Comparing the Honda City e:HEV and the Mahindra Thar 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 is priced at ₹999,000. On the engine front, the Honda City e:HEV comes with a 1498 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Thar's 1997 cm3, producing 126 PS (combined) and 112kW @ 5000 r/min respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 27.26 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City e:HEV versus 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar. 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 | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture |
| Displacement | 1498 cc | 1997 cm3 |
| Drive Type | FWD | RWD/ 4WD |
| Engine Type | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol hybrid | Petrol / Diesel |
| Gearbox | e-CVT | 6‑speed (MT/AT) |
| Mileage | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) | 15.2 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 126 PS (combined) | 112kW @ 5000 r/min |
| Starter | Electric | keyless engine ignition system |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min |
| 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 | 257 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2110 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 226 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1240 kg | 1650 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2,450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & telescopic | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle |
| Central Locking | Yes | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic |
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents |
| Cluster | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | No |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles |
| Keyless Entry | Push button start | Smart remote central keyless locking fob |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | No | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations |
| Power Windows | Front & rear | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) |
| Push Start | Adaptive cruise control | No |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | No |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt |
| Sound System | 8-speaker sound system | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion |
| Sunroof | One-touch electric sunroof | Hard Top |
| USB Ports | 2 | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports |
| Voice Command | Yes | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | No |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators |
| Fog Lamps | LED fog lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights |
| Headlight | Full LED headlamps | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators | No |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate |
| Roof Rails | No | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED tail lamps | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 185/55 R16 | 255/65 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) | Dual front airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Smart keyless entry | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation |
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 | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey |
