Kia Carens Clavis vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: November 1, 2026

Kia Carens Clavis price starts at Rs. 21.79 Lakh, which is Rs. 11,100 cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 21.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Carens Clavis returns a claimed 16.66 kmpl, while the XEV 9e offers a claimed 542 km/charge. On the performance front, the Carens Clavis uses a 1482cc engine producing 157.57bhp@5500rpm and the XEV 9e a 59kWh battery producing 228bhp.

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Carens Clavis vs XEV 9e Comparison Summary

Specification Kia Carens ClavisMahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 21.79 LakhRs. 21.90 Lakh
Mileage / Range 16.66 kmpl542 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1482 cc59 kWh
Max power / Motor 157.57bhp@5500rpm228bhp

Carens Clavis vs XEV 9e Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Carens Clavis GTX Plus Turbo DCTMahindra XEV 9e Pack One
Rating
1 review
5 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.79 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 21.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1482 cc Not Available
Body Type MUV,SUV SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 157.57bhp@5500rpm 228bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT Single Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Kia Carens Clavis Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 16.66 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 215/ 55 R17 245/55 R19
Boot Space Not Available 663 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 42,150 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Carens Clavis Insurance Rs. 89,211 XEV 9e Insurance
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Displacement
1482 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
170 kW
Engine Displacement
1482 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
59 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
157.57bhp@5500rpm
228bhp
Range
Not Available
542 km/charge
Max Torque
253Nm@1500~3500rpm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
GDi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
Eco/Normal/Sport
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Charging Time
Not Available
20Min with 140 kW DC
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Options
Not Available
13A (upto 3.2kW) | 7.2kW | 11.2kW | 180 kW DC
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
45 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
16.66 Kmpl
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Intelligent Semi Active
Wheels Type
Alloy Dual Tone
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5
Tyre Size
215/ 55 R17
245/55 R19
Wheel Size
17
19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.25
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Boot Space
Not Available
663 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4550*1800*1708 mm3
4789*1907*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2780 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
207 mm

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
Yes
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
No
Drive Modes
3
5
No of Speakers
5
4
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
2
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
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.25 inch
12.3 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
Yes
No
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 Split
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
Dual
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Driver Seat Only
No
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Driver
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
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
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold | Blind View Monitor on Cluster
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
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
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
Kia Connect
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Carens Clavis
  • Smart design looks clean and distinctive.
  • Enough cabin space for 6-7 average sized adults.
  • Super practical interior with plenty of storage spaces.
  • Loaded with features like a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, BOSE music system, 12.25-inch touchscreen etc.
  • The strong safety package includes 6 airbags, front and rear parking sensors, ADAS and more!
  • Good ride comfort and bump absorption over bad roads.
  • Wide range of engine and transmission options to choose from.
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
Kia Carens Clavis
  • Non-turbo petrol engine doesn’t get an automatic transmission option.
  • Diesel unavailable in the top-end variant. Diesel automatic restricted to the mid-range HTK+ only!
  • ADAS offered only with the top-end turbo-petrol automatic.
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in
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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

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The Kia Carens Clavis is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹11,100.

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