Mahindra XEV 9S vs VinFast VF 7

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra XEV 9S and VinFast VF 7. The Mahindra XEV 9S price is Rs. 16.62 Lakh and VinFast VF 7 price is Rs. 21.90 Lakh.

XEV 9S Pack One Above 59.0 kWh 7 STR No Charger vs VF 7 Earth Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XEV 9S	VF 7
Price	Rs. 16.62 Lakh	Rs. 21.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	-
Power	228 bhp	174 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric

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Mahindra XEV 9S

Pack One Above 59.0 kWh 7 STR No Charger

Rs. 16.62 Lakh

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VinFast VF 7

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Rs. 21.90 Lakh

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Mahindra XEV 9S

Pack One Above 59.0 kWh 7 STR No Charger

VinFast VF 7

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Battery	Lithium Iron Phosphate, 59 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan	Lithium Ion, 59.6 kWh
Electric Motor	Single Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Mounted at Rear Axle)
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	228 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	380 Nm	250 Nm
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 9.1 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	200
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		438
DC Fast Charging		10-70 % : 24 mins, 100 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	0 - 100 % : 6 hrs
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut i-link Independent Suspension & Stabilizer bar	MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension	Multi-link (5-link) Independent Suspension & Stabilizer bar	Control blade independent
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (135/80R18), Located in Boot
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5
Front Tyres	235 / 60 R18	245 / 50 R19
Rear Tyres	235 / 60 R18	245 / 50 R19
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Charging Options		7.2 kW AC Wall Box
Regenerative Braking	5 Level Regenerative Braking Configurable with Paddle Shifters	3 Level Regenerative Braking
Charger Connection Type	CCS2	CCS2
Portable EV Charging Cable
Officially Certified Range (km)	521 km MIDC Certified Range	438 km ARAI Certified Range
Charger Included with Vehicle		Home Charger – 3.3 kW AC Wall Box, Portable Charger

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
ADAS
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Heated ORVM
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper
Rollover & Protection System		Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Park Distance Control
Skid Plate	Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest, Third row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Side Panels)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
In-Car Remote
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes	5 - Default, Range, Everyday, Race, Snow	3 - Eco, Normal, Sport
Ambient Sounds
Charging Ports	USB Type-C, 2 x 12V Power Outlets	1 x USB Type-C, 4 x USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels
Dashcam

Lighting

Charge Port Status Light
Headlights	Bi-LED Projector	LED Projector
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Connected LED	Headlight
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp	LED
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Boot Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo
Charging Indicator On Light Bar
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse
Memory ORVMs
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	All (with pinch guard) Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Dual Tone finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Auto Folding
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features		Acoustic Windshield

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" HD Triple-screen Display	12.89" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers	6 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Voice Command
Voice Assistant	Alexa
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Smart Watch Connectivity
GPS Navigation System
What3Words -Address Based Navigation
Inbuilt Music App
Wireless Charger
Summon Mode

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Vegan Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back)
Ventilated Seats		Front Seats (Cooled)
Ergo lever / Boss Mode
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Wrappings	Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Comfort Headrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Foldable Seatback Table
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50	Not Applicable
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Location Based Services		Valet Mode
Check Vehicle Status via App
Live Location Sharing
Digital Key
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Instrumentation

Storage

Off Road Essentials

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Everest White	Jet Black
	Desert Myst	Desat Silver
	Stealth Black	Infinity Blanc
	Ruby Velvet	Crimson Red
	Midnight Black	Zenith Grey
	Nebula Blue	Urban Mint

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

20 Ratings

3.6/5

12 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.4Exterior
	4.8Performance	3.9Performance
	5.0Value for Money	3.3Value for Money
	5.0Comfort	5.0Comfort

Most Helpful Review

Excellent car

Excellent car, driving very good i recmand purchase every one this car. This car is very beautiful looking and very smooth driving, excellent features, and a very good music system

Best EV for the price and performance

The VF7 delivers outstanding performance with smooth power delivery, impressive comfort, and excellent build quality. Combined with its competitive pricing, it offers truly exceptional value for anyone seeking a premium feel.

Used Cars in India

5 Used XEV9S

Rs. 22.65 Lakhonwards

6 Used VF7

Rs. 17.5 Lakhonwards

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XEV 9S comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4737 mm * 1900 mm * 1747 mm	4550 mm * 1893 mm * 1596 mm
Ground Clearance	201 mm (unladen)	190 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2762	2840
Kerb Weight (kg)		2085

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	500 L (rear seats folded)	537 L
Frunk Storage (litres)	150

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof, Voice Controlled
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured
Diffuser
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Brake Sway Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Fuel Consumption	Distance to Empty
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster
Speedometer	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)		Coloured
Gear Indicator
Clock	Digital

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders	6 Cupholders in Front, Second & Third Row
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage