Kia Sorento vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Mahindra XEV 9e price starts at Rs. 31.25 Lakh, which is Rs. 9.14 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Sorento, priced at Rs. 40.39 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Sorento returns a claimed 19.6 kmpl, while the XEV 9e offers a claimed 656 km/charge. On the performance front, the Sorento uses a 1598cc engine producing 178bhp and the XEV 9e a 79kWh battery producing 282bhp. If you're deciding between the Sorento and XEV 9e, the XEV 9e is the better pick for affordability.

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Sorento vs XEV 9e Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SorentoMahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 40.39 LakhRs. 31.25 Lakh
Mileage / Range 19.6 kmpl656 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1598 cc79 kWh
Max power / Motor 178bhp282bhp

Sorento vs XEV 9e Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sorento HTX A Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWDMahindra XEV 9e Pack Three 11.2kw Charger
Rating
2 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 40.39 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 31.25 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1598 cc Not Available
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 178bhp 282bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6 -Speed AT Single Speed
Drive Type AWD RWD
Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 19.6 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 235/ 55 R19 245/55 R19
Boot Space 179 Liters 663 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags 10 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 78,132 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 60,452 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Sorento Insurance XEV 9e Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1598 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid
Not Available
Motor Power
64 kW
210 kW
Engine Displacement
1598 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
79 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
178bhp
282bhp
Range
Not Available
656 km/charge
Max Torque
265Nm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6 -Speed AT
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
Eco| Sport | Smart
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Mild Hybrid
3
Not Available
Charging Time
Not Available
20Min with 180 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
8 / 11.7 h (11.2 kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20Min with 180 kW DC

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
Fuel Capacity
67 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
19.6 kmpl
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Intelligent Semi Active
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Wheels Type
Alloy
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5
Tyre Size
235/ 55 R19
245/55 R19
Wheel Size
19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
813 Litres
Not Available
Seating Capacity
6
5
Boot Space
179 Liters
663 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Powered
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
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
4815*1900*1785 mm3
4789*1907*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2815 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
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Yes
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Semi
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
5
No of Speakers
12
16
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Dolby Atmos
Not Available
Available
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
12.3 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
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
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Dual
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Driver
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
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
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Not Available
Exterior Camera
360° Camera
Not Available
Airbags
10
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
10
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
Kia Connect 2.0
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes

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

Is Mahindra XEV 9e Better Than Kia Sorento?

100% users have chosen Mahindra XEV 9e over Kia Sorento in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 11 users have also rated Mahindra XEV 9e and Kia Sorento on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor XEV 9e Sorento
Mileage 5.0 1.5
Performance 5.0 2.5
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 5.0 2.5
Safety 5.0 5.0
Features 5.0 5.0
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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 Sorento Vs Mahindra XEV 9e FAQs

Which car is best between Kia Sorento vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sorento vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
The Mahindra XEV 9e is cheaper than Kia Sorento by ₹9.14 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sorento vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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