Isuzu S-CAB Z VS Mahindra XEV 9e Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

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Difference between Isuzu S-CAB Z vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Comparing top models: 4×2 MT vs Pack Three 11.2kw Charger. Mahindra XEV 9e's top variant is priced ₹15.35 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Max Power, Airbags, Parking Sensors and Transmission.

Max Power

4×2 MT

77.77bhp@3800rpm

Pack Three 11.2kw Charger

282bhp

Airbags

4×2 MT

Pack Three 11.2kw Charger

Parking Sensors

4×2 MT

Rear

Pack Three 11.2kw Charger

Front & Rear

Transmission

4×2 MT

5-Speed Manual

Pack Three 11.2kw Charger

Single Speed Automatic

Key Highlights of Isuzu S-CAB Z vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Specification	Isuzu S-CAB Z	Mahindra XEV 9e
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹15.90 Lakh	₹21.90 Lakh
Engine	2499 cc
Max Power	77.77bhp@3800rpm	228bhp
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	Single Speed Automatic
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	5 Seater
Body Type	MPV	SUV

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Isuzu S-CAB Z

4x2 MT ▾

₹15.90 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Mahindra XEV 9e

Pack One ▾

₹21.90 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Isuzu S-CAB Z · 4x2 MT

15.90 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹26,097/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Mahindra XEV 9e · Pack One

21.90 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹35,945/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Isuzu S-CAB Z vs Mahindra XEV 9e EMI

Standard bank financing gives Isuzu S-CAB Z at ₹26,097 per month and Mahindra XEV 9e at ₹35,945 per month as monthly EMI.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 9 ▲

Engine	2499 cc	—
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	—
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	77.77bhp@3800rpm	228bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	176Nm@1500-2400rpm	380Nm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Drivetrain	4x2	RWD
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	Single Speed Automatic
Regenerative Braking	—	Yes

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 4 ▲

Length Width Height	5295 mm × 1860 mm × 1840 mm	4789 mm × 1907 mm × 1694 mm
Wheelbase	3095 mm	2775 mm
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Litres	—

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 14 ▲

Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Leaf spring suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering	Hydraulic	Electric
Additional Steering Features	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Tyres	205/75 R16 Radial	245/55 R19 Radial Tubeless
Wheels	16 Inch	19 Inch
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	—	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	—	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	—	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	—	Yes
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes

⊞ Exterior 6 ▲

Antenna	Shark fin	Shark Fin
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	—

⊞ Safety & Security 7 ▲

NCAP Rating	—	bharat ncap safety rating: 5 Star; bharat ncap child safety rating: 5 Star
Airbags	2	6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	—	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	—	Yes
Child Safety Lock	—	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 16 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Yes
Parking Assist	—	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Yes	Height & Reach
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Keyless Start/ Button Start	—	Yes
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	—	Yes
Split Rear Seat	—	60:40 Split
Power Windows	—	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	—	Powered
Rain-sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Rear Defogger	—	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 6 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	Yes
Audio System	4 Front & Rear	4 Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	—	Yes
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Wireless Charger	—	No

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Splash White

Galena Greay Metallc

Titanium Silver

Comic Black Mica

Desert Myst

Everest White

Tango Red

Deep Forest

Nebula Blue

Ruby Velvet

Stealth Black

SATIN-BLACK

Satin White

Isuzu S-CAB Z comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Isuzu S-CAB Z Rs. 15.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Skoda Kushaq Rs. 10.69 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Just Launched 24 Sep 2026 Mahindra Thar OG Rs. 10.32 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Renault Duster Rs. 10.49 Lakh - 18.69 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Nissan Tekton Rs. 10.49 Lakh - 18.59 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Maruti Suzuki Brezza Rs. 7.40 Lakh - 13.71 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	5	7 / 6	6	6	6	6
Engine	2499 cc	1498 cc - 999 cc	1497 cc - 1997 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc	1462 cc - 998 cc
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel / Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol / Cng
Max Power	77.77 bhp	147.51 bhp - 114 bhp	116.93 bhp - 159.58 bhp	99 bhp - 161 bhp	98.63 bhp - 160.77 bhp	102 bhp - 109 bhp
Mileage	-	18.72 - 19.76 kmpl	9 kmpl	17.75 - 19.41 kmpl	17.8 - 19.4 kmpl	19.89 - 26.9 km/kg kmpl
Boot Space	-	385 Litres	-	518 Litres	518 Litres	328 Litres
Airbags	2	6	6	6	6	6

Mahindra XEV 9e comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Mahindra XEV 9e Rs. 21.90 Lakh - 31.25 Lakh Ex-Showroom	MG Motor MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV Rs. 25.70 Lakh - 27.80 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Vinfast Limo Green Rs. 22.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Isuzu Hi-Lander Rs. 21.50 Lakh - 23.60 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Kia Sorento Rs. 27.99 Lakh - 40.39 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Single Speed Automatic / 1	Automatic	Single Speed Automatic	6	6 / 8
Engine	-	1498 cc	-	1898 cc	1598 cc - 2151 cc
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Electric	Diesel	Petrol / Diesel
Max Power	228 bhp - 282 bhp	198 bhp	201.15 bhp	160.92 bhp	235 bhp - 190 bhp
Mileage	-	-	-	12.4 kmpl	18.5 kmpl
Boot Space	663 Litres	192 Litres	126 Litres	-	179 Litres
Airbags	6	6	4	2	7 - 10