Mahindra XEV 9e vs Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014]

CarWale brings you comparison of Mahindra XEV 9e and Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014]. The Mahindra XEV 9e price is Rs. 21.90 Lakh and Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014] price is Rs. 25.83 Lakh. The Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014] is available in 2199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Santa Fe [2011-2014] provides the mileage of 14.66 kmpl.

XEV 9e vs Santa Fe [2011-2014] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	XEV 9e	Santa Fe [2011-2014]
Price	Rs. 21.90 Lakh	Rs. 25.83 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	2199 cc
Power	-	195 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Manual
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel

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Mahindra XEV 9e

Pack One

Rs. 21.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014]

2 WD

Rs. 25.83 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.8		7.87
Range (As tested by CarWale) (km)			340.5
DC Fast Charging	20-80 % : 20 mins, 140 kW charger		0-80 % : 60 mins, 50 kW charger
AC Fast Charging			0-100 % : 9 hrs, 7.4 kW charger
AC Regular Charging	0-100 % : 7 mins, 7.2 kW charger : 8 hrs		15 A plug point
Engine		2199 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type		R 2.2 CRDi	Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		195 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		421 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Electric Motor Assist	228 bhp
Max Motor Performance			174 bhp, 280 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		14.66View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	542		461
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Battery	59 kWh		50.3 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	1		1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Front Axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode		Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)		4, DOHC	Not Applicable, Not Applicable

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Mc Pherson Strut Type	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi - Link Type	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)		Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels			Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	245 / 55 R19	235 / 60 R18	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	245 / 45 R19	235 / 60 R18	215 / 55 R17

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC		Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Partial	360 Degree Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Dual Tone		Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down			Driver
One Touch Up			Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets		Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless		Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless		Wireless
Display			Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)			10.11
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	6+	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size		2 Din	Not Available
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Interiors			Single Tone
Interior Colours			Dark Grey
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Desert Myst	Phantom Black	Starry Black
Tango Red	Carbon Grey	Aurora Silver
Everest White	Ice Silver	Glaze Red
	Sleek Silver	Candy White
	Crystal White	Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

48 Ratings

4.7/5

3 Ratings

3.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	5.0Exterior	3.0Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.7Comfort	2.0Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.7Performance	3.0Performance
	4.7Fuel Economy	3.7Fuel Economy	2.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.3Value for Money	1.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

One of the best car

Great road presence. It has a good interior and is best for city driving, The engine is also good, love the car, good for the family, it looks innovative car from the future, the best innovative car from Mahindra to date.

A car with great looks,trendy interiors and a great drive !!!

Exterior The aesthetic beauty of the Santa Fe' is excellent ! The car looks great and is a real head turner. I have been driving the car for a month now and have had numerous people who have come around and complimented the car for its looks.   Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Whilst the interiors per se are great, this is probably the one area where Hyundai could have thrown in some more features or at least given the customer some options. Unfortunately, at least in the initial stages, there were not many options to choose from, maybe they will add stuff as they go along.   Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The fuel economy isnt great but I suppose thats to be expected with SUV' plus considering the slow speeds and huge traffic you encounter on a daily basis. The engine is really powerful in terms of pick up as well as straight line speed. Gearbox is smooth.   Ride Quality & Handling We did a 2000km road trip to Rajasthan with a week of getting the Santa Fe and the car was awesome. It handeled great at high speeds, tok the bumps well & was comfortable in the 2nd and 3rd row seats as well.   Final Words Overall, I would say its a good buy. Money well spent. We are happy & satisfied and would reccommend the Santa Fe to anyone looking at entering the SUV segment.   Areas of improvement For the price tag Santa Fe is operating in, as they go along,  it would make sense for Hyundai to provide extra features or at least options to customers.   Trendy looks, great interiors, excellent driveCould have done with some features/options such as GPRS, rear parking camera, sun roof etc

Do not buy MG ZS EV

Company says leather seat in exclusive but it's low quality of seat, even audio quality is very bad , company claim with 98% charge 430 km but actually it not more than 250km, you feel like cheated after paying 25lac it's not worth even 15lac . I strongly say don't buy.

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Length (mm)	4789	4660	4323
Width (mm)	1907	1890	1809
Height (mm)	1694	1760	1649
Wheelbase (mm)	2775	2700	2585
Ground Clearance (mm)	207	200
Kerb Weight (kg)		1868

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		70

Sunroof / Moonroof		Panoramic
Roof Rails
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Black
Rub-strips		Silver

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

Headlights		Projector with Xenon	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED		LED
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on rear
Cabin Lamps			Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	With Key	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Rear Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital		Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock		Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)

Battery Warranty (In Years)		8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		150000
Warranty (In Years)	2	5
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited