Kia Sorento VS Mahindra XEV 9e Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage
Some people buy Kia Sorento because of brand loyalty and some buy Mahindra XEV 9e for the same reason. But if you want to actually compare instead of just trusting names, the engine and mileage numbers in the table below tell the real story.
Key Highlights
| Specification | Kia Sorento | Mahindra XEV 9e |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Ex-Showroom) | ₹35.00 Lakh | ₹21.90 Lakh |
| Engine | 1598 cc | — |
| Max Power | 235bhp@6000rpm | 228bhp |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual | Single Speed Automatic |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 18.5 kmpl | — |
| Seating Capacity | 7 Seater | 5 Seater |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
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Kia Sorento · Hybrid
35.00 Lakh
Ex-Showroom Price
EMI: ₹57,446/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.
Loan Offers
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
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| Engine | 1598 cc | — |
| Engine Type | 4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 18.5 | — |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 235bhp@6000rpm | 228bhp |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 380Nm@4500rpm | 380Nm |
| Emission Standard | BS VI 2.0 | ZEV |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual | Single Speed Automatic |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions
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| Length *Width *Height | 4815 mm × 1900 mm × 1700 mm | 4789 mm × 1907 mm × 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2815 mm | 2775 mm |
Capacity
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| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Suspension & Tyres
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| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-link suspension |
| Additional Steering Features | — | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Steering | — | Electric |
| Tyres | — | 245/55 R19 Radial Tubeless |
| Front Brake Type | — | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | — | Disc |
| Wheels | — | 19 Inch |
Motor & Battery
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| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes |
Exterior
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| Antenna | — | Shark Fin |
| Headlights | — | LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | — | Yes |
| Taillights | — | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights | — | Yes |
Safety
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| NCAP Rating | — | bharat ncap safety rating: 5 Star; bharat ncap child safety rating: 5 Star |
| Airbags | — | 6 |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | Yes |
| Child Seat Anchor Points | — | Yes |
Comfort
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| Air Conditioner | — | Yes (with Rear Vents) |
| Heater | — | Yes |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Parking Assist | — | 360° Camera |
| Parking Sensors | — | Rear |
| Steering Adjustment | — | Height & Reach |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | — | With Guidedlines |
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | — | Yes |
| Charging Ports | — | Yes |
Braking
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| 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 |
Security
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| Engine Immobiliser | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | — | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Yes |
Windows & Mirrors
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| Power Windows | — | Front & Rear |
| ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) | — | Powered |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | — | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | — | Yes |
Entertainment
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| Infotainment Screen | — | Yes |
| Audio System | — | 4 Front & Rear |
| USB Compatibility | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | — | Yes |
| Smart Connectivity | — | Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Wireless Charger | — | No |
Seats & Upholstery
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| Seat Upholstery | — | Fabric |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | — | Yes |
| Split Rear Seat | — | 60:40 Split |
Colours
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| Available Colours | White Pearl Interstellar Grey Volcanic Sand Mineral Blue Cityscape-Green Midnight Black Glacier White Pearl Ivory Silver Gloss Pewter Olive Dark Gun Metal Aurora Black Pearl Magma Red Imperial Blue Gravity Gray | Desert Myst Everest White Tango Red Deep Forest Nebula Blue Ruby Velvet Stealth Black SATIN-BLACK Satin White |
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Hybrid
35.00 Lakh
Ex-showroom
EMI: ₹57,446/mo · 20% down · 5yr
18.5
manual
Petrol
Key Features
Feature data unavailable
Kia Sorento comparison with similar cars
| FEATURE / SPEC |
New Variant
05 Sep 2026
Kia Sorento
Rs. 27.99 Lakh - 40.19 Lakh
Ex-Showroom |  |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 6 / 8 | 7 |
| Engine | 1598 cc - 2151 cc | 1984 cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Max Power | 235 bhp - 190 bhp | 201 bhp |
| Mileage | 18.5 kmpl | 14.86 kmpl |
| Boot Space | 179 Litres | 281 Litres |
| Airbags | 7 - 10 | 9 |
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Pack One
21.90 Lakh
Ex-showroom
EMI: ₹35,945/mo · 20% down · 5yr
automatic
Electric
Key Features
- 6 Airbags
- CarPlay / Android Auto
- Push Button Start
- Cruise Control
- Yes Screen
Mahindra XEV 9e comparison with similar cars
| FEATURE / SPEC |  |  |
New Variant
05 Sep 2026
Kia Sorento
Rs. 27.99 Lakh - 40.19 Lakh
Ex-Showroom
Compare |  |
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| 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 |
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