Mahindra XEV 9e vs Skoda Kushaq

Last Updated: August 15, 2026

Skoda Kushaq price starts at Rs. 10.69 Lakh, which is Rs. 11.21 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra XEV 9e, priced at Rs. 21.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Kushaq returns a claimed 19.66 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 Kushaq a 999cc engine producing 114bhp@5000-5500rpm. If you're deciding between the XEV 9e and Kushaq, the Kushaq is the better pick for affordability.

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XEV 9e vs Kushaq Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra XEV 9eSkoda Kushaq
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 21.90 LakhRs. 10.69 Lakh
Mileage / Range 542 km/charge19.66 kmpl
Engine / Battery 59 kWh999 cc
Max power / Motor 228bhp114bhp@5000-5500rpm

XEV 9e vs Kushaq Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra XEV 9e Pack OneSkoda Kushaq 1.0L Classic Plus
Rating
4 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Mahindra Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.69 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 228bhp 114bhp@5000-5500rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox Single Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Skoda Kushaq Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 19.66 Kmpl
Tyre Size 245/55 R19 205/60 R16
Boot Space 663 Liters 385 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 155 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 20,679 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 97,948 XEV 9e Insurance Rs. 45,367 Kushaq Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
999 cc
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
1.0 TSI Petrol
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
114bhp@5000-5500rpm
Range
542 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
380Nm
178Nm@1750-4000rpm
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
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1232-1265 Kg
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
Not Available
Charging Time
20Min with 140 kW DC
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
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
19.66 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
16
Shock Absorbers Type
Intelligent Semi Active
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5
Not Available
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
205/60 R16
Wheel Size
19
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1405 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
663 Liters
385 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Yes
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Single Pane
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
155 mm
Length*Width*Height
4789*1907*1694 mm3
4229*1760*1612 mm3
Wheelbase
2775 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
207 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
5
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
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
Not Available
No of Tweeter
2
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Yes
No
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
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
7 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
No
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
3
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
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
Yes
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
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
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
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
1650 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
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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
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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 Skoda Kushaq FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra XEV 9e vs Skoda Kushaq?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra XEV 9e vs Skoda Kushaq?
The Skoda Kushaq is cheaper than Mahindra XEV 9e by ₹11.21 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra XEV 9e vs Skoda Kushaq?
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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