KIA Carens Clavis HTX E 42 kWh vs VinFast VF9 Plus AWD 123 KWh Comparison

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Detailed specification and features comparison between KIA Carens Clavis HTX E 42 kWh, VinFast VF9 Plus AWD 123 KWh
	KIA Carens Clavis HTX E 42 kWh ₹20L (Ex-Showroom) 42 kWh 404 km	VinFast VF9 Plus AWD 123 KWh ₹65L (Ex-Showroom) 123 KWh 468 km

AC charging time (0-100% SoC)	Approx. 6hr 30 min with 7.4 kW AC charger	Approx. 11.5 hr with 11kW AC Level 2 charger
DC charging time (0-100% SoC)		Approx. 45 mins
Charging Port	CCS- 2, Front-mounted charging port with LED illumination.	CCS Type 1
Charging Options	Portable AC charging cable, 7.4 kW AC home charger, 11 kW AC fast charger and public DC fast charging.	Level 1, Level 2, DC Fast
Wireless Mobile Charging
AC Portable Charger	Yes—portable charging cable included	Yes, (120/240 V adapter)
Home Charger	Yes, Kia offers 7.4 kW single-phase and 11 kW three-phase options	Level 2 (Approx. 48 A)
Charging Limiter		Yes (via app)
Scheduled Charging & Scheduled Cabin Conditioning
AC charging time (0-80% SoC)		Approx. 10–11 hrs
AC charging time (20-80% SoC)		Approx. 8–9 hrs
DC charging time (20-80% SoC)		Approx. 35 min
Charger type / charging standard	CCS2, supporting AC and DC charging.	AC: SAE J1772 (Type 1) single-phase, up to 11 kW DC: CCS1 (Combo 1) up to 160 kW peak.
DC charging time (10-80% SoC)	39 min with 100kW DC Fast Charger

Battery Type	Lithium-ion battery pack (NMC)	Lithium‑ion
Battery Pack	42 kWh	123 KWh
Electric Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Dual Permanent‑Magnet Synchronous Motors (front + rear)
Electric Motor Max Power (bhp@rpm/KW)	132.7 bhp / 99 kW	300 kW (402 hp)
Electric Motor Max Torque (nm@rpm)	255 Nm	620 Nm
Drive Type	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	All‑Wheel Drive (dual‑motor AWD)
Number of Electric Motor	1	2
Fuel Type	Electric
Transmission	Single-speed automatic transmission with shift-by-wire column selector

Steering Type & Column	Electric power steering; column-mounted shift-by-wire drive selector	Electric power rack‑and‑pinion; adjustable column
Steering Adjustment		Height & reach adjustable
Turning Radius (Metres)		7.33
Drive Modes	Eco, Normal and Sport	Eco, Normal, Sport
Regenerative Braking Levels
Single Pedal Drive	Yes—i-Pedal driving function
Virtual Engine Sound
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent, Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multi-link with Air Spring
Technology	Auto Mode i-Pedal, regenerative braking, shift-by-wire, drive-mode selection and active air flaps
Tyre Type & Size	Tubeless radial tyres; 215/60 R16
Cruise Control
Performance Dashboard	31.12 cm (12.25-inch) HD digital instrument cluster
1-100 Km Acceleration (Sec)		6.4–6.5 s
Top Speed		200 km/h
ARAI Range	404 km	468 km

Driving Space	Spacious three-row cabin with a dedicated EV platform-style, floor-mounted battery layout
Illuminated Logo	Kia Logo Projection
Headlamps & DRL	Ice Cube MFR LED Headlamps & LED DRLs	LED
Tail Lamps	Star Map connected LED tail lamps	LED
Upholstery	Beige and Navy leatherette seats	Vegan leather
Wheels	40.56 cm (16-inch) black high-gloss aero alloy wheels	Alloy, 21''
Spare Wheel	125/80 D16
Cladding	Exterior protective cladding with robust front and rear skid plates featuring a metallic finish
Sunroof	Yes – dual-pane panoramic sunroof	Panoramic sunroof
Steering Wheel	Double D-Cut Steering Wheel
Cap Touch Switches
Steering Wheel & E-shifter	Double D-cut steering wheel with column-mounted shift-by-wire selector
Mood Lighting
Night Trail - Carpet Lamps
Integrated Antenna	Shark Fin
Length (mm)	4550	5119 mm
Width (mm)	1800	2244 mm (with Mirrors), 2070 mm (without Mirrors)
Height (mm)	1730	1696 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	3149 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)		181 mm
Vanity Mirror
Rear Reading Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Cup Holders
Digital Cluster	31.12 cm (12.25“) HD Display Instrument Cluste
Body Type	Electric three-row MPV	SUV
Seating Capacity	6 seats with second-row captain seats	6 or 7
No. of Doors	5	5
Rear Spoiler	Yes, with LED High Mount Stop Lamp
Electrically Deployed Front Door Handles	Body Colored Door Handles	Flush, Manual
Premium Finish Exterior Cladding	Robust front and rear skid plates with metallic finish

Airbags	6 airbags (1 driver airbag, 1 front passenger airbag, 2 curtain airbag, 1 driver side airbag, and 1 front passenger side airbag)	11
Body Shell	Reinforced safety body structure
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Brake Technology	ABS, Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Emergency Stop Signal, electric parking brake and Auto Hold
EPB (electric park brake)	Yes—with Auto Hold
Rear Parking Sensor
Front Parking Sensor
Reverse Camera	Yes, with Dynamic Assistance
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Fog Lamps	Yes, LED
Cornering Lamps
Auto Headlamps
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear Defogger
Central Locking
Child Safety Locks
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist
ADAS
Forward Collision Warning System (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDW)
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
Lane Sway Alert (LSA)
Lane Centering Function (LCF)
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Front Vehicle Start Alert (FVSA)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC)
Smart Pilot Assist (SPA)
Risk Mitigation Support
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Forward Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Find My Car	Yes—through Kia Connect
Geo-Fencing	Yes—through Kia Connect
Live Location Sharing & Tracking	Yes—through Kia Connect

Screen Size	67.62 cm (26.62-inch) dual panoramic display	15.6-inch touchscreen display
Wireless Technology	Yes, Bluetooth and wireless smartphone projection	6 Seats Wireless Charge
Connectivity	Kia Connect, Bluetooth, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, five USB Type-C ports and a front 12V power outlet	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Internet
Apps	MyKia/Kia Connect app; Android Auto and Apple CarPlay-compatible smartphone apps
BYOD ( Bring your own Device)
Connected Features	85+ Kia Connect features, including remote vehicle controls, charging information, charging scheduling, live tracking, navigation, safety alerts and vehicle diagnostics
Speakers	4 Speakers & 2 Tweeters	13
Voice Commands
Passive Keyless Entry (PKE)
Auto Park
AIR Purifier	Yes with AQI Display
Internet Connectivity
Power Tailgate with Gesture Control
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Vehicle to Load Charging
Heater
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Memory Function Seats
LightMeUp (ambient lights)	64 Color Ambient Lighting
OTA Updates (infotainment & maps)
OTA Updates (vehicle features)
OTA Updates (ePowertrain)
Ecosense & Driving Analytics
App Store
Music & Calling Connectivity	Bluetooth audio and hands-free calling, USB connectivity, wireless Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay

Push Start
Frunk Space (litres)	25 litres, with cover	75 L
Boot Space (litres)		212 L
Auto Headlamps
Rain Sensing Wipers
2nd row AC vents
Seat Belt Adjustment
Console Storage Cooling
Seat Recline	Yes—reclining second- and third-row seats
Auto AC		Auto, 3 Zones
Door Glass	Power windows on all doors
Power Adjusted Driver Seat	No—manual driver-seat adjustment with height adjustment	12-way Powe
Power Adjusted Co-Driver Seat		10-way Powe
Electric adjust ORVM
Power fold ORVM
ORVM Auto Dip on Reverse
Auto Dimming IRVM
Ventilated Front Seats
Ventilated Rear Seats
Door Handles	Body-coloured conventional exterior door handles
Window Sun Shades	Yes—manual rear-door sunshade curtains
One Touch Driver Power Window	Yes—with auto up/down and safety function
Parcel Shelf
Front Row Arm Rest with Storage
2nd Row Arm Rest with Cup Holder	Captain-seat armrests; retractable seatback table includes a cup holder
Magzine Pockets for Rear Passengers	Multi seatback pockets plus retractable seatback table
Bottle Holder
Heads Up Display (augmented reality HUD)
2nd Row Recline	Yes – captain seats with sliding, reclining and tumble function
Soft Wrapped Dashboard & Door Trims	Opulent dashboard garnish with pad print and leatherette-wrapped door trims
Keep, Pet & Camp Modes (climate control)
Interior Device Charging Port	Yes—five USB Type-C charging ports and a front 12V power outlet
Power Socket in Boot
ISOFIX Rear Seats	Yes—ISOFIX child-seat anchorages
ESP	Yes—Electronic Stability Control (ESC/ESP)
Door Open Alert (DOA)
Autonomous Emergency Steering (AES)
Evasive Steering Assist (ESA)
Emergency Lane Keep Assist
Highway Assist (including driver initiated auto lane change)
Rear Collision Warning (RCW)

Ex Showroom Price	1999900	6500000

Battery Warranty	15 years/unlimited kilometres	10 years with unlimited mileage
Motor Warranty	3 years/unlimited kilometres
Vehicle Warranty	3 years/unlimited kilometres	10-year or 125,000-mile