Kia Carens Clavis VS Mahindra XEV 9e Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

Both Kia Carens Clavis and Mahindra XEV 9e are fine cars, no argument there. The point is which one fits your life better. Check the engine, mileage and features together and the answer usually becomes clear on its own.

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Specification	Kia Carens Clavis	Mahindra XEV 9e
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹17.45 Lakh	₹21.90 Lakh
Engine	1493 cc	—
Max Power	114bhp@4000rpm	228bhp
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Transmission	6-Speed AT Automatic	Single Speed Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	17.5 kmpl	—
Seating Capacity	6 Seater	5 Seater
Body Type	SUV	SUV

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Kia Carens Clavis

HTK Plus 6Str Diesel AT ▾

₹17.45 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Mahindra XEV 9e

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₹21.90 Lakh

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Kia Carens Clavis · HTK Plus 6Str Diesel AT

17.45 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹28,641/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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⊞ Engine & Transmission 10 ▲

Engine	1493 cc	—
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	—
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage (ARAI)	17.5 kmpl	—
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114bhp@4000rpm	228bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	250Nm@1500-2750rpm	380Nm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	6-Speed AT Automatic	Single Speed Automatic
Regenerative Braking	—	Yes

⊞ Dimensions 2 ▲

Length Width Height	4550 mm × 1800 mm × 1708 mm	4789 mm × 1907 mm × 1694 mm
Wheelbase	2780 mm	2775 mm

⊞ Capacity 2 ▲

Seating Capacity	6	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Litres	—

⊞ Suspension & Tyres 8 ▲

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Multi-link suspension
Additional Steering Features	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering	Electric	Electric
Tyres	205/ 65 R16 Radial Tubeless	245/55 R19 Radial Tubeless
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Wheels	16 Inch	19 Inch

⊞ Motor & Battery 1 ▲

Regenerative Braking

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Yes

⊞ Exterior 8 ▲

Sunroof	No	—
Spoiler	Yes	—
Roof Rails	Yes	—
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes

⊞ Safety 5 ▲

ADAS	No	—
NCAP Rating	—	bharat ncap safety rating: 5 Star; bharat ncap child safety rating: 5 Star
Airbags	6	6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	—	Yes

⊞ Comfort 10 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes (with Rear Vents)	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	360° Camera	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Height only	Height & Reach
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Drive Modes	Eco/Normal/Sport	—
Charging Ports	Yes	Yes

⊞ Braking 7 ▲

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	—
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	—	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes

⊞ Security 3 ▲

Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

⊞ Windows & Mirrors 5 ▲

Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Powered & Folding	Powered
Rain-sensing Wipers	No	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	—
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes

⊞ Entertainment 6 ▲

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

⊞ Seats & Upholstery 4 ▲

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	—
Split Rear Seat	2nd Row 60:40 Split	60:40 Split

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Glacier White Pearl

Ivory Silver Gloss

Clear White

Pewter Olive

Dark Gun Metal

Aurora Black Pearl

Imperial Blue

Gravity Gray

Desert Myst

Everest White

Tango Red

Deep Forest

Nebula Blue

Ruby Velvet

Stealth Black

SATIN-BLACK

Satin White

Kia Carens Clavis comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Kia Carens Clavis Rs. 11.23 Lakh - 21.59 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Isuzu S-CAB Z Rs. 15.90 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Skoda Kushaq Rs. 10.69 Lakh - 18.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Kia Syros EV Rs. 18.00 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
Transmission	6 / 7	5	7 / 6	1	6	6
Engine	1493 cc - 1497 cc	2499 cc	1498 cc - 999 cc	-	999 cc - 1333 cc	999 cc - 1333 cc
Fuel Type	Diesel / Petrol	Diesel	Petrol	Electric	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	114 bhp - 113 bhp	77.77 bhp	147.51 bhp - 114 bhp	169 bhp	99 bhp - 161 bhp	98.63 bhp - 160.77 bhp
Mileage	15.34 - 19.54 kmpl	-	18.72 - 19.76 kmpl	-	17.75 - 19.41 kmpl	17.8 - 19.4 kmpl
Boot Space	-	-	385 Litres	-	518 Litres	518 Litres
Airbags	6	2	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	Isuzu Hi-Lander Rs. 21.50 Lakh - 23.60 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	New Variant 05 Sep 2026 Kia Sorento Rs. 27.99 Lakh - 40.39 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Kia Carens Clavis Rs. 11.23 Lakh - 21.59 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Single Speed Automatic / 1	6	6 / 8	6 / 7
Engine	-	1898 cc	1598 cc - 2151 cc	1493 cc - 1497 cc
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel	Petrol / Diesel	Diesel / Petrol
Max Power	228 bhp - 282 bhp	160.92 bhp	235 bhp - 190 bhp	114 bhp - 113 bhp
Mileage	-	12.4 kmpl	18.5 kmpl	15.34 - 19.54 kmpl
Boot Space	663 Litres	-	179 Litres	-
Airbags	6	2	7 - 10	6