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Mahindra Thar vs Honda City

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or Honda City? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and City. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.9.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD and Honda City Price starts at Rs.11.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for SV i-VTEC Petrol 5 MT. Mahindra Thar is N/A cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm power whereas Honda City is a 4 cylinder, 1498 cc Engine can generate 119.35 bhp @ 6600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of N/A kmpl (base model), and City has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs City

Key HighlightsMahindra TharHonda City
PriceRs.9.99 LakhRs.11.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1498 cc
Power116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm119.35 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A kmpl17.8 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD car
AXT 2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel D117 CRDe RWD
Rs. 9.99 Lakh
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Honda City SV i-VTEC Petrol 5 MT car
SV i-VTEC Petrol 5 MT
Rs. 11.95 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
11.35 Lakh
Price Breakup
13.85 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
-
506 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
119.35 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Colors
Images
Thar Images
Thar Images
Thar Images
City Images
City Images
City Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

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

Exterior

Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (Driver Only)
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
check
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check
Outside door handles
Black
Body Colored
Bumpers
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Antenna
Roof Mounted
Sharkfin
Rear Spoiler
Black Boot Mounted
Roof Rails
Bonnet
Manual Lift
Manual Lift
Outside Mirrors
Manually Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Tail Gate
Manual Operation
Manual Operation
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Body Coloured
Body Coloured With Indicators

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
-
check
Shift Indicator
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Voice Command
check
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
-
8 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
Integrated Music System
Standard Company Fitted
Premium Type
Speakers
-
4
AM/FM Radio
check
Wireless Charger
Front tweeters
Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Wired Android Auto & Apple Carplay

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/100000 kms
3 Years/Unlimited kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years
7 Years/Unlimited kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
2.2 L mHawk Turbo Diesel with CRDe
Water Cooled Inline 4 Cylinder i-VTEC DOHC with VTC
No. of Cylinders
-
4
No. of valves per cylinder
-
4
Cylinder Configuration
-
DOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
6
Power
116.93 bhp @ 3500 rpm
119.35 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Torque
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
-
17.8 kmpl
Top Speed
155 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Compression Ratio
-
10.3:1

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seats Type
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
check
Automatic climate control
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
check
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
check
Power Steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
Leather streering wheels
Keyless Entry
Foldable Key
Parking Assist
check
check
Parking Sensors
Rear Only
Rear Only

Safety

Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
-
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
-
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check
Hill Assist
check
check
Hill Descent Control
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3985 mm
4574 mm
Width
1820 mm
1748 mm
Height
1850 mm
1489 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance
226 mm
165 mm
No. of Seats
4
5
No. of Doors
2
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
40 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.2 Litres
Boot Space
-
506 Litres
Kerb Weight
1845 kg
1107 kg
Body Type
SUV
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • 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
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Thar and Honda City

Safety

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

Body

Thar has doors and seats. It is an with boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 226 mm. It is 1820 mm wide, 1850 mm high and 3985 mm long. It has 1845 kg kerb weight and 2450 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, City is an with doors and seats ,40 Litres fuel tank capacity, 506 Litres boot space, 165 mm ground clearance.It has 1489 mm height, 4574 mm length, 1748 mm width, and 1107 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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Mahindra Thar and Honda City Owner Reviews

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    • A
      Anonymous
      14 Jan 2026
      5.0
      My favorite car is the Mahindra Scorpio N. I am considering it for an exchange and would like to select the Scorpio. It’s an excellent car from a trusted company. I especially love the white color. Truly my favorite Scorpio!
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      Anmol
      01 Jan 2026
      5.0
      This is not just a car, it’s a Thar. I love the Thar it’s an off-road car. This car is a must-have. I love it; it’s my dream car.
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      Harshith Naidu
      30 Dec 2025
      5.0
      The car looks very good and is nice to drive. The car is very strong and very comfortable. There is a little body roll, but the driving experience is very good.
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      Aashu
      27 Dec 2025
      4.7
      I have owned a Thar Diesel Automatic 4x4 for the last two years. This car has a strong vibe—it makes you feel special and confident, both on the road and off-road. With its great suspension and massive torque, the driving experience is truly impressive.
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      Kapil
      27 Dec 2025
      5.0
      Main Thar use kar raha hoon, aur bhagwan ne chaha toh next gaadi bhi main yahi lunga. Main apne friends ko bhi yeh car suggest karta hoon
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