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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.11.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel and Honda City Price starts at Rs.11.82 Lakh (ex-showroom) for SV Petrol. Mahindra Thar is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Honda City is a 4 cylinder, 1498 cc Engine can generate 119.35bhp@6600rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and City has a mileage of 17.8 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs City

Key HighlightsMahindra TharHonda City
PriceRs.11.25 LakhRs.11.82 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1498 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm119.35bhp@6600rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl17.8 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel  car
AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel
Rs. 11.25 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Thar specificationsCity specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.31 Lakh
13.69 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.4
Boot Space (Litres)
600 Litres
506 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
119.35bhp@6600rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Thar Brakes, Suspension & TyresCity Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
245 / 75 R16
175 / 65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
Not available
185/60 R15
Turning Radius
5.5 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/75 R16
175/65 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15

Exterior

Thar ExteriorCity Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Optional
checkYes
Rear Wiper
No
-
Rear Defogger
checkYes
checkYes
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
checkYes
No
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
LED headlight
No
No
Projector headlight
checkYes
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
checkYes

Instrumentation

Thar InstrumentationCity Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
No
Shift Indicator
No
No
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Information not available
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Thar Infotainment & CommunicationCity Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
checkYes
Android Auto
No
checkYes
Voice Command
No
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
Multifunction Display
No
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
-
8 Inch
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
checkYes
Integrated Music System
No
checkYes
Speakers
No
4
AM/FM Radio
No
checkYes
USB Compatibility
No
checkYes
Wireless Charger
-
No
Basic Warranty
2 Years or 100000 KMS
3 Years or 10000000 KMS

Engine & Transmission

Thar Engine & TransmissionCity Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
1.5 i-VTEC with VTC
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
SOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Power
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
119.35bhp@6600rpm
Torque
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
15 kmpl
17.8 kmpl
Top Speed
155 kmph
180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Thar Comfort & ConvenienceCity Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
-
Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
No
checkYes
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
Driver & Co-Driver
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
No information
2
Keyless Entry
No
checkYes
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
checkYes
checkYes

Safety

Thar SafetyCity Safety
NCAP Rating
4 Star (Global NCAP)
5 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
Airbags
2
4
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Thar Dimensions & CapacityCity 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
3
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
40 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
3.2 Litres
Boot Space
600 Litres
506 Litres
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1153 kg
Body Type
SUV
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Thar Pros & ConsCity 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), 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, Door Ajar Warning. City has 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, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Body

Thar has doors and seats. It is an with 600 Litres 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 1710 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 1153 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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Mahindra Thar and Honda City Owner Reviews

  • Thar Review
  • City Review
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      Sa
      13 Apr 2024
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      2.7
      Mahindra Thar is very good four seater xuv.
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      ameen
      01 Apr 2024
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      4.0
      On road performance of this car is awesome, easy to drive and comfortable.
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      Om dhore
      29 Mar 2024
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      4.7
      Off-road look is best and about this car, its a family car or trip and the safety is much better these all reasons I like this car
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    • A
      Anonymous
      28 Mar 2024
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      4.3
      Comfortable so good drive and nice look.
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      Sayan bhowmik
      2 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      5.0
      Awesome car, just looking like a wow excellent. I don't have a caption, this is a Mahindra thar king of cars, pure power.
      Likes (4)
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      Tushar
      12 Apr 2024
      Review for Honda City
      5.0
      Good car with comfort and easy to drive option. Have been using Honda city models since 2002. Have found car really comfortable and luxurious. Have also bought the latest model.
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      Raj
      3 Month ago
      Review for Honda City
      4.0
      very good car with very comfortable on long drives & good milage. it has big boot space. The only problem is needing more ground clearance due to get knock on speed breakers.
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      Karthick
      3 Month ago
      Review for Honda City
      4.7
      Recently I bought this car. variant. I personally feel it is responses better than I expected... Features are good enough and ADAS is additional in this segment. I was comparing with Verna, where I feel it is better than that. Facelift seems to be cool and HONDA sensing made a powerful and great combo.
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    • DA
      Dr Aghosh Pasricha
      4 Month ago
      Review for Honda City
      5.0
      Excellent sedan low maintenance cost pocket friendly i'm using this car since 2013 love to drive this car. Want to purchase another one price is also ok good Indian car for middle class Family this is best car safety vise this is best car I suggest every one to purchase this car only
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    • GS
      G S
      4 Month ago
      Review for Honda City
      4.7
      This is my second Honda City car. I am happy with this car. Very comfortable driving and safe journey. Very low maintenance. While driving I won't feel like tiredness and body pains. Even service points also all over country. So happily I can go anywhere in our country top to bottom.
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    Mahindra Thar and Honda City FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Mahindra Thar?
    The on-road price of Mahindra Thar is Rs. 13.31 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Honda City?
    The on-road price of Honda City is Rs. 13.69 Lakh in New Delhi.