Honda Elevate vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny

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Honda Elevate

Honda Elevate

Petrol ADV Edition CVT

16.57 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

1.5 Petrol Alpha AT

14.37 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
N/A

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1462 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

CVT
Torque Converter

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

121hp at 6600 rpm
104.8 hp at 6000

Max Engine Torque

145Nm at 4300 rpm
134.2 Nm at 4000

Number of Gears

–
4

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Official Fuel Economy

16.92 kmpl
16.39 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.6 kmpl
10.04 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.1 kmpl
13.56 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
40 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

10.85 kmpl
11.8 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

24.22 kmpl
14.93 kmpl

Auto Start/Stop

–

0-100kph

–
17.47 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
8.75 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
13.38 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
3-link Rigid Axle

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Spring

Rear Suspension Type

Nonindependent, Torsion Beam
3-link Rigid Axle

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Spring

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

Turning Radius

5.2 m
5.7 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drums

Wheel Size

17 inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
195/80 R15

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
195/80 R15

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

N/A
Full Size

Dimensions

Length

4312 mm
3985 mm

Width

1790 mm
1645 mm

Height

1650 mm
1720 mm

Wheelbase

2650 mm
2590 mm

Ground Clearance

220 mm
210 mm

Kerb Weight

1258 kg
1205-1210 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Ladder Frame

Boot Capacity

458 litres
211-332 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

Driving Modes

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Driver Armrest Storage

Door Pockets

Remote Locking

Electric Tailgate Release

Dead Pedal

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cup Holders

Cruise Control

Cooled Storage

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

12 Volt Port

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Powered Tailgate

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Interior Lamps

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Sunroof

Single Pane

Sunglass Holder

–

Third Row AC Vents

Cabin Boot Access

Trunk Light

Auto Parking

Ambient Lighting

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Vehicle to load (V2L)

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver Window Only

Safety

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Manual

Side Airbag

Central Locking

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Seat Belt Warning

Child Safety Lock

Curtain Airbag

Speed Assist System

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Dashcam

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual

Brake Assist (BA)

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Automatic Wipers

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Automatic Headlamps

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Video Recording

–

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Overspeed Warning

Rear Defogger

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Electronic Stability Control

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Rollover Protection System

–

Heads Up Display

–

High Beam Assist

Hill Descent Control

Hill Start Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Keep Assist

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

Lane Departure Avoidance

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Electronic Parking Brake

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dual Tone Horn

–

Exterior

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Scuff Plates

Stop Lamp

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

ORVM turn indicators

Connected LED

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Spoiler

–

Cornering Headlights

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

LED fog lamps

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

–

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Rub Strips

–

Roof Rails

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Trip Meter

Gear Indicator

Average Fuel Consumption

Head-up Display

Average Speed

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

Shift Indicator

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Instantaneous Consumption

Massage Seats

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Individual Chairs at Rear

Ventilated Seats

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
4

Seat Material

Leatherette
Fabric

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Heated Seats

Driver's Seat Memory

Rear Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Front Seat Armrest

Third Row Seats Split

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Speakers

8
4

Steering Audio Controls

Voice Commands

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

Steering Phone Controls

Touchpad

Gesture Controls

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Inbuilt Music App

–

CD Player

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Audio System

AUX Input

Branded Music System

–

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Emergency Call Button

–

SOS Button

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Phone App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Location Based Services

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

Smart Drive Information

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Digital Key

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•6w

I am planning to buy a new touring car and want a naturally aspirated petrol manual. The cars I have shortlisted are: Suzuki Jimny, Honda Elevate, Tata Sierra (maybe diesel?), Hyundai Creta/Kia Seltos, and Suzuki/Toyota Grand Vitara. I need advice on the best price-to-value, and general service-related problems are not an issue (I usually service my car myself). If possible, please explain the compromises, both mechanically and feature-wise.

Verified
•6w

Of your shortlist, it comes down to the Honda Elevate, Maruti Suzuki Victoris/Grand Vitara, or Toyota Hyryder, and finally the Kia Seltos.The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is simply not practical enough for the money, and its ride isn't suitable for touring. The Sierra's 1.5 NA petrol is its weakest engine, and the diesel is expensive, and between the Creta and Seltos, we'd pick the newer Seltos as it is more modern, larger and more spacious. And though we would recommend using the official service outlets, if you are interested in servicing the vehicle yourself, the naturally aspirated petrol manual is the best bet. The good news is that all these cars will fall comfortably within your budget, too.The Maruti and Toyota SUVs are superbly reliable and incredibly efficient, though rear-seat space is not as good as the others. The power figure is not great either, and though sufficient in the city, for your highway touring use, you might feel it wanting slightly.The Kia Seltos' 1.5-litre petrol engine produces slightly more power, but the vehicle is also heavier, so it does not feel dramatically quicker on the highway. It is larger than the others, though, offering noticeably more cabin space, better interior quality and a stronger feature list. While it costs roughly Rs 1.5 lakh more in higher trims, you do get more for your money.In terms of outright value, though, the Honda Elevate strikes the best balance. It is more spacious than the Maruti/Toyota, cheaper than the Seltos, and has the most powerful engine, which is also fuel-efficient and legendarily reliable. The 1.5-litre i-VTEC remains tractable at low speeds as well as strong enough on the highway. It is also backed by solid ride and handling dynamics. Downsides are that refinement isn't as good as the others, and even in top-spec guise, the feature set is not as good, though you do get the essentials. We would recommend the Honda over the others for your needs.

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