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Mahindra Thar vs Honda Elevate

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or Honda Elevate? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and Elevate. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel and Honda Elevate Price starts at Rs.11.69 Lakh (ex-showroom) for SV MT. Mahindra Thar is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Honda Elevate is a 4 cylinder, 1498 cc Engine can generate 119.35 bhp @6600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Elevate has a mileage of 15.31 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs Elevate

Key HighlightsMahindra TharHonda Elevate
PriceRs.11.25 LakhRs.11.69 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc1498 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm119.35 bhp @6600 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl15.31 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel  car
AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel
Rs. 11.25 Lakh
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SV MT
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Specifications Overview

Thar specificationsElevate specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.31 Lakh
13.54 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
600 Litres
458 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1498 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
119.35 bhp @6600 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Thar Brakes, Suspension & TyresElevate Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Torsion beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
245 / 75 R16
215/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
Not available
215/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.5 meters
5.2 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/75 R16
215/60 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Exterior

Thar ExteriorElevate Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Optional
checkYes
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
checkYes
checkYes
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
checkYes
No
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
LED headlight
No
checkYes
Projector headlight
checkYes
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
checkYes

Instrumentation

Thar InstrumentationElevate Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
No
Shift Indicator
No
No
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
No
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Thar Infotainment & CommunicationElevate Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
No
No
Multifunction Display
No
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
No
Integrated Music System
No
No
Speakers
No
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
USB Compatibility
No
No
Wireless Charger
-
No
Basic Warranty
2 Years or 100000 KMS
3 Years or 10000000 KMS

Engine & Transmission

Thar Engine & TransmissionElevate Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
1.5 i-VTEC with VTC
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Power
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
119.35 bhp @6600 rpm
Torque
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
15 kmpl
15.31 kmpl
Top Speed
155 kmph
160 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Thar Comfort & ConvenienceElevate Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
-
Blower& Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
No
checkYes
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
No information
3
Keyless Entry
No
checkYes
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
checkYes
No

Safety

Thar SafetyElevate Safety
NCAP Rating
4 Star (Global NCAP)
Not Tested
Airbags
2
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Thar Dimensions & CapacityElevate Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3985 mm
4312 mm
Width
1820 mm
1790 mm
Height
1850 mm
1650 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2650 mm
Ground Clearance
226 mm
220 mm
No. of Seats
4
5
No. of Doors
3
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
40 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
3 Litres
Boot Space
600 Litres
458 Litres
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
1206 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Thar Pros & ConsElevate Pros & Cons
Pros
  • The Thar offers 'go-anywhere' capabilities with its 4x4 hardware.
  • Comes with better safety features such as ESP, TPMS, hill-hold and descent control
  • The automatic transmission is super smooth
  • Refined petrol and diesel engine options are available
  • The customers can choose from RWD & 4X4 drivetrain
  • It offers better practicality as compared to the old Thar
  • Mahindra Thar comes with a convertible soft top
  • Comes equipped with the popular VTEC engine.
  • Provides utmost comfort in the cabin.
  • It has LEVEL 2 ADAS for added safety.
  • It is one of the biggest in dimensions compared to its rivals.
  • Boot space is the best in the segment with 458L on offer.
  • The CVT gearbox is smooth with shifts.
Cons
  • It can’t be your regular family car
  • The ride quality is not good, it always remain unsettled specially at higher speeds
  • It offers 2 doors and 4 seats option, accessing the rear seat is bit of an effort
  • The petrol engine is not efficient
  • It lacks premium and some important features such as rear camera, auto dimming IRVM, no rear wiper
  • It boasts a premium price tag
  • No room for luggage on the back
  • It misses on the Hybrid/diesel engine which the competition offers
  • Lacks some premium features like ventilated seats, and a 360-degree camera.
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Thar and Honda Elevate

Safety

Thar comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Door Ajar Warning. Elevate has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Body

Thar has doors and seats. It is an with 600 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 226 mm. It is 1820 mm wide, 1850 mm high and 3985 mm long. It has 1710 kg kerb weight and 2450 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Elevate is an with doors and seats ,40 Litres fuel tank capacity, 458 Litres boot space, 220 mm ground clearance.It has 1650 mm height, 4312 mm length, 1790 mm width, and 1206 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra Thar comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Elevate comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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Mahindra Thar and Honda Elevate Owner Reviews

  • Thar Review
  • Elevate Review
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      Sa
      13 Apr 2024
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      2.7
      Mahindra Thar is very good four seater xuv.
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      ameen
      01 Apr 2024
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      4.0
      On road performance of this car is awesome, easy to drive and comfortable.
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    • Od
      Om dhore
      29 Days ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      4.7
      Off-road look is best and about this car, its a family car or trip and the safety is much better these all reasons I like this car
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    • A
      Anonymous
      30 Days ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      4.3
      Comfortable so good drive and nice look.
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      Sayan bhowmik
      2 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      5.0
      Awesome car, just looking like a wow excellent. I don't have a caption, this is a Mahindra thar king of cars, pure power.
      Likes (4)
    • B
      Bibhu
      2 Month ago
      Review for Honda Elevate
      4.7
      Very much comfort and will be next generation vehicle of India as SUV segment. It is now popularity amongst our office staff circle. Thanks again for the Honda elevate family in this countryside
      Likes (6)
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      Subhash
      4 Month ago
      Review for Honda Elevate
      5.0
      I purchased this car because this is better looking Excellent including safety and i drive it feels amazing because when you drive there is big space inside better looking Excellent music system and a very good Base Clear. AC is very good.
      Likes (19)
    • GS
      GURCHARAN Singh
      5 Month ago
      Review for Honda Elevate
      4.4
      It's spacious interior, supportive seating, and smooth ride contribute to a comfortable driving experience. The vehicle?s suspension system also helps absorb road imperfections, enhancing the overall comfort for passengers.
      Likes (13)
    • S
      Surya
      5 Month ago
      Review for Honda Elevate
      4.4
      The car is a revolutionary new concept vehicle that features a unique, bold design that sets it apart from other side-by-side vehicles on the market.
      Likes (10)
    • A
      Anonymous
      6 Month ago
      Review for Honda Elevate
      5.0
      I have a great experience with car its comfortable to drive and the interior design is aewsome in a leather finish
      Likes (16)
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    Mahindra Thar and Honda Elevate FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Mahindra Thar?
    The on-road price of Mahindra Thar is Rs. 13.31 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Honda Elevate?
    The on-road price of Honda Elevate is Rs. 13.54 Lakh in New Delhi.