Mahindra Xev 9s vs Tata Safari

Autocar India
Mahindra XEV 9S

Mahindra Xev 9s

Pack Three Above 79kWh 6 seat

30.15 lakh

Tata Safari

Tata Safari

Accomplished Ultra Stealth 6 seat 2.0 Diesel AT

26.76 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Diesel

Motor Type

N/A
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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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1956 cc

Number of Cylinders

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4

Engine Installation

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Front

Max Engine Power

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170 hp at 3750 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

–

Battery Capacity

79
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Charging Time

8hrs 0%-100%(11.2kW AC), 11.7hrs 0%-100%(7.2kW AC), 20min 20%-80%(180kW DC)
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Claimed Range

679 km
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Fuel Supply System

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Common Rail

Emission Standard

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Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

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Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Official Fuel Economy

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14.1 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

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50 litres

0-100kph

–
12.09 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

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7.36 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

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10 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Semi Independent Twist Blade

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

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/60 R18
245/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

235/60 R18
245/55 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

4737 mm
4668 mm

Width

1900 mm
1922 mm

Height

1747 mm
1795 mm

Wheelbase

2762 mm
2741 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

500 litres
420 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Keyless Entry

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Rear Window Sun Shades

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Roof Grab Handles

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

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Fully Digital

Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Interior Lamps

–

Heated ORVM

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Glove Box

–

Door Pockets

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only with Light

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

12 Volt Port

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
Driver's Window Only

Central Locking

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Automatic Wipers

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

7
7

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Seat Belt Warning

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Side Airbag

–

Video Recording

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

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Automatic

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

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Speed Assist System

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Boot Open Warning

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Road Departure Mitigation System

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Traffic Sign Recognition

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Overspeed Warning

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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Heads Up Display

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Driver Airbag

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

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With Load Sensor

Dual Tone Horn

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Illuminated Logo

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

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Stop Lamp

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Rub Strips

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Roof Rails

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

LED DRLs

–

LED fog lamps

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Connected LED

–

LED headlamps

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Door Handle Finish

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Body Coloured

Puddle Lamps

–

Spoiler

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

LED taillights

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Seat Count

6
6

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

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Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Third Row Seats

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Rear Seat Armrest

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Massage Seats

Heated Seats

Ottoman Seats

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Third Row Seats Split

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50:50

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Sliding Middle Row

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Audio System

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
14.5-inch Touchscreen

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Alexa

Second Row USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Third Row USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Speakers

–
10

Front Passenger Screen

–

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Inbuilt Music App

–

Branded Music System

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JBL

Connected Car Features

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

E-Call & I-Call

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Summon Mode

–

Live Location Sharing

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Location Based Services

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Emergency Call Button

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Low Battery Warning

–

Home to Car Connectivity

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Phone App

–

App Details

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Find My Car

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Geo Fence

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Alexa Compatibility

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Driving Analytics

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

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Smart Drive Information

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SOS Button

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Digital Key

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Remote AC On / Off via App

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Questions you may find useful

•3w

I am looking to buy a 6/7-seater electric car. I am currently inclined towards the Mahindra XEV 9e, but I am unsure about its ride quality and suspension comfort. I have also considered the Kia Clavis EV, but its smaller battery pack and overall design are not very appealing to me. I can also wait for the Tata Safari EV if it is likely to be a better option. Which EV would you recommend?

Verified
•3w

Go for the Mahindra XEV 9S. It is the best fit for your requirement of a 6/7-seater EV. The Mahindra car has a large battery pack, strong performance and a well-sorted suspension setup. Mahindra has tuned the suspension to handle Indian roads well, and it feels stable and comfortable even with a full load of passengers.The Kia Carens Clavis EV is a good family EV, and is more suited only if you have adults in the third row more often. Interestingly, the Kia's third-row is more spacious and comfier than the XEV's. However, the Kia's smaller battery limits its range and long-distance usability. The Tata Safari EV is still some time away and is worth waiting for only if you are specifically looking for a larger, spacious three-row EV.

VehicleMahindra XEV 9S
VehicleKia Carens Clavis EV
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