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Kia Syros EV vs Mahindra XUV400

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Kia Syros EV
Mahindra XUV400

Kia

Syros EV

From ₹13.49 Lakh

Full Syros EV page Change

Mahindra

XUV400

Last listed ₹15.49 Lakh

No longer sold in India

Full XUV400 page Change
Kia Syros EVHTX 42 kWh · ₹15.99 Lakh
Mahindra XUV400Standard · ₹15.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Syros EV: ₹15.99 Lakh XUV400: ₹15.49 Lakh (ahead) XUV400 ₹50,900 cheaper
Safety Syros EV: Not rated yet XUV400: 5 stars (ahead) Bharat NCAP
Range Syros EV: 443 km XUV400: 456 km (ahead) Claimed
Power Syros EV: 135 PS XUV400: 147 hp (ahead) Torque 255 vs 310 Nm
Versions Syros EV: 7 (ahead) XUV400: 1

Pick the Syros EV for more versions.

Pick the XUV400 for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, more range and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹15.99 Lakh
₹15.49 Lakh
On-road in
₹16.51 Lakh
₹16 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹27,741 a month
₹26,886 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
135 PS
147 hp
Torque
255 Nm
310 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Not listed
Range
443 km
456 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Compact SUV
Not listed
Seating Capacity
5
Not listed
Fuel Type
Electric
Not listed
Battery Rental Option
The HTK is also sold under Battery-as-a-Service at Rs 7,99,000 ex-showroom, with the battery rented separately on a per-km subscription. That price does not include the battery.
Not listed

Motor Battery & Performance

Battery Options
42 kWh, 51.4 kWh
Not listed
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not listed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not listed

Range & Charging

AC Charging (11 kW)
10 to 100% in about 4.5 hours (51.4 kWh); around 4 hours 10 to 80% on the 42 kWh pack
Not listed
DC Fast Charging (100 kW)
10 to 80% in 39 minutes
Not listed
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not listed

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
Not listed

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
3995
Not listed
Width (mm)
1805
Not listed
Height (mm)
1670
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
2550
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS
Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, driver attention warning, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor, reserved for the range-topping X-Line trim only
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The turbo-petrol Syros scored 5 stars for adults and 5 for children from Bharat NCAP (2025). No crash-test programme has tested the Syros EV itself.
Not listed

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen
12.3-inch
Not listed
Sound System
8-speaker system
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Not listed

Colours Charging & Warranty

Ownership Option
Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) available, lowers upfront cost with an ongoing per-km subscription
Not listed

Engine & Transmission

Battery Capacity
Not listed
39.4 kWh
Motor Type
Not listed
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Battery Warranty
Not listed
8 Years or 160,000 km
Battery Type
Not listed
Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (AC)
Not listed
7.2 kW, 0-100% in 6h 30m
Charging Time (DC)
Not listed
50 kW, 0-80% in 50 mins
Charging Port
Not listed
CCS-II
Transmission Type
Not listed
Automatic
Gearbox
Not listed
Shift-by-Wire AT
Drive Type
Not listed
FWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type
Not listed
Electric
Emission Norm Compliance
Not listed
ZEV
Top Speed
Not listed
150 kmph
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
Not listed
8.3 s

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Not listed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Twist Beam
Steering Type
Not listed
Electric
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Disc

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
Not listed
4,200 mm
Width
Not listed
1,821 mm
Height
Not listed
1,634 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,445 mm
Boot Space
Not listed
368 Litres
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Comfort & Convenience

Parking Sensors
Not listed
Rear
Drive Modes
Not listed
3 (Fun, Fast & Fearless)

Exterior

Sunroof
Not listed
Yes
Alloy Wheels
Not listed
16-inch

Safety

No. of Airbags
Not listed
6
NCAP Rating
Not listed
Bharat NCAP (2024): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.38/32) and 5 stars for children (43/49).

Entertainment & Communication

Touchscreen Size
Not listed
7-inch

Choice

Versions
7 versions
1 version
Price range
₹13.49 Lakh – ₹19.99 Lakh
₹15.49 Lakh – ₹17.69 Lakh
Colours
9 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

HTK 42 kWh₹13.49 Lakh Standard₹15.49 Lakh XUV400 ₹1.99 lakh more HTX 42 kWh₹15.99 Lakh Standard₹15.49 Lakh XUV400 ₹50,900 less

On-road price in six cities

Syros EV HTX 42 kWh against XUV400 Standard

CitySyros EVXUV400Gap
Mumbai₹16.51 Lakh₹16 LakhXUV400 ₹50,900 less
Pune₹16.51 Lakh₹16 LakhXUV400 ₹50,900 less
New Delhi₹16.51 Lakh₹16 LakhXUV400 ₹50,900 less
Bengaluru₹17.85 Lakh₹17.3 LakhXUV400 ₹54,972 less
Chennai₹16.59 Lakh₹16.08 LakhXUV400 ₹50,900 less
Hyderabad₹16.61 Lakh₹16.11 LakhXUV400 ₹50,900 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Syros EV or the XUV400?

The XUV400, by ₹50,900 on the versions compared here: Syros EV HTX 42 kWh at ₹15.99 Lakh against XUV400 Standard at ₹15.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹16.51 Lakh against ₹16 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The XUV400 claims 456 km against 443 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Syros EV: not tested in this form; the turbo-petrol Syros scored 5 stars (Bharat NCAP 2025). The XUV400: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2024. The Syros EV has 6 airbags and the XUV400 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Syros EV HTX 42 kWh makes 135 PS and 255 Nm and the XUV400 Standard makes 147 hp and 310 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The XUV400 is 205 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹27,741 a month for the Syros EV and ₹26,886 for the XUV400, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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