Let's compare Honda City SV vs Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD

Compare Honda City SV vs Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

Honda City SV
Honda City
Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD
Mahindra Thar ROXX
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Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Honda City SV

Price

₹ 13.69 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 25,278/month

Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD

Price

₹ 13.98 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 25,809/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Honda City feels light on the pocket compared to Mahindra Thar ROXX by ₹28,750.

Dimensions & Seating

Body Type

Sedan

Suv

Length

4594 mm +166

4428 mm

Width

1748 mm

1870 mm +122

Height

1489 mm

1923 mm +434

WheelBase

2600 mm

2850 mm +250

Ground Clearance

165 mm

226 mm +61

Seating Capacity

5

5

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 Liters

57 Liters +17

Boot Space

506 Liters +59

447 Liters

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol

Mileage (KMPL)

17.8 Km/l +5.4

12.4 Km/l

Range

708 Kms +1

707 Kms

Engine Type

I-Vtec

2.0l Mstallion Turbo Gdi

Powertrain Assistance

No

No

Emission Standards

Bs Vi

Bs Vi

No. of Cylinders

4

4

Displacement

1498 cc

1997 cc +499

Max Power

119 bhp @ 6600 rpm

160 bhp @ 5000 rpm +41

Max Torque

145 Nm @ 4300 rpm

330 Nm @ 1750 rpm +185

Transmission Type

MT

MT

Gear Box

6-MT

6-MT

Drive Type

FWD

RWD

Top Speed

180 +25

155

Steering and Suspension

Tilt Adjust

Yes

Yes

Telescopic Adjust

Yes

--

Turning Radius

5.3

5.8 +0.5

Front Suspension

McPherson Strut with Coil Spring

Double Wishbone with Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam with Coil Spring

Rigid Axle Coil Spring

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum

Drum

Safety & Security

Airbags

6

6

Seatbelt Warning

Yes

Yes

Over Speeding Warning

Yes

Yes

Anti-lock Braking System

Yes

Yes

ESP

Yes

Yes

Brake Assist

Yes

Yes

Tyre Pressure Monitor System

Yes

No

Reverse Camera

Yes

No

360 Camera

No

No

Hill Assist

Yes

Yes

Hill Descent Control

No

Yes

Child Lock

Yes

Yes

Isofix Child Seat Mount

Yes

Yes

Engine Immobilizer

Yes

Yes

ADAS

No

No

Comfort & Convenience

Power Windows

Front And Rear

Front And Rear

ORVM Adjustment

Electric

Manual

Request Sensors

Yes

--

Push Button Start

Yes

No

Cruise Control

No

No

Keyless Entry

Yes

--

Steering Mounted Control

Yes

--

Climate Control

Automatic

--

Rear AC Vents

Yes

Yes

Adjustable Steering Column

Yes

Yes

Interior Features

Upholstery

Fabric

Fabric

Adjustable Front Seats

Yes

Yes

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Yes

Yes

Rear Armrest

Yes

No

Rear Cup Holders

Yes

--

Front Cup Holders

Yes

Yes

Cooled Glovebox

No

No

Exterior Features

Sunroof

No

No

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steel Rims

Fog Lights

No

No

Tyre Size

185 / 60 R15

255 / 65 R18

Daytime Running Lights

LED

--

Headlight Type

Projector

Projector Led

Tailgate

Electric

Manual

Roof Rails

No

No

Rear Wiper

No

No

Infotainment & Telematics

Touch Screen

Yes

Yes

Screen Size

8 inch

10.25 inch

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation System

Yes

No

Speakers

4

4

Remote App Control

Yes

No

Wireless Charging

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

No

Telematics

Analogue-Digital

Analogue-Digital

Connectivity & Internet

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation

Yes

No

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

No

Honda City Vs Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Honda City Crystal Black Pearl Obsidian Blue Pearl

Crystal Black Pearl Obsidian Blue Pearl

Mahindra Thar ROXX STEALTH BLACK

STEALTH BLACK

Honda City Crystal Black Pearl Obsidian Blue Pearl

Crystal Black Pearl Obsidian Blue Pearl

Mahindra Thar ROXX STEALTH BLACK

STEALTH BLACK

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Honda City Vs Mahindra Thar ROXX FAQs

The Honda City 2026 lineup offers two distinct engine choices across its range. The standard Honda City is powered by a 1.5-litre i-VTEC 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine. The premium Honda City e:HEV variant features a 1.5-litre Atkinson-Cycle 4-cylinder petrol engine paired with an advanced dual-motor self-charging hybrid system.

The 6-speed manual transmission (MT) is available in the SV, V, VX, and ZX variants of the standard petrol Honda City. The base SV variant is exclusively offered with a manual gearbox.

The 7-speed Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) automatic gearbox is offered in the V, VX, and ZX petrol variants of the Honda City. The e:HEV hybrid model features a specialized electronic CVT (e-CVT).

The self-charging strong hybrid model, known as the Honda City e:HEV, is available in two top-spec, feature-rich variants: the V e:HEV and the flagship ZX e:HEV.

No, the entry-level Honda City SV variant is only available with the standard 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. The strong hybrid engine is reserved exclusively for the higher V and ZX e:HEV models.

Thanks to its dual-motor hybrid setup, the Honda City e:HEV delivers an exceptional ARAI-certified fuel efficiency ranging between 27.13 kmpl and 27.26 kmpl, depending on the variant.

The 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine in the standard petrol Honda City generates a peak power of 119 bhp @ 6600 rpm and a maximum torque of 145 Nm @ 4300 rpm.

The standard petrol Honda City offers a massive luggage capacity of 506 Litres. In contrast, the Honda City e:HEV provides a reduced boot space of 306 Litres to accommodate the 172.8V Lithium-ion hybrid battery package beneath the floor.

Every variant of the Honda City comes equipped with robust safety fundamentals, including the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, 4 or 6 airbags (depending on variant), ABS with EBD, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), Hill Start Assist, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

Yes, the Honda Sensing ADAS suite is available in the Honda City lineup. It comes standard on the V, VX, and ZX petrol variants, as well as both the V e:HEV and ZX e:HEV strong hybrid trims.

Thar Roxx is the 5-door, upgraded version of the Thar, launched on 15 August 2024. It’s bigger, safer, more feature-rich than the older 3-door Thar, trying to keep the off-road legend alive while being more usable daily. Bookings opened in mid-2024, variants include both RWD and 4×4.

Thar Roxx comes with two main engine choices: a 2.0-litre mStallion TGDi petrol and a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel. Both engines are offered with 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AISIN torque-converter automatic. You can get RWD or 4×4 depending on variant. Petrol variant produces about 150-175 bhp / 330-380 Nm, while the diesel is similarly powerful (~171-175 bhp / 370 Nm) at higher trims.

Thar Roxx has made history: it is the first body-on-frame SUV in India to secure a perfect 5-star Bharat-NCAP safety rating. It scored 31.09 out of 32 for adult occupant protection (AOP) and 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection (COP). Standard safety gear includes six airbags, 3-point seatbelts for all passengers, seatbelt reminders, ISOFIX child anchors, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and more. Higher variants also come with Level-2 ADAS features (AEB, lane-keep/assist etc.), 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring.

Thar Roxx uses Mahindra’s new M_GLYDE platform, which is lighter, stronger, and tuned for better NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) control. It gets independent double-wishbone front suspension, multi-link rear suspension with Watt’s linkage, Frequency Dependent Damping (FDD), Hydraulic Rebound Stopper (HRS), etc. These help in rough terrain and in smoothing out irregular city roads. The body-shell is all-metal, including full hard top, using high-strength steel especially in the pillars.

1. Length: ~ 4,428 mm, width ~ 1,870 mm, height ~ 1,923 mm, wheelbase ~ 2,850 mm. 2. Fuel tank ~ 57 litres. 3. Mileage: In city ~ 12.4 km/l for petrol in congested traffic. Diesel and highway numbers not fully published in all variants yet but expect better in highway / lighter load situations. Because of its size, weight, 4×4 hardware and big tyres, real world mileage will drop if you drive rough, carry many people, use AC, etc. Don’t expect hatchback numbers.

Buy if you are into off road adventures, you want presence, space (5 doors), safety (5-star), style plus capability. If you often drive in hilly / rural / water-wade areas, or just want to enjoy weekend trips, it’s a strong pick. Skip if most of your drive is tight city traffic, parking constraints, you prefer comfort over ruggedness, high efficiency, or want a quiet, smooth cruising car (like sedans or monocoque SUVs).

The Roxx petrol delivers about 12.40 km/l, while the diesel returns up to 15.20 km/l (ARAI). At an average Indian fuel price of ₹ 102/litre, the diesel costs around ₹ 6.71/km, while the petrol costs around ₹ 8.23/km. Real city runs drop lower: ~₹ 9/km for petrol and ~₹ 8.5/km for diesel. In short, your gym subscription is cheaper than driving it daily, but hey, Roxx is about adventure not penny-pinching.

Inside the Roxx, you’ll find ventilated front seats, a dual-tone cabin with leatherette trims, twin HD displays, a 9-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and a panoramic Skyroof. Add to that wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Alexa connectivity, ambient lighting, 360° camera, and a cooled glovebox. Translation: it’s no longer just mud and boots, you can now enjoy Spotify and cappuccinos while climbing mountains.
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