Mahindra XEV 9e vs Renault Duster

Last Updated: September 12, 2026

Renault Duster price starts at Rs. 18.69 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.21 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 21.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Duster returns a claimed 18.45 kmpl, while the XEV 9e offers a claimed 656 km/charge. On the performance front, the XEV 9e uses a 79kWh battery producing 282bhp and the Duster a 1333cc engine producing 161bhp@5250rpm. If you're deciding between the XEV 9e and Duster, the Duster is the better pick for affordability.

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XEV 9e vs Duster Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra XEV 9eRenault Duster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 21.90 LakhRs. 18.69 Lakh
Mileage / Range 656 km/charge18.45 kmpl
Engine / Battery 79 kWh1333 cc
Max power / Motor 282bhp161bhp@5250rpm

XEV 9e vs Duster Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three 11.2kw ChargerRenault Duster Iconic Launch Edition DCT
Rating
4 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 31.25 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.69 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1333 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 282bhp 161bhp@5250rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Single Speed 6-Speed DCT
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Renault Duster Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 18.45 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/55 R19 225/55 R18
Boot Space 663 Liters 518 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 36,155 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.26 Lakh XEV 9e Insurance Duster Insurance
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Displacement
Not Available
1333 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Turbo TCe 160
Motor Power
210 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1333 cc
Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Available
Max Power
282bhp
161bhp@5250rpm
Range
656 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
380Nm
280Nm@2000-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Single Speed
6-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
GDI
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
4
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Comfort|Eco|Perso
Charging Time
20Min with 180 kW DC
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
8 / 11.7 h (11.2 kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
20Min with 180 kW DC
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
18.45 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
Shock Absorbers Type
Intelligent Semi Active
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5
5.2
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
225/55 R18
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
10.25
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
48
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
663 Liters
518 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4789*1907*1694 mm3
4346*1815*1701 mm3
Wheelbase
2775 mm
2657 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
207 mm
212 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
parcel shelf
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Wireless smarphone replication compatible with Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Drive Modes
5
3
No of Speakers
16
6
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
parcel shelf
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Dolby Atmos
Available
Not 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
Not Available
10.1 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
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
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
3
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
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
7
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 )
Front
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Google Maps | Google Play |Google Assistant
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
1820 kg

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 Renault Duster Better Than Mahindra XEV 9e?

100% users have chosen Renault Duster over Mahindra XEV 9e in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 13 users have also rated Renault Duster and Mahindra XEV 9e on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated Renault Duster on all the rating factors.
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 Duster XEV 9e
Mileage 3.3 5.0
Performance 3.3 5.0
Comfort 4.7 5.0
Maintenance 3.3 5.0
Safety 4.0 5.0
Features 1.7 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

Mahindra XEV 9e Vs Renault Duster FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra XEV 9e vs Renault Duster?
Mahindra XEV 9e has out rated Renault Duster on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra XEV 9e vs Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹3.21 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra XEV 9e vs Renault Duster?
As per the users experiences the Mahindra XEV 9e has better performance.

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