Honda City vs Tata Tigor EV

Last Updated: September 18, 2026

Honda City price starts at Rs. 12.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 49,100 cheaper than the base variant of Tata Tigor EV, priced at Rs. 12.49 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the City returns a claimed 27.26 kmpl, while the Tigor EV offers a claimed 315 km/charge. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 119.35bhp@6600rpm and the Tigor EV a 26kWh battery producing 73.75bhp. If you're deciding between the City and Tigor EV, the City is the better pick for affordability.

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City vs Tigor EV Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CityTata Tigor EV
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.00 LakhRs. 12.49 Lakh
Mileage / Range 27.26 kmpl315 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1498 cc26 kWh
Max power / Motor 119.35bhp@6600rpm73.75bhp

City vs Tigor EV Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City SVTata Tigor EV XE
Rating
8 reviews
74 reviews
Brand Name Honda Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.49 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc Not Available
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 119.35bhp@6600rpm 73.75bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 1 Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
Tata Tigor EV Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 27.26 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 185/60 R15 175/65 R14
Boot Space 506 Liters 316 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 23,211 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 24,161 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 56,914 City Insurance Rs. 49,291 Tigor EV Insurance
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Displacement
1498 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
DOHC with VTC
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
55 kW
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
26 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
119.35bhp@6600rpm
73.75bhp
Range
Not Available
315 km/charge
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
170Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
1 Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Multi-drive Modes (Drive | Sport)
Charging Time
Not Available
59 min| DC-18 kW(10-80%)
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
9H 24min | 3.3 kW (0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
59 min |18 kW(10-80%)

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-60 kmph
Not Available
5.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
27.26 kmpl
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Not Available
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.1 m
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
175/65 R14
Wheel Size
15
14
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
4.2 inch
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster with EV Blue Accents
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Cargo Volume
Not Available
316
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
4
Boot Space
506 Liters
316 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
No
Wheel Covers
Yes
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Projector Headlamps
Yes
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
3993*1677*1532 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2450 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
4

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
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
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
2
No of Speakers
4
No
Adjustable Steering
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
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
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
No
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
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
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
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
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
No
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
No
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
"Puncture Repair Kit,Multi-mode Regen,Corner Stability Control,SOS Button on App, Stolen Vehicle Tracking, Valet Mode, Request App Access, Time Fence Alert, Check Door Status, Lamp Status Check, Over Speed Alert, Geo Fence Alert,Trip History, Driving Behaviour, Special Messages on Cluster(Location Based Services Find My Car, Share My Location from App, Find Nearest Charging Station, Navigation, Weather Updates)(Remote Commands Lamp On/Off, Remote Climate Control),(Vehicle Health Roadside Assistance through App, Check Distance to Empty, Lamp Status, Alerts for Critical Car Parameters, Car Health Dashboard, Charging Status, Time to Full Charge, Charging History)(Smart Watch Connectivity Vehicle Status - Charge, DTE, Remote Lights ON/OFF, Remote Climate Control), Thermal Management System(Liquid Cooled), 29% Restart Gradeability "
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
No
Rear Camera
4
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
No
Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
No
Yes
Crash Notification
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
1580 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Tata Tigor EV
  • An affordable EV with adequate range for daily city commutes, practical and spacious interior, 4 star Global NCAP crash safety rating
Tata Tigor EV
  • Cabin quality is average for the price, few feature misses, limited highway usability

Is Tata Tigor EV Better Than Honda City?

100% users have chosen Tata Tigor EV over Honda City in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 89 users have also rated Tata Tigor EV 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 Tata Tigor EV is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Honda City is better on the grounds of 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 Tigor EV
Mileage 5.0 3.8
Performance 5.0 4.8
Comfort 5.0 4.5
Maintenance 4.3 4.5
Safety 4.3 4.0
Features 5.0 2.5
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Honda City Vs Tata Tigor EV FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs Tata Tigor EV?
As per the users experiences Honda City is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance in your car. But Tata Tigor EV is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs Tata Tigor EV?
The Honda City is cheaper than Tata Tigor EV by ₹49,100.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs Tata Tigor EV?
As per the users experiences the Honda City has better performance.

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