Honda City vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: September 8, 2026

Honda City price starts at Rs. 12.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 9.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 21.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the City returns a claimed 27.26 kmpl, while the XEV 9e offers a claimed 542 km/charge. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 119.35bhp@6600rpm and the XEV 9e a 59kWh battery producing 228bhp. If you're deciding between the City and XEV 9e, the City is the better pick for affordability.

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City vs XEV 9e Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CityMahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.00 LakhRs. 21.90 Lakh
Mileage / Range 27.26 kmpl542 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1498 cc59 kWh
Max power / Motor 119.35bhp@6600rpm228bhp

City vs XEV 9e Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City SVMahindra XEV 9e Pack One
Rating
8 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Honda Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 21.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc Not Available
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 119.35bhp@6600rpm 228bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 27.26 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 245/55 R19
Boot Space 506 Liters 663 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 23,211 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 56,914 City Insurance Rs. 97,948 XEV 9e Insurance
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Displacement
1498 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
DOHC with VTC
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
170 kW
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
59 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
119.35bhp@6600rpm
228bhp
Range
Not Available
542 km/charge
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Charging Time
Not Available
20Min with 140 kW DC
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
6 / 8.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20Min with 140 kW DC

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
27.26 kmpl
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Intelligent Semi Active
Suspension Rear
6
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
245/55 R19
Wheel Size
15
19
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
506 Liters
663 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Yes
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
4789*1907*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
207 mm

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
5
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
12.3 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
3
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
4
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Yes
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
1580 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • Two battery pack options & estimated real world range of 400-500km
  • Superb infotainment experience: triple 12
  • 3” screens + Harman/Kardon with Dolby Atmos
  • Strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS & 5 Star BNCAP rated too
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Difference between the 9e and 9s
  • The Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra XEV 9S differ mainly in design and practicality. The XEV 9e features a sporty coupe-style design with a focus on style and driving experience, while the XEV 9S offers a more traditional SUV design with better space and practicality, making it more suitable for family use. Additionally, the XEV 9S may offer more seating capacity and comfort-focused features compared to the 9e. For more detailed insights and a side-by-side comparison, we recommend checking the comparison link for better clarity. https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/mahindra-xev-9e-vs-mahindra-xev-9s

Honda City Vs Mahindra XEV 9e FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated Honda City on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
The Honda City is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹9.90 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
As per the users experiences the Honda City has better performance.

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