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Honda City vs Tata Nexon

Should you buy Honda City or Tata Nexon? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Honda City price starts at Rs 12.28 Lakh ex-showroom for SV Reinforced (Petrol) and Tata Nexon price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart (Petrol). City has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Nexon has 1497 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the City has a mileage of 18.4 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Nexon has a mileage of 24.08 kmpl (Petrol top model).

City Vs Nexon

Key HighlightsHonda CityTata Nexon
On Road PriceRs.19,10,713*Rs.16,91,855*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)14981199
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Honda City vs Tata Nexon comparison

  • Honda City
    Rs16.55 Lakh *
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  • Tata Nexon
    Rs14.70 Lakh *
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Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.19,10,713*Rs.16,91,855*Rs.12,93,782*Rs.19,03,603*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.36,370/month
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Rs.32,207/month
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Rs.24,634/month
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Rs.36,241/month
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InsuranceRs.73,663Rs.52,795Rs.47,259Rs.73,435
User Rating
4.3
Based on 189 Reviews
4.6
Based on 700 Reviews
4.2
Based on 503 Reviews
4.3
Based on 321 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)Rs.5,625.4---
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
i-VTEC1.2L Turbocharged Revotron1.0L TurboVTi-TECH
Displacement (cc)
149811999991498
No. of Cylinders
44 Cylinder Cars33 Cylinder Cars33 Cylinder Cars44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
119.35bhp@6600rpm118.27bhp@5500rpm98.63bhp@5000rpm108.49bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
145Nm@4300rpm170Nm@1750-4000rpm152Nm@2200-4400rpm144Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4444
Fuel Supply System
--MPFi-
Turbo Charger
-YesYesNo
Transmission TypeAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
Gearbox
CVT7-Speed DCACVTCVT
Drive Type
FWDFWDFWDFWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrolPetrolPetrolPetrol
Mileage City (kmpl)--14 -
Mileage Highway (kmpl)--17 -
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)18.4 17.01 18.24 14.82
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)--4048
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0BS VI 2.0BS VI 2.0BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)-180 --

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut suspensionMacPherson Strut suspensionMacPherson Strut suspensionMacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Rear twist beamRear twist beamRear twist beamRear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled---
Steering Type
ElectricElectricElectricElectric
Steering Column
Tilt & TelescopicTilt and CollapsibleTiltTilt
Turning Radius (Metres)
5.35.1--
Front Brake Type
Ventilated DiscDiscDiscDisc
Rear Brake Type
DrumDrumDrumDisc
Top Speed (Kmph)
-180--
Tyre Size
185/55 R16215/60 R16195/60215/55 R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless, RadialRadial TubelessRadial TubelessRadial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)
-N/A--
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)R1616-17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)-16-17

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4583399539914323
Width (mm)
1748180417501809
Height (mm)
1489162016051650
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-208205-
Wheel Base (mm)
2600249825002585
Front Tread (mm)
1531-1536-
Rear Tread (mm)
--1535-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1153---
Grossweight (kg)
1528---
Reported Boot Space (Litres)
---488
Seating Capacity
5555
Boot Space (Litres)
506 382 405 -
No. of Doors
4555

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYesYesYes
Automatic Climate Control
YesYesYesYes
Air Quality Control
YesYes-Yes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYesYesYes
Trunk Light
Yes--Yes
Vanity Mirror
YesYesYesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
YesYesYesYes
Rear Seat Headrest
OptionalOptional--
Adjustable Headrest
YesYesYesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes-YesYes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
-Yes--
Rear AC Vents
YesYesYesYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYesYesYes
Cruise Control
-YesYesYes
Parking Sensors
RearFront & RearRearRear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
---Yes
Foldable Rear Seat
-60:40 Split60:40 Split60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
--YesYes
Engine Start Stop Button
YesYesYesYes
Cooled Glovebox
-YesYes-
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear DoorFront & Rear DoorFront & Rear DoorFront & Rear Door
Voice Commands
YesYes--
Paddle Shifters
YesYes--
USB Charger
Front & Rear--Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest
With StorageWith StorageWith Storage-
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes---
Gear Shift Indicator
NoNo--
Rear Curtain
NoNo--
Luggage Hook And NetNoNo--
Lane Change Indicator
Yes---
Additional Features--PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone horn,Intermittent position on front wipers,Rear parcel shelf,Front seat back pocket – passenger,Upper glove box,Vanity mirror - passenger side,Multi-sense driving modes & rotary coand on centre console,Interior ambient illumination with control switchRemote AC On/Off & Temperature Setting
One Touch Operating Power Window
--Driver's WindowDriver's Window
Drive Modes
-3--
Rear Window SunblindYes---
Power Windows--Front & RearFront & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof---Yes
Cup Holders--Front & RearFront & Rear
Air Conditioner
YesYesYesYes
Heater
YesYesYesYes
Adjustable Steering
Height & ReachNoYesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYesYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-Yes-Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYesYesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
---Front
Automatic Headlamps
YesYes-Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes-Yes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYesYesYes
Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesYes-Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYes---
Glove Box
YesYesYesYes
Digital Odometer
YesYes-Yes
Additional FeaturesAuto Diing Inside Rear View Mirror with Frameless Design,IPS Display with Optical Bonding Display Coating for Reflection Reduction,Premium Beige & Black Two-Tone Color Coordinated Interiors,Instrument Panel Assistant side Garnish Finish(Glossy Darkwood),Display Audio Piano Black Surround Garnish,Leather Shift Lever Boot with Stitch,Soft Pads with Ivory Real Stitch (Instrument Panel Assistant side Mid Pad, Center Console Knee Pad,Door Lining Armrest & Center Pads,Satin Metallic Garnish on Steering Wheel,Inside Door Handle Chrome Finish,Chrome Finish on All AC Vent Knobs & Hand Brake Knob,Trunk Lid Inside Lining Cover,LED Shift Lever Position Indicator,Easy Shift Lock Release Slot,Driver & Assistant Seat Back Pockets with Smartphone Sub-Pockets,Driver Side Coin Pocket with Lid,Ambient Light (Center Console Pocket),Ambient Light (Map Lamp & Front Footwell),Ambient Light (Front Door Inner Handles & Front Door Pockets),Front Map Lamps(led),,Advanced Twin-Ring Combimeter,Eco Assist System with Ambient Meter Light,Multi Function Driver Information Interface,Range & Fuel Economy Information,Average Speed & Time Information,G-Meter Display,Display Contents & Vehicle Settings Customization,Safety Support Settings,Vehicle Information & Warning Message Display,Rear Parking Sensor Proximity Display,Rear Seat Reminder,Steering Scroll Selector Wheel and Meter Control Switch,2 Spoke Steering Wheel with Illuminated LogoLiquid chrome upper panel strip & piano black door panels,Mystery black interior door handles,Liquid chrome gear box bottom inserts,Chrome knob on centre & side air vents,3-spoke steering wheel with leather insert and red stitching,Quilted embossed seat upholstery with red stitching,Red fade dashboard accent,Mystery black high centre console with armrest & closed storage,17.78 cm multi-skin drive mode clusterInterior Theme- Dual Tone Iconic Ivory,Perforated Leather,Premium Leather# Layering on Dashboard, Door Trim, Door Armrest and Centre Console with Stitching Details,Premium Soft Touch Dashboard,Satin Chrome Highlights to Door Handles, Air Vents and Steering Wheel,Interior Reading Lamp LED (Front&Rear), Leatherette Driver Armrest With Storage, PM 2.5 Filter, Seat Back Pockets, Rear Seat Middle Headrest, Rear Parcel Shelf
Digital ClusterSemiFullYesYes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)710.2477
UpholsteryLeatherLeatheretteLeatheretteLeatherette

Exterior

Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours
Platinum White Pearl
Lunar Silver Metallic
Golden Brown Metallic
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Meteoroid Grey Metallic
+1 MoreCity Colours
Carbon Black
Grassland Beige
Ocean Blue With White Roof
Pure Grey Black Roof
Ocean Blue
+7 MoreNexon Colours
Ice Cool White
Stealth Black
Moonlight Silver
Radiant Red
Caspian Blue
Kiger Colours
Havana Grey
White/Black Roof
Starry Black
Aurora Silver
Glaze Red
+1 MoreAstor Colours
Body TypeSedanAll Sedan CarsSUVAll SUV CarsSUVAll SUV CarsSUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable HeadlampsYesYes-Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYes-Yes
Rear Window Wiper
YesYesYesYes
Rear Window Washer
YesYesYesYes
Rear Window Defogger
YesYesYesYes
Wheel CoversNoNoNoNo
Alloy Wheels
YesYesYesYes
Rear Spoiler
YesYesYesYes
Sun Roof
-Yes-Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYesYesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYesYesYes
Chrome Grille
--Yes-
Projector Headlamps
Yes---
Halogen HeadlampsNo---
Cornering Foglamps
-Yes-Yes
Roof Rails
-YesYesYes
LED DRLs
YesYesYesYes
LED Headlamps
YesYesYesYes
LED Taillights
YesYesYesYes
LED Fog Lamps
YesYes--
Additional FeaturesAdvanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE™) Body Structure,Full LED Headlamps with 9 LED Array (Inline-Shell),L-Shaped LED Guide-type Turn Signal in Headlamps,Z-shaped 3D Wrap-around LED Tail Lamps with Uniform Edge Light,Wide & Thin Front Chrome Upper Grille,Sporty Front Grille Mesh: Diamond Chequered Flag Pattern,Sporty Fog Lamp Garnish & Carbon-Wrapped Front Bumper Lower Molding,Sporty Carbon-Wrapped Rear Bumper Diffuser,Sporty Trunk Lip Spoiler (Body Coloured),Sharp Side Character Line (Katana Blade In-Motion),Outer Door Handles Chrome Finish,Body Coloured Door Mirrors,Front & Rear Mud Guards,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar,Chrome Decoration Ring for Map Lamp,Automatic Folding Door Mirrors (Welcome Function),Sequential LED DRLs and Taillamp with Welcome/Goodbye Signature, Alloy Wheel with Aero Inserts, Top-mounted Rear Wiper and Washer, Bi Function LED HeadlampsC-shaped signature LED tail lamps,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black door handles,Front grille chrome accent,Silver rear SUV skid plate,Satin silver roof bars (50 load carrying capacity),Tri-octa LED pure vision headlamps,Mystery black & chrome trim fender accentuator,Tailgate chrome inserts,Front skid plate,Turbo door decals,40.64 cm diamond cut alloys with red wheel capsFull LED Hawkeye Headlamps with Chrome Highlights,Bold Celestial Grille,Chrome Finish On Window Beltline,Outside Door Handle with Chrome Highlights,Rear Bumper with Chrome Accentuated Dual Exhaust Design,Satin Silver Finish Roof Rails,Wheel & Side Cladding-Black,Front & Rear Bumper Skid Plate - Silver Finish,Door Garnish - Silver Finish,Body Coloured ORVM,High-Gloss Finish Fog Light Surround
Fog LightsFrontFront-Front & Rear
AntennaShark FinShark FinShark FinShark Fin
SunroofSingle PanePanoramic-Panoramic
Boot OpeningElectronicManualElectronic-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror---Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)-PoweredPowered & FoldingPowered & Folding
Tyre Size
185/55 R16215/60 R16195/60215/55 R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless, RadialRadial TubelessRadial TubelessRadial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)
-N/A-NA

Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
YesYesYesYes
Brake AssistYes---
Central Locking
YesYesYesYes
Child Safety Locks
YesYesYesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes-Yes
No. of Airbags6646
Driver Airbag
YesYesYesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYesYesYes
Side AirbagYesYesYesYes
Side Airbag RearNoNoNoNo
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYesYesYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYesYesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYesYesYes
Traction ControlYesYesYesYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
YesYesYesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYesYesYes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
YesYesYesYes
Rear Camera
With GuidedlinesWith GuidedlinesWith GuidedlinesWith Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device-Yes-Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
All WindowsDriverDriverDriver's Window
Speed Alert
YesYesYesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYesYesYes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYesYesYes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and PassengerDriver and PassengerDriverDriver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
-Yes-No
Blind Spot Camera
Yes---
Geo Fence Alert
---Yes
Hill Descent Control
-No-Yes
Hill Assist
YesYesYesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYesYesYes
360 View Camera
-Yes-Yes
Curtain AirbagYesYes-Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYesYesYes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )--4-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )--2-

ADAS

Forward Collision WarningYes--No
Automatic Emergency Braking---No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist---No
Lane Departure WarningYes--No
Lane Keep AssistYes--No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist---No
Adaptive Cruise ControlYes--No
Adaptive High Beam AssistYes--No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert---No

Advance Internet

Live Location---Yes
Remote Immobiliser---Yes
Engine Start Alarm---Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check-Yes-Yes
Digital Car Key---Yes
Inbuilt Assistant---Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands---Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic---Yes
Live Weather-Yes--
E-Call & I-Call-Yes-Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates-Yes-Yes
Google / Alexa ConnectivityYes---
SOS Button-Yes--
RSA-Yes--
Over Speeding Alert---Yes
In Car Remote Control App---Yes
Smartwatch AppYes--Yes
Remote AC On/Off-Yes-Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock---Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop-YesYes-

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYesYesYes
Integrated 2DIN Audio-YesNoYes
Wireless Phone Charging
YesYesYesYes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYesYesYes
Wifi Connectivity
---Yes
Touchscreen
YesYesYesYes
Touchscreen Size
810.24810.1
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlayAndroid Auto, Apple CarPlayAndroid Auto, Apple CarPlayAndroid Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYesYesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYesYesYes
No. of Speakers
4446
Additional FeaturesNext Gen Honda Connect with Telematics Control Unit (TCU),Weblink,Wireless Smartphone Connectivity (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay),Remote Control by Smartphone Application via Bluetooth®,Slim Bezel Touchscreen Infotainment System, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay20.32 cm display link floating touchscreen,Wireless smartphone replication,3D sound by ARKAMYS,2 tweetersi-SMART 2.0 with Advanced UI,Head Turner: Smart Movement in Direction of Voice Interactive Emojis Including Greetings, Festival Wishes and Jokes,Head Turner: Smart Movement in Direction of Voice Interactive Emojis,JIO Voice Recognition with advanced Voice coands for Weather, Cricket,Calculator, Clock, Date/Day, Horoscope, Dictionary, News & Knowledge Including Greetings, Festival Wishes and Jokes,Jio Voice Recognition in Hindi,Enhanced Chit-Chat Interaction,Voice Coands Support to Control Skyroof, AC, Music, FM, Calling & More,Advanced UI with Widget customization of homescreen with multiple Homepages,Digital Key With Key Sharing Function,Customisable Lockscreen Wallpaper,Birthday Wish on Headunit (with customisable date option),Headunit Theme Store with Downloadable Themes,Preloaded Greeting Message On Entry (with customised message option)
Usb PortsYesYesYesYes
Inbuilt Apps---Jio Saavn
Tweeter4422
Subwoofer-1--
SpeakersFront & RearFront & RearFront & RearFront & Rear

Pros & Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons
  • Honda City

    • Spacious cabin. Rear seat kneeroom rivals cars from a segment above.
    • Best in segment interior quality
    • Comfortable ride quality
    • Updated exterior makes it more tempting
    • ADAS standard in multiple variants

    Tata Nexon

    • Futuristic design with interesting details: LED daytime running lamps and tail lamps with animations, 16-inch alloy wheels, and full-LED headlamps. Gives it great road presence.
    • Has every imaginable feature: panoramic sunroof, front seat ventilation, 360° camera, leatherette upholstery. Feels premium.
    • Impressive infotainment package: 10.25-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch driver’s display and a brilliant JBL sound system.
    • Available with petrol and diesel engines, both offered with automatic transmissions.

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