Honda Elevate vs Tata Nexon

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Tata Nexon price starts at Rs. 7.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.41 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda Elevate, priced at Rs. 11.81 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Elevate offers a claimed 15.31 kmpl, while the Nexon delivers 17.44 kmpl. On the performance front, the Elevate uses a 1498cc engine producing 119bhp@6600rpm and the Nexon a 1199cc engine producing 118.27bhp@5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Elevate and Nexon, the Nexon is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Elevate stands out for performance.

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Elevate vs Nexon Comparison Summary

Specification Honda ElevateTata Nexon
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 11.81 LakhRs. 7.40 Lakh
Mileage 15.31 kmpl17.44 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc1199 cc
Max power 119bhp@6600rpm118.27bhp@5500rpm
Top speed Not Available180 Km/h

Elevate vs Nexon Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Elevate SVTata Nexon Smart
Rating
83 reviews
199 reviews
Brand Name Honda Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 11.81 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 7.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1199 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 119bhp@6600rpm 118.27bhp@5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda Elevate Colors
Tata Nexon Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.31 Kmpl 17.44 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 195/60 R16
Boot Space 458 Liters 382 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 22,840 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 14,315 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 56,208 Elevate Insurance Rs. 39,989 Nexon Insurance
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Displacement
1498 cc
1199 cc
Engine Type
i-VTEC
1.2L Turbocharged Revotron
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
119bhp@6600rpm
118.27bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque
145Nm@4300rpm
170Nm@1750-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
2
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
No
No
Kerb Weight
1259 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco|City|Sports

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

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
5.2 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
195/60 R16
Wheel Size
16
16
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
7
4
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
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
458
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
458 Liters
382 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
No
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
No
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
No
No
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Pole Type
Roof Rails
No
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4312*1790*1650 mm3
3995*1804*1620 mm3
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2498 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
208 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

USB Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
4
3
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front Only
Rear Window Washer
No
No
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
No
Speakers
Not Available
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
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
No
Touchscreen
No
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
No
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
No
No
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
Speakers Front
No
Not Available
Speakers Rear
No
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
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
No
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
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
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Mechanically Activating on Rear Wheels
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
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
No
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
No
No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Live Location
Not Available
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Tow Away Alert
No
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
No

grossWeight
1650 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Elevate
  • Spacious interior
  • Large boot space
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Smooth performance
Tata Nexon
  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Quick and smooth petrol DCT
  • Very comfortable seats
  • Well-rounded tech package
  • strong safety package
Honda Elevate
  • Misses features vs competition, no choice of turbocharged or hybrid powertrains
  • Egine lacks punch for highway overtakes or driving on hilly roads
Tata Nexon
  • Alternatives like the Maruti Brezza offer more cabin space
  • Infotainment system glitches periodically

Is Tata Nexon Better Than Honda Elevate?

51% users have chosen Tata Nexon over Honda Elevate in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 437 users have also rated Tata Nexon and Honda Elevate 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 Nexon is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, safety and features in your car. But Honda Elevate is better on the grounds of performance, comfort 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 Nexon Elevate
Mileage 4.0 3.9
Performance 4.4 4.7
Comfort 4.7 4.8
Maintenance 4.0 4.3
Safety 4.9 4.8
Features 4.3 4.0
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Honda Elevate Comparison with Similar Cars

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. 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. 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 Elevate Vs Tata Nexon FAQs

Which car is best between Honda Elevate vs Tata Nexon?
As per the users experiences Honda Elevate is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort and maintenance in your car. But Tata Nexon is better on the grounds of mileage, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Honda Elevate vs Tata Nexon?
The Tata Nexon is cheaper than Honda Elevate by ₹4.41 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Honda Elevate vs Tata Nexon?
The Tata Nexon delivers better mileage 17.44 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Honda Elevate vs Tata Nexon?
For the SV version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Elevate produces 119bhp@6600rpm of power and 145Nm@4300rpm 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 Elevate has better performance.

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