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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)
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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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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
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Adjustable ORVMs
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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check
Bootlid Opener
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Rain Sensing Wipers
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Daytime Running Lights
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LED headlight
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Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
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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
Wheels
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
245/75 R16
185/60 R15
Rear Tyre Size
245/75 R16
185/60 R15
Turning Radius
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5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/75 R16
185/60 R15
Wheels Size
R16
R15

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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check
Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
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8 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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Bluetooth Compatibility
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
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4
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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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
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4
No. of valves per cylinder
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4
Cylinder Configuration
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Four Cylinder
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
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17.8 kmpl
Top Speed
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180 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Compression Ratio
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10.3:1

Comfort & Convenience

AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
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check
Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Keyless Entry
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Parking Assist
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Parking Sensors
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Glove Box Cooling
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Safety

NCAP Rating
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5 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80 kmph & Continuous beeps over 120 kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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check
Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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check
Hill Assist
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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
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3.2 Litres
Boot Space
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506 Litres
Kerb Weight
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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 Descent Control, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. 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, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

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 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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      Sachin
      14 Oct 2025
      5.0
      Nice car with a great overall experience. Good quality music system, excellent performance in rough conditions, impressive mileage, and strong engine performance. Nice alloy wheels, good-quality stereo, and comfortable front seating.
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      Arunjeet Dhillon
      09 Oct 2025
      4.8
      This vehicle is good for both city and highway driving. It is comfortable and safe, with solid build quality. A nice family car I enjoy riding it a lot.
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      Aditya hazarika
      05 Oct 2025
      5.0
      My experience with the Mahindra Thar has been really good. It is rugged, powerful, and perfect for both city driving and off-road adventures. However, the rear seat comfort and boot space are limited.
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      Ashwani Sharma
      05 Oct 2025
      5.0
      The car is worth buying for me because of its comfort and design. I was surprised by the excellent performance of the three-door Thar. Even the base model has excellent performance.
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      Gopal bharwad
      2 Month ago
      4.5
      The Mahindra Thar 700 Special Edition is a great car—perfect for off-roading and requires very low maintenance.
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