MG Comet EV vs Kia EV9 — Which One Should You Buy?
Last updated 21 July 2026
Quick Verdict
Pick the Kia EV9 for range; pick the MG Comet EV for value.
MG Comet EV
MG
Comet EV
₹7.49 L
Range: 150 km
Battery: 17.3 kWh
Top: 100 km/h
Charge: — min
Kia EV9
Kia
EV9
₹1.30 Cr
Range: 480 km
Battery: 99.8 kWh
Top: 200 km/h
Charge: 24 min
Detailed Specifications
| Spec | MG Comet EV | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹7.49 L | ₹1.30 Cr |
| Battery | 17.3 kWh | 99.8 kWh |
| Real-world range | 150 km | 480 km |
| ARAI/MIDC range | 230 km | 561 km |
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 200 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 13s | 5.3s |
| Motor power | 30 kW | 283 kW |
| Motor torque | 110 Nm | 700 Nm |
| DC fast charge (10-80%) | Not supported | 24 min |
| AC charging | 7 hr | 11 hr |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Seating | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Boot space | — | 333 L |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 179 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| NCAP rating | Untested | 5★ |
Cells highlighted in green indicate the best value in that row.
Variants Available
MG Comet EV
- • Pace
- • Play
- • Plush
Kia EV9
- • GT-Line
Key Features
MG Comet EV
- ✓ Dual 10.25" screens
- ✓ Connected app
- ✓ Compact urban
Kia EV9
- ✓ 7-seater EV SUV
- ✓ Swivel second-row seats
- ✓ V2L 3.6kW
- ✓ ADAS Level 2+
- ✓ Meridian audio
Which is better for…?
Daily city commute
MG Comet EV
MG Comet EV squeezes ~8.7 km per kWh — the most efficient here, ideal for stop-go traffic.
Highway long-distance
Kia EV9
Kia EV9 balances 480 km of range with 200 km/h top speed — best highway combo.
Family use
Kia EV9
Kia EV9 combines 7-seat capacity, 333L boot, and 5★ safety.
Tight budget
MG Comet EV
MG Comet EV at ₹7.49 L is the most wallet-friendly choice.
Long-term ownership
MG Comet EV
MG Comet EV ships with a 8-year battery warranty.
Pros & Cons
MG Comet EV
Pros
- + Cheapest 4-seater EV
- + Easy to park
- + Great as 2nd car
Cons
- − No DC fast charging
- − Tiny boot
- − Not for highways
Kia EV9
Pros
- + Only true 7-seat EV under 1.5Cr
- + Boxy SUV character
- + 800V fast charging
Cons
- − CBU import duties
- − Very large for Indian roads
Final Verdict
Pick the Kia EV9 for range; pick the MG Comet EV for value.
- Better real-world range: Kia EV9 — Kia EV9 delivers ~480 km vs 150 km.
- Better value (₹/km of range): MG Comet EV — MG Comet EV costs ~₹4,993 per km of range — the lowest of the lot.
- Better DC fast charging: Kia EV9 — Kia EV9 hits 10→80% in 24 min.
- Better safety: Kia EV9 — Kia EV9 scores 5★ NCAP.
- Better performance: Kia EV9 — Kia EV9 hits 100 km/h in 5.3s.
- Most affordable: MG Comet EV — Starts at ₹7.49 L — ₹1.22 Cr cheaper than the priciest here.