Honda City vs Mahindra Thar OG

Last Updated: September 24, 2026

Mahindra Thar OG price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.68 Lakh 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 Thar delivers 9 kmpl. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 119.35bhp@6600rpm and the Thar a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm. If you're deciding between the City and Thar, the City is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Thar stands out for affordability.

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City vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CityMahindra Thar OG
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.00 LakhRs. 10.32 Lakh
Mileage 27.26 kmpl9 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc1497 cc
Max power 119.35bhp@6600rpm116.93bhp@3500rpm

City vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City SVMahindra Thar OG 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD
Rating
8 reviews
36 reviews
Brand Name Honda Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 119.35bhp@6600rpm 116.93bhp@3500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 27.26 kmpl 9 kmpl
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 255/65 R18
Boot Space 506 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 23,211 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 55,677 City Insurance Rs. 49,671 Thar Insurance
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Displacement
1498 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
DOHC with VTC
D117 CRDe
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
119.35bhp@6600rpm
116.93bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
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
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
55 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
27.26 kmpl
9 kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
6
3
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
255/65 R18
Wheel Size
15
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless Highway Terrain

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
4.2 inch
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Vinyl
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami (Monochrome)
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
4
Boot Space
506 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
3995*1870*1855 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
232 mm

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Brake Locking Differential
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto
Brake Locking Differential
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
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
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
No
No
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
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

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

Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available

grossWeight
1580 kg
Not Available
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Honda City Vs Mahindra Thar FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs Mahindra Thar?
As per the users experiences Honda City is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mahindra Thar OG is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs Mahindra Thar?
The Mahindra Thar OG is cheaper than Honda City by ₹1.68 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs Mahindra Thar?
For the SV version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 119.35bhp@6600rpm of power and 145Nm@4300rpm of torque. Whereas for the 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 116.93bhp@3500rpm of power and 300Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda City has better performance.

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