Kia Sorento vs Mahindra XEV 9e
Should you buy Kia Sorento 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. Kia Sorento price starts at Rs 27.99 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE 7-Seater Diesel (Diesel) and Mahindra XEV 9e price starts Rs 21.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Pack One (Electric).
Sorento Vs XEV 9e
| Key Highlights | Kia Sorento | Mahindra XEV 9e |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.45,97,207* | Rs.32,87,169* |
| Range (km) | - | 656 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | - | 79 |
| Charging Time | - | 20Min with 180 kW DC |
Kia Sorento vs Mahindra XEV 9e comparison
- Kia Sorento
- HTE 7-Seater Diesel (Diesel) 27.99 Lakh*
- HTE(O) 7-Seater Diesel (Diesel) 29.49 Lakh*
- HTK 7-Seater Diesel (Diesel) 32.49 Lakh*
- HTK 6-Seater Diesel (Diesel) 32.69 Lakh*
- HTK(A) 7-Seater Diesel (Diesel) 33.49 Lakh*
- HTK(A) 6-Seater Diesel (Diesel) 33.69 Lakh*
- HTK(A) Black Line 7-Seater Diesel (Diesel) 33.69 Lakh*
- HTK(A) Black Line 6-Seater Diesel (Diesel) 33.89 Lakh*
- HTX 7-Seater Diesel AWD (Diesel) 37.49 Lakh*
- HTX 6-Seater Diesel AWD (Diesel) 37.69 Lakh*
- HTX Black Line 7-Seater Diesel AWD (Diesel) 37.69 Lakh*
- HTX Black Line 6-Seater Diesel AWD (Diesel) 37.89 Lakh*
- HTX(A) 7-Seater Diesel AWD (Diesel) 38.49 Lakh*
- HTX(A) 6-Seater Diesel AWD (Diesel) 38.69 Lakh*
- HTX(A) Black Line 7-Seater Diesel AWD (Diesel) 38.69 Lakh*
- HTX(A) Black Line 6-Seater Diesel AWD (Diesel) 38.89 Lakh*
- HTE Hybrid 7-Seater (Petrol) 29.49 Lakh*
- HTE(O) Hybrid 7-Seater (Petrol) 30.99 Lakh*
- HTK Hybrid 7-Seater (Petrol) 33.99 Lakh*
- HTK Hybrid 6-Seater (Petrol) 34.19 Lakh*
- HTK(A) Hybrid 7-Seater (Petrol) 34.99 Lakh*
- HTK(A) Black Line Hybrid 7-Seater (Petrol) 35.19 Lakh*
- HTK(A) Hybrid 6-Seater (Petrol) 35.19 Lakh*
- HTK(A) Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater (Petrol) 35.39 Lakh*
- HTX Hybrid 7-Seater AWD (Petrol) 38.99 Lakh*
- HTX Black Line Hybrid 7-Seater AWD (Petrol) 39.19 Lakh*
- HTX Hybrid 6-Seater AWD (Petrol) 39.19 Lakh*
- HTX Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD (Petrol) 39.39 Lakh*
- HTX(A) Hybrid 7-Seater AWD (Petrol) 39.99 Lakh*
- HTX(A) Black Line Hybrid 7-Seater AWD (Petrol) 40.19 Lakh*
- HTX(A) Hybrid 6-Seater AWD (Petrol) 40.19 Lakh*
- HTX(A) Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD (Petrol) 40.39 Lakh*
Rs38.89 Lakh *VS - Mahindra XEV 9e
- Pack One (Electric) 21.90 Lakh*
- Pack One 7.2kw Charger (Electric) 22.40 Lakh*
- Pack One 11.2kw Charger (Electric) 22.65 Lakh*
- Pack Two (Electric) 24.90 Lakh*
- Pack Two 7.2kw Charger (Electric) 25.40 Lakh*
- Pack Two 11.2kw Charger (Electric) 25.65 Lakh*
- Pack Two 79kWh (Electric) 26.50 Lakh*
- Pack Two 79kwh 7.2kw Charger (Electric) 27 Lakh*
- Pack Two 79kwh 11.2kw Charger (Electric) 27.25 Lakh*
- Pack Three Select (Electric) 27.90 Lakh*
- Pack Three Select 7.2kw Charger (Electric) 28.40 Lakh*
- Pack Three Select 11.2kw Charger (Electric) 28.65 Lakh*
- Cineluxe Edition (Electric) 29.35 Lakh*
- Pack Three (Electric) 30.50 Lakh*
- Pack Three 7.2kw Charger (Electric) 31 Lakh*
- Pack Three 11.2kw Charger (Electric) 31.25 Lakh*
Rs31.25 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.45,97,207* | Rs.32,87,169* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.87,497/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.64,190/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.1,79,192 | Rs.1,26,419 |
| User Rating | Based on 7 Reviews | Based on 123 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. ✕ | - | ₹1.20/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 ✕ | 2.2 CRDi | 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) ✕ | 2151 | 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 67 | - |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations. ✕ | BS VI 2.0 | ZEV |
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. ✕ | Multi-link suspension | Multi-link suspension |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled. ✕ | - | Intelligent Semi Active |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4810 | 4789 |
| 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 ✕ | 1900 | 1907 |
| 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 ✕ | 1700 | 1694 |
| 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. ✕ | - | 207 |
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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. ✕ | 2 Zone | 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 |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Navigation or Infotainment Mid Closeup | ||
| Front Air Vents | ||
| Steering Wheel | ||
| DashBoard | ||
| Instrument Cluster | ||
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Interior Lighting | - | Ambient light |
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Exterior
| Rear Right Side | ||
| Wheel | ||
| Headlight | ||
| Front Left Side | ||
| Available Colours | White Pearl Interstellar Grey Volcanic Sand Mineral Blue Cityscape-Green +1 MoreSorento Colours | Everest White Ruby Velvet Stealth Black Desert Myst SATIN-BLACK +4 MoreXEV 9e Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | Yes |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Yes |
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Advance Internet
| Remote Vehicle Status Check | - | Yes |
| Over the Air (OTA) Updates | - | Yes |
| Google / Alexa Connectivity | - | Yes |
| Remote AC On/Off | - | 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 |
| Wifi Connectivity The car can connect to Wi-Fi networks for internet access. Helps in navigation, music, sending SOS alerts, vehicle tracking etc.✕ | - | Yes |
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