Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Honda City e:HEV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Thar is available at ₹999,000, while the Honda City e:HEV is priced at ₹1,989,990. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Honda City e:HEV's 1498 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 126 PS (combined) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 27.26 km/l (ARAI) for the Honda City e:HEV. 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 | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture | 0.73 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1498 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | FWD |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 1.5L Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC with two-motor e:HEV hybrid systemN/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol hybrid |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | e-CVT |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 27.26 km/l (ARAI) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 126 PS (combined) |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 253 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | 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 | 257 l | 410 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1240 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 4583 mm / 1748 mm / 1489 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2600 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Tilt & telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Yes |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Yes |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 7-inch TFT instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | No |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android AutoN/A |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Push button start |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | No |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Front & rear |
| Push Start | No | Adaptive cruise control |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Leather upholstery |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 8-speaker sound system |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | One-touch electric sunroof |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | 2 |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | Yes |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | LED fog lamps |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Full LED headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Body-coloured ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Rear defogger |
| Roof Rails | No | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 185/55 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 16-inch alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | Six airbags (dual front, side & curtain) |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Multi-angle rear camera with guidelines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Smart keyless entry |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Obsidian Blue Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Meteoroid Grey Metallic |
