Comparing the Honda City e:HEV and the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Honda City e:HEV is available at ₹1,989,990, while the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4 is priced at ₹1,150,000. On the engine front, the Honda City e:HEV comes with a 1498 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4's 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel), producing 126 PS (combined) and 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 27.26 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City e:HEV versus 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) for the Mahindra Thar – Classic 4×4. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery | — |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1997 cc (Petrol), 2184 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | FWD | 4x4 |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A | 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol, 2.2L mHawk Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol hybrid | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | e-CVT | 6-speed |
| Mileage | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) | 15 kmpl (Petrol), 16 kmpl (Diesel) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 126 PS (combined) | 150 bhp (Petrol), 130 bhp (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric | — |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 300 Nm (Petrol MT), 320 Nm (Petrol AT), 300 Nm (Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual / Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 0.73 kWh | — |
| Range | 1000 | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 410 L | — |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1240 kg | 1777 – 1783 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm | 3985 mm x 1820 mm x 1920 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | — |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic | Yes |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | No |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Manual AC |
| Cluster | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster | Semi-digital |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | No |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A | 7-inch touchscreen |
| Keyless Entry | Push button start | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Yes |
| Push Start | Adaptive cruise control | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | No |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather upholstery | Fabric, Leatherette |
| Sound System | 8-speaker sound system | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters |
| Sunroof | One-touch electric sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | 2 | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED |
| Fog Lamps | LED fog lamps | Yes |
| Headlight | Full LED headlamps | Halogen |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear defogger | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED tail lamps | LED |
| Tyre Size | 185/55 R16 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial tubeless | All-terrain |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) | Dual front |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Smart keyless entry | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic | Red Rage, Napoli Black, Aquamarine |
