (Petrol) 18.84 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo DCT 6Str (Petrol) 18.91 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo iMT (Petrol) 19.13 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo iMT 6Str (Petrol) 19.13 Lakh*
- HTX (O) Turbo 6Str DCT (Petrol) 19.50 Lakh*
- HTX (O) Turbo DCT (Petrol) 19.50 Lakh*
- GTX Turbo DCT (Petrol) 19.83 Lakh*
- HTX (O) A Turbo 6Str DCT (Petrol) 19.88 Lakh*
- HTX (O) A Turbo DCT (Petrol) 19.88 Lakh*
- GTX Turbo 6Str DCT (Petrol) 19.91 Lakh*
- HTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 20.87 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Turbo 6Str DCT (Petrol) 21.67 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 21.67 Lakh*
- X-Line Turbo DCT (Petrol) 21.67 Lakh*
Rs18.89 Lakh *VS - Mahindra XEV 9S
- Pack One Above 59kWh 7-Seater (Electric) 20.65 Lakh*
- Pack One Above 79kWh 7-Seater (Electric) 22.65 Lakh*
- Pack Two Above 79kWh 7-Seater (Electric) 25.95 Lakh*
- Pack Two Above 70kWh 7-Seater (Electric) 25.05 Lakh*
- Pack Three 79kWh 7-Seater (Electric) 27.85 Lakh*
- Pack Three Above 79kWh 7-Seater (Electric) 29.95 Lakh*
- Pack Two Above 70kWh 6-Seater (Electric) 26 Lakh*
- Pack Two Above 79kWh 6-Seater (Electric) 26.90 Lakh*
- Pack Three 79kWh 6-Seater (Electric) 28.80 Lakh*
- Pack Three Above 79kWh 6-Seater (Electric) 30.90 Lakh*
Rs30.90 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.22,30,172* | Rs.32,66,168* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.43,156/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.62,160/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.82,271 | Rs.1,40,668 |
| User Rating | Based on 49 Reviews | Based on 38 Reviews |
| Brochure | Brochure not available | |
| Running Cost Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge. ✕ | - | ₹1.16/km |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | 1.5l CRDi VGT | Not applicable |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1493 | Not applicable |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | Not applicable |
| Fast Charging Fast charging typically refers to direct current (DC) charging from an EV charge station, and is generally quicker than AC charging. Not all fast chargers are equal, though, and this depends on their rated output. ✕ | Not applicable | Yes |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 19.54 | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 45 | - |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations. ✕ | BS VI 2.0 | ZEV |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Multi-link suspension |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | Tilt &Telescopic | Tilt &Telescopic |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4550 | 4737 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1800 | 1900 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1708 | 1747 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 201 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Front Air Vents | ||
| Steering Wheel | ||
| DashBoard | ||
| Instrument Cluster | ||
| Glove Box It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Interior Lighting | Ambient light | Ambient light |
| Digital Cluster | Yes | Yes |
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Exterior
| Rear Right Side | ||
| Wheel | ||
| Headlight | ||
| Taillight | ||
| Front Left Side | ||
| Available Colours | Glacier White Pearl Ivory Silver Gloss Clear White Pewter Olive Dark Gun Metal +3 MoreCarens Clavis Colours | Everest White Ruby Velvet Stealth Black Desert Myst Nebula Blue +1 MoreXEV 9S Colours |
| Body Type | MUVAll MUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | - | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | - |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | No | Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | Yes |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | No | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | Yes | Yes |
| E-Call & I-Call | Yes | - |
| Over the Air (OTA) Updates | Yes | Yes |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Kia Carens Clavis
- The new design looks more SUVish. Full-LED lighting, 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails add to the appeal.
- Loaded with features: twin 12.3-inch displays, 8-speaker BOSE branded audio system, 360° camera, front seat ventilation, wireless charging — the works!
- Space. One of the select few cars that can accommodate 6/7 adults with relative ease.
Mahindra XEV 9S
- Striking Design: Looks premium and modern thanks to its lighting setup.
- Feature Rich: Gets all the features you can expect from a car of this price. No major misses.
- Highway Friendly: 500 km of real world range is more than enough for intercity commutes.
Kia Carens Clavis
- No CVT option with the non-turbo petrol engine. Diesel-automatic is available in a single variant.
- Features such as wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and rear seat ventilation could have been offered with the top-variants.
- ADAS is offered only with the turbo-petrol engine + DCT combination in the top model.
Mahindra XEV 9S
- Sub-par Interior Quality: Not a premium as expected
- Low Boot Space: Barely any space left when all three rows are up.
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