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Honda City vs Mahindra Thar

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Honda City or Mahindra Thar? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between City and Thar. Honda City Price starts at Rs.12.38 Lakh (ex-showroom) for SV i-VTEC Petrol 5 MT and Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.50 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt 2WD HT Diesel MT. Honda City is 4 cylinder, 1498 cc Engine can generate 119.35 bhp @ 6600 rpm power whereas Mahindra Thar is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 116.93 bhp @ 3750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, City provides a mileage of 18.4 kmpl (base model), and Thar has a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model).

City vs Thar

Key HighlightsHonda CityMahindra Thar
PriceRs.12.38 LakhRs.11.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity1498 cc1497 cc
Power119.35 bhp @ 6600 rpm116.93 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Mileage/Range18.4 kmpl15 kmpl
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Honda City SV i-VTEC Petrol 5 MT car
SV i-VTEC Petrol 5 MT
Rs. 12.38 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
14.34 Lakh
Price Breakup
13.61 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
User Rating
4.5
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
506 Litres
600 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
119.35 bhp @ 6600 rpm
116.93 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Colors
Images
City Images
City Images
City Images
Thar Images
Thar Images
Thar Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
-
Sunroof
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
check
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
check
check
Bootlid Opener
check
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
check
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
175/65 R15
245/75 R16
Rear Tyre Size
185/60 R15
245/75 R16
Turning Radius
5.3 meters
5.5 meters
Tyre Size Spare
185/60 R15
245/75 R16
Wheels Size
R15
R16

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
Shift Indicator
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
Touchscreen Size
8 inches
7 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
check
Speakers
4
4
AM/FM Radio
check
USB Compatibility
check
Wireless Charger
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/10000000 kms
3 Years/Unlimited kms
Extended Warranty
5 Years/100000 kms
Upto 5 Years/150000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1498 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
Water Cooled Inline 4 Cylinder i-VTEC DOHC with VTC
D117 CRDe
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
Four Cylinder
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
119.35 bhp @ 6600 rpm
116.93 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque
145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Battery Capacity
-
0.78 kwh
Fast Charging
-
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
ARAI Certified Economy
18.4 kmpl
15 kmpl
Top Speed
180 kmph
155 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
-
Automatic climate control
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
check
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Leather streering wheels
Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake
-
Parking Assist
check
check

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
4
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80 kmph & Continuous beeps over 120 kmph
check
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4574 mm
3985 mm
Width
1748 mm
1820 mm
Height
1489 mm
1850 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
226 mm
No. of Seats
5
4
No. of Doors
4
3
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.2 Litres
6 Litres
Boot Space
506 Litres
600 Litres
Kerb Weight
1153 kg
1710 kg
Body Type
Sedan
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Simple and clean design language gives it an elegant look
  • It is available with two powertrain options and it's the only sedan with a hybrid powertrain
  • The hybrid powertrain is highly fuel efficient with a claimed efficiency of 27.13 kmpl
  • It comes with Honda Sensing ADAS which is available in multiple variants
  • The interior quality is good with premium leatherette material on the seat and other trims
  • It offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with a crisp touchscreen infotainment
  • The seats offer one of the best cushioning in the segment
  • The NA petrol engine is refined and offers good performance
  • The Thar offers 'go-anywhere' capabilities with its 4x4 hardware.
  • Comes with better safety features such as ESP, TPMS, hill-hold and descent control
  • The automatic transmission is super smooth
  • Refined petrol and diesel engine options are available
  • The customers can choose from RWD & 4X4 drivetrain
  • It offers better practicality as compared to the old Thar
  • Mahindra Thar comes with a convertible soft top
Cons
  • The hybrid variants are expensive
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, ventilated seats powered seats, and more
  • No turbo petrol or diesel engine on offer
  • The infotainment screen sometimes shows some lag while connecting the wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
  • It can’t be your regular family car
  • The ride quality is not good, it always remain unsettled specially at higher speeds
  • It offers 2 doors and 4 seats option, accessing the rear seat is bit of an effort
  • The petrol engine is not efficient
  • It lacks premium and some important features such as rear camera, auto dimming IRVM, no rear wiper
  • It boasts a premium price tag
  • No room for luggage on the back
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Detailed Comparison of Honda City and Mahindra Thar

Safety

City comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Thar has Overspeed Warning, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

City has doors and seats. It is an with 506 Litres boot space, 40 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 165 mm. It is 1748 mm wide, 1489 mm high and 4574 mm long. It has 1153 kg kerb weight and 2600 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Thar is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 600 Litres boot space, 226 mm ground clearance.It has 1850 mm height, 3985 mm length, 1820 mm width, and 1710 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Honda City comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Thar comes with RWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Honda City and Mahindra Thar Owner Reviews

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    • Rc
      Ranjeet chauhan
      05 Sep 2025
      5.0
      My car runs beautifully and gives a very smooth driving experience. I haven’t faced any major issues so far, and everything works perfectly. It’s reliable, comfortable, and truly a joy to drive. I feel proud and happy every time I’m behind the wheel. A great choice for anyone looking for a dependable vehicle!
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      Sultan Shaikh
      29 Aug 2025
      1.0
      My car is the best very impressive. The Honda City is truly one of the best cars, with great performance. I’m very happy with it. Many happy returns of the day I love my car.
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    • AP
      Anoop Padmanabhan
      28 Aug 2025
      1.0
      Easy to drive and very comfortable sedan. A safe car, ideal for new car owners. The automatic petrol variant is excellent. I tested it over a few potholes, and it handled smoothly and remained stable throughout.
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    • GS
      Gurnam Singh
      28 Aug 2025
      4.5
      Even though it’s a 2006 model, the Honda City continues to impress. The power and AC performance are truly wonderful. I absolutely love this car — it drives effortlessly and still feels great on the road. A solid, reliable vehicle that proves good cars never go out of style.
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    • KP
      Kushal Pal
      16 Aug 2025
      4.5
      Good pickup and performance better mileage on highways, build quality, good features and bit modified for good looking, alloy wheels updated, 1st owner, smooth running low maintenance cost, budget friendly.
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