Head to head
Mahindra Thar vs Honda Elevate
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Mahindra Thar is the cheapest of these to run at ₹6.17 per kilometre.
Mahindra Thar
Lifestyle Off-Roader
₹11.35 – ₹17.60 Lakh
Honda Elevate
Midsize SUV
₹11.69 – ₹16.73 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Mahindra Thar | Honda Elevate |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹11.35 – ₹17.60 Lakh | ₹11.69 – ₹16.73 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Lifestyle Off-Roader | Midsize SUV |
| Seating | 4 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 16.9km/l | 16.9km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 14.2km/l | 12.9km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹6.17 | ₹7.35 |
| Fuel options | PetrolDiesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 1997 cc · 150 bhp | 1498 cc · 119 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual | Manual, CVT |
| Tank / battery | 57 L | 40 L |
| Kerb weight | 1750 kg | 1265 kg |
| Boot space | Not rated | 458 L |
| Launched | 2023 | 2023 |
Variant-wise mileage
Mahindra Thar
| AX(O) 2.0 Petrol 4WD MTPetrol · Manual | 12.0 ARAI | 8.8km/l |
| LX 2.2 Diesel 4WD MTDiesel · Manual | 15.2 ARAI | 12.5km/l |
| AX(O) 1.5 Diesel RWD MTDiesel · Manual | 16.9 ARAI | 14.2km/l |
Honda Elevate
| SV / V / VX MTPetrol · Manual | 15.3 ARAI | 12.2km/l |
| V / VX / ZX CVTPetrol · CVT | 16.9 ARAI | 12.9km/l |
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Mahindra Thar vs Honda Elevate — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Mahindra Thar or the Honda Elevate?
The Mahindra Thar is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 14.2 km/l in real-world conditions versus 12.9 km/l for the Elevate.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Mahindra Thar costs about ₹6.17 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Mahindra Thar vs Honda Elevate — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Mahindra Thar wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.