Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: August 19, 2026

Kia Seltos price starts at Rs. 11.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 21.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the XEV 9e offers a claimed 542 km/charge. On the performance front, the Seltos uses a 1497cc engine producing 113bhp@6300rpm and the XEV 9e a 59kWh battery producing 228bhp. If you're deciding between the Seltos and XEV 9e, the Seltos is the better pick for affordability.

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Seltos vs XEV 9e Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SeltosMahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.00 LakhRs. 21.90 Lakh
Mileage / Range Not Available542 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1497 cc59 kWh
Max power / Motor 113bhp@6300rpm228bhp

Seltos vs XEV 9e Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Seltos HTEMahindra XEV 9e Pack One
Rating
54 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 21.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1497 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 113bhp@6300rpm 228bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type 2WD RWD
Colors
Kia Seltos Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size 205/65 R16 245/55 R19
Boot Space 447 Liters 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. 21,277 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 53,234 Seltos Insurance Rs. 97,948 XEV 9e Insurance
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Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
SmartStream G1.5
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
170 kW
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
59 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
113bhp@6300rpm
228bhp
Range
Not Available
542 km/charge
Max Torque
144Nm@4500rpm
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
2WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
MPi
Not Available
Turbo Charger
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
47 Liters
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Intelligent Semi Active
Suspension Rear
6
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5
Tyre Size
205/65 R16
245/55 R19
Wheel Size
16
19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
3
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
447 Liters
663 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
No
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4460*1830*1635 mm3
4789*1907*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
207 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
Sunglass Holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
5
No of Speakers
6
4
Adjustable Steering
3
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Sunglass Holder
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
No
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
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
10.25 inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
No
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
3
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
No
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
No
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
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
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
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
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
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
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kia Seltos
  • Looks aggressive and has strong road presence.
  • Cabin space is accommodating for a family of 5.
  • 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX, rear camera, TPMS and a lot more safety as standard. Higher variants add ADAS, 360-degree camera and more!
  • Variety of engines and transmissions means there’s a Seltos for different use cases.
  • Interior feels well built. Solid fitment quality.
  • Feature-rich: 30-inch panoramic display, 8-speaker BOSE music system, ventilated front seats, powered driver’s seat with memory, panoramic sunroof and a lot more.
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 Seltos
  • Styling isn’t as sleek, sporty and understated as the previous car. This car looks more polarising vs the universal likeability of the predecessor.
  • Plastic panels used throughout the cabin can scratch easily.
  • Some minor feature misses: Powered tailgate, boss lever to adjust co-driver’s seat, rear seat ventilation (like the Syros)
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

Kia Seltos Vs Mahindra XEV 9e FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated Kia Seltos on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹10.90 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Seltos vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
As per the users experiences the Kia Seltos has better performance.

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