Mahindra XEV 9e vs Renault Duster

Last Updated: October 27, 2026

Renault Duster price starts at Rs. 10.49 Lakh, which is Rs. 11.41 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 19.41 kmpl, while the XEV 9e offers a claimed 542 km/charge. On the performance front, the XEV 9e uses a 59kWh battery producing 228bhp and the Duster a 999cc engine producing 99bhp@5000rpm. 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. 10.49 Lakh
Mileage / Range 542 km/charge19.41 kmpl
Engine / Battery 59 kWh999 cc
Max power / Motor 228bhp99bhp@5000rpm

XEV 9e vs Duster Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra XEV 9e Pack OneRenault Duster Authentic 1.0 Turbo
Rating
5 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.49 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 228bhp 99bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox Single Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Renault Duster Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 19.41 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/55 R19 225/60 R17
Boot Space 663 Liters 518 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 20,292 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 89,211 XEV 9e Insurance Rs. 44,666 Duster Insurance
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Displacement
Not Available
999 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Turbo TCe 100
Motor Power
170 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
999 cc
Battery Capacity
59 kWh
Not Available
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Available
Max Power
228bhp
99bhp@5000rpm
Range
542 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
380Nm
166Nm@2000-3750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
Single Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
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
No
Charging Time
20Min with 140 kW DC
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Charging Options
13A (upto 3.2kW) | 7.2kW | 11.2kW | 180 kW DC
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
6 / 8.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
20Min with 140 kW DC
Not Available

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

Shock Absorbers Type
Intelligent Semi Active
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5
5.2
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
225/60 R17
Wheel Size
19
17
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
663 Liters
518 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
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

USB Charger
Front & Rear
No
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
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
No
All
Drive Modes
5
No
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Yes
No
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Not Available
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
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
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Quality Control
No
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Dual
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
No
No
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
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
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
No
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Driver Attention Warning
No
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

grossWeight
Not Available
1800 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 14 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.
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 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?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra XEV 9e vs Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹11.41 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra XEV 9e vs Renault Duster?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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