Mahindra Xev 9e vs Kia Seltos

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Diesel

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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Gearbox Type

Auto
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

1
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Motor Power

286hp
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Max Motor Torque

380Nm
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Engine Type

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Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

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1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

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4

Engine Installation

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Front

Max Engine Power

–
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

430 km
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Fuel Supply System

Other
Common Rail

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
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Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

–

Battery Capacity

79 kWh
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Charging Time

20 min 20% to 80% (140kW DC), 8 hrs 0% to 100% (11.2kW AC), 11.7 hrs 0% to 100% (11.2kW AC) hrs
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Claimed Range

656 km
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City Fuel Economy as Tested

425.02 km
10.8 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

488.22 km
14.3 kmpl

0-100kph

6.8 s
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Emission Standard

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Bharat Stage VI

Official Fuel Economy

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17.8 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

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47 litres

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5 m
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Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Wheel Size

19 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/55 R19
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

245/55 R19
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

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Dimensions

Length

4789 mm
4460 mm

Width

1907 mm
1830 mm

Height

1694 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2775  mm
2690 mm

Ground Clearance

207 mm
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

663 litres
447 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Roof Grab Handles

Bottle Holder in Doors

Charging Limiter

–

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)
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Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Cup Holders

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Cooled Storage

–

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

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Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Foldable Seatback Table

Heated ORVM

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

Sunglass Holder

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Single Pedal Driving

–

Scheduled Charging

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Fixed Glass
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Trunk Light

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Rear Reading Lamp

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LED

Safety

Crash Test Rating

5
–

Side Airbag

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Heads Up Display

Front Collision Avoidance

Anti Theft Alarm

–

High Beam Assist

Lane Keep Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Passenger Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Driver Attention Warning

Driver Airbag

Airbags

7
6

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

Video Recording

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
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Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Sequential Turn Indicators

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LED fog lamps

Puddle Lamps

Stop Lamp

Pop-Out Door Handle

Auto
Auto

Wheel Arch Cladding

Spoiler

Projector Headlamps

ORVM turn indicators

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Illuminated Logo

–

LED DRLs

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

Cornering Headlights

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Connected LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Roof Rails

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Speakers

16
8

Front Passenger Screen

–

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon
Bose

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Alexa

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Driving Analytics

Anti Theft Immobilisation

Alexa Compatibility

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Remote AC On / Off via App

Service Reminder Via App

Find My Car

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote Engine Start/Stop

Live Location Sharing

Live Traffic Updates On App

Digital Key

Over the air (OTA) updates

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Auto Crash Alert

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Questions you may find useful

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I currently drive a Jeep Compass Diesel 4x2 and want to change my vehicle within a budget of Rs. 25-30 lakh. My annual running is around 10,000 km, with most of my driving being in the city and 4-5 highway trips a year. Please suggest whether I should go for an EV, petrol or diesel. I have shortlisted the following models: Mahindra XUV 7XO, Mahindra XEV 9e, Toyota Innova Hycross, and Kia Seltos Or is there any other option I should consider? Please suggest.