Honda City vs Tata Nexon

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Tata Nexon price starts at Rs. 7.37 Lakh, which is Rs. 13.99 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda City, priced at Rs. 21.36 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the City offers a claimed 27.26 kmpl, while the Nexon delivers 17.44 kmpl. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 125bhp and the Nexon a 1199cc engine producing 118.27bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the City and Nexon, the City is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Nexon stands out for affordability.

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City vs Nexon Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CityTata Nexon
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 21.36 LakhRs. 7.37 Lakh
Mileage 27.26 kmpl17.44 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc1199 cc
Max power 125bhp118.27bhp@5500rpm
Top speed Not Available180 Km/h

City vs Nexon Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City ZX Plus HybridTata Nexon Smart
Rating
8 reviews
199 reviews
Brand Name Honda Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.36 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 7.37 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1199 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 125bhp 118.27bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox CVT 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
Tata Nexon Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 27.26 Kmpl 17.44 Kmpl
Tyre Size 185/55 R16 195/60 R16
Boot Space 306 Liters 382 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 41,316 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 14,257 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance City Insurance Rs. 39,118 Nexon Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1498 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
Atkinson cycle DOHC with VTC
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
125bhp
118.27bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
253Nm@0-3000rpm
170Nm@1750-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
CVT
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Kerb Weight
1294 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco|City|Sports
Mild Hybrid
3
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
44 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
180 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
27.26 Kmpl
17.44 Kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Not Available
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
185/55 R16
195/60 R16
Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

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

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
No
Wheel Covers
No
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Single Pane
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
3995*1804*1620 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
208 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Premium Surround Sound System
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
4
3
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Premium Surround Sound System
Not Available
No of Tweeter
4
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.1 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
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
4
Not Available
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
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
No
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Available
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Anti-Roll Bar(Torsion Bar Type)
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
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
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Road Depature Mitigation System
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
Next Gen Honda Connect
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

grossWeight
1700 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Tata Nexon
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Quick and smooth petrol DCT
  • Very comfortable seats
  • Well-rounded tech package
  • strong safety package
Tata Nexon
  • Alternatives like the Maruti Brezza offer more cabin space
  • Infotainment system glitches periodically
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Nexon diesel which variant is good
  • The Tata Nexon diesel is a very capable option, especially for buyers looking for strong performance, good highway mileage, and comfortable long-distance driving. We would recommend taking a test drive to better understand its comfort, engine performance, and overall driving experience. You can also connect with the nearest authorised Tata dealership to check the latest variant availability, pricing, and ongoing offers. You can find your nearest dealership details by clicking on this link: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/tata/Delhi
Q. Planning to buy a petrol automatic car... suggest between hyundai venue, mahindra 3xo, tata nexon and kia sonet in terms of safety comfort mileage and after sales service parameters...my use will be more in city drive and few on highways
  • All four cars have notable strengths. The Hyundai Venue offers a refined and smooth drive, ideal for city traffic with good practicality. The Mahindra XUV 3XO provides strong performance, a sturdy SUV feel, and robust build quality, suitable for occasional highway drives. The Tata Nexon excels in safety, balanced comfort, and reliable performance for both city and highway use. The Kia Sonet combines modern features, comfortable interiors, and easy handling in urban conditions. Ultimately, the best choice would depend on your budget and personal preferences. Venue and Sonet are convenient for city-focused driving, while Nexon and XUV 3XO offer enhanced SUV-style presence and robustness for those who prioritize space and performance. We would like to suggest that you take a test drive for a better understanding of the vehicle. Please click on the link to connect with the nearest authorized dealership: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers/Delhi
Q. Which One better tata nexon or hyundai creta Sx?
  • The Tata Nexon offers a 1.2L turbo petrol (120 PS) and 1.5L diesel (115 PS) with multiple transmission options, while the Hyundai Creta SX has a 1.5L petrol (115 PS) and 1.5L diesel (116 PS) with CVT, MT, and AT choices. The Creta SX provides premium features like ADAS and a panoramic sunroof, whereas the Nexon focuses on affordability and practicality. Click the links for more details: https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/hyundai-creta-vs-tata-nexon
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Honda City Vs Tata Nexon FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs Tata Nexon?
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 Tata Nexon is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs Tata Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is cheaper than Honda City by ₹13.99 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Honda City vs Tata Nexon?
The Honda City delivers better mileage 27.26 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs Tata Nexon?
For the ZX Plus Hybrid version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 125bhp of power and 253Nm@0-3000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Smart version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Nexon produces 118.27bhp@5500rpm of power and 170Nm@1750-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda City has better performance.

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