Honda City vs Honda Elevate

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Honda Elevate price starts at Rs. 11.60 Lakh, which is Rs. 40,010 cheaper than the base variant of Honda City, priced at Rs. 12.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the City offers a claimed 27.26 kmpl, while the Elevate delivers 15.31 kmpl. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 119.35bhp@6600rpm and the Elevate a 1498cc engine producing 119bhp@6600rpm. If you're deciding between the City and Elevate, the City is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Elevate stands out for affordability.

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City vs Elevate Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CityHonda Elevate
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.00 LakhRs. 11.60 Lakh
Mileage 27.26 kmpl15.31 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc1498 cc
Max power 119.35bhp@6600rpm119bhp@6600rpm

City vs Elevate Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City SVHonda Elevate SV
Rating
8 reviews
83 reviews
Brand Name Honda Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 11.60 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 119.35bhp@6600rpm 119bhp@6600rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
Honda Elevate Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 27.26 kmpl 15.31 Kmpl
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 215/60 R16
Boot Space 506 Liters 458 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 23,211 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 22,438 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 55,677 City Insurance Rs. 54,246 Elevate Insurance
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Displacement
1498 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
DOHC with VTC
i-VTEC
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
119.35bhp@6600rpm
119bhp@6600rpm
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
145Nm@4300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1259 Kg

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
40 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
27.26 kmpl
15.31 Kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.2 m
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
215/60 R16
Wheel Size
15
16
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
7
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
No
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
458
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
506 Liters
458 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
4312*1790*1650 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2650 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Mechanically Activating on Rear Wheels
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
4
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
No
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
No
Live Location
No
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
No
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
No
In Car Remote Control App
No
No
Remote Ac On Off
No
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

grossWeight
1580 kg
1650 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Elevate
  • Spacious interior
  • Large boot space
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Smooth performance
Honda Elevate
  • Misses features vs competition, no choice of turbocharged or hybrid powertrains
  • Egine lacks punch for highway overtakes or driving on hilly roads

Is Honda Elevate Better Than Honda City?

50% users have chosen Honda Elevate over Honda City in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 118 users have also rated Honda Elevate and Honda City on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Honda Elevate is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Honda City is better on the grounds of performance and maintenance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor City Elevate
Mileage 3.9 3.8
Performance 4.7 4.8
Comfort 4.8 4.5
Maintenance 4.3 4.5
Safety 4.8 4.0
Features 4.0 2.5
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Is Elevate better than creta and seltos in terms of engine performance and mileage. if yes why it's sales are negligible or non when compared to 16k units per month of seltos and creta
  • The Elevate’s lower volumes reflect market preference and positioning rather than product capability—its strong engine, reliability and driving dynamics appeal to a specific audience, while Creta/Seltos benefit from a broader feature mix, powertrain choices, stronger brand pull and wider reach.
Q. Which better Creta/Elevate/Grand vitara/Victories/seltos?maintenance, Mileage is also a concern
  • The Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, and Kia Seltos are all capable SUVs. The better choice depends on your preferences, budget, and usage requirements. Since mileage and maintenance are important factors, we recommend comparing the variants that best suit your needs and taking a test drive before making a decision. You can find your nearest dealership by selecting your preferred brand, model, and city here: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers

Honda City Vs Honda Elevate FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs Honda Elevate?
As per the users experiences Honda City is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance and maintenance in your car. But Honda Elevate is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs Honda Elevate?
The Honda Elevate is cheaper than Honda City by ₹40,010.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs Honda Elevate?
For the SV version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 119.35bhp@6600rpm of power and 145Nm@4300rpm of torque. Whereas for the SV version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Elevate produces 119bhp@6600rpm of power and 145Nm@4300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda City has better performance.

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