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Honda Elevate vs Tata Nexon

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

4.3Score
Honda Elevate
Price Range

₹11.8 lakh – ₹18.4 lakh

Mileage

15.31 - 16.61 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 11 TrimsOpen model
VS
Tata Motors

Tata Nexon

4.4Score
Tata Nexon
Price Range

₹7.4 lakh – ₹14.52 lakh

Mileage

17.01 - 24.08 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol / CNG / Diesel • 82 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Tata Nexon takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in lower fuel consumption, equipment density, punchy performance. While Honda Elevate remains a capable contender, Tata Nexon offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Honda Elevate if:

  • No-nonsense buyers wanting Honda Japanese reliability, comfortable suspension tuning, and the biggest boot in the midsize class.
Target Profile

Choose Tata Nexon if:

  • Families prioritizing uncompromising crash safety, high ground clearance, and highway touring confidence.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Honda Elevate

119.3 bhp @ 6600 rpm

145 Nm @ 4300 rpm

Tata Nexon

99 - 118 bhp

170 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Tata Nexon
Honda Elevate

15.31 - 16.61 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Tata Nexon Standout

17.01 - 24.08 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Honda

Honda Elevate

Listed items₹4,45,940
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,75,940
Scheduled maintenance
₹31,000
Stored first-year insurance
₹39,000
Stored 5-year depreciation
36% (₹4.25 lakh)
Tata Motors

Tata Nexon

Listed items₹3,60,471
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,91,971
Scheduled maintenance
₹34,500
Stored first-year insurance
₹34,000
Stored 5-year depreciation
40% (₹2.96 lakh)
Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹7.17 lakh(Tata Nexon lower)

VX CVT

Wheelsio Pick

i-VTEC, 1498 cc • CVT • 16.61 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹15.39 lakh
Key Highlights:Single-pane Sunroof, 17-inch Diamond Cut Alloys, LaneWatch camera

Smart Plus

1199 cc • Manual • 17.44 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹8.22 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Honda Elevate
Tata Nexon
Engine TypeDiffers
Honda Elevate:1498 cc Petrol
Tata Nexon:1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel
Max PowerDiffers
Honda Elevate:119.3 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Tata Nexon:99 - 118 bhp
Peak TorqueDiffers
Honda Elevate:145 Nm @ 4300 rpm
Tata Nexon:170 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Honda Elevate:CVT, Manual
Tata Nexon:Manual, AMT, DCT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Honda Elevate:Petrol
Tata Nexon:Petrol, CNG, Diesel
Claimed MileageDiffers
Honda Elevate:15.31 - 16.61 km/l (ARAI)
Tata Nexon:17.01 - 24.08 km/l (ARAI)
Honda Elevate
Tata Nexon
SeatingDiffers
Honda Elevate:—
Tata Nexon:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Honda Elevate:220 mm (Segment Best)
Tata Nexon:208 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Honda Elevate:458 Litres (Segment Best)
Tata Nexon:382 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Honda Elevate:—
Tata Nexon:44 litres
Body Type
Honda Elevate:SUV
Tata Nexon:SUV
Honda Elevate
Tata Nexon
AirbagsDiffers
Honda Elevate:—
Tata Nexon:6
Honda Elevate
Tata Nexon
TouchscreenDiffers
Honda Elevate:10.25-inch Advanced HD Touchscreen Display
Tata Nexon:10.25-inch Harman Touchscreen with Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
Honda Elevate
Tata Nexon
Standard Warranty
Honda Elevate:3 Years / 1,00,000 km
Tata Nexon:3 Years / 1,00,000 km
Annual Service EstimateDiffers
Honda Elevate:₹5,800
Tata Nexon:₹6,500
5-Year Service TotalDiffers
Honda Elevate:₹31,000
Tata Nexon:₹34,500
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Honda Elevate has a published mileage of 15.31 - 16.61 km/l (ARAI). The Tata Nexon has a published mileage of 17.01 - 24.08 km/l (ARAI).