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Honda Elevate vs Nissan Tekton

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Honda Elevate
Nissan Tekton

Honda

Elevate

From ₹11.81 Lakh

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Nissan

Tekton

From ₹10.49 Lakh

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Honda ElevateZX CVT · ₹16.36 Lakh
Nissan TektonN-Connecta T280 DCT · ₹16.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Elevate: ₹16.36 Lakh (ahead) Tekton: ₹16.49 Lakh Elevate ₹12,600 cheaper
Safety Elevate: Not rated yet Tekton: 5 stars (ahead) JNCAP and Bharat NCAP
Mileage Elevate: 16.92 kmpl Tekton: 18.5 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim
Power Elevate: 120.65 PS Tekton: 163 PS (ahead) Torque 145 vs 280 Nm
Boot Elevate: 458 litres Tekton: 700 litres (ahead) Length 4,312 vs 4,348 mm
Versions Elevate: 9 Tekton: 12 (ahead)

Pick the Elevate for the lower price.

Pick the Tekton for the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹16.36 Lakh
₹16.49 Lakh
On-road in
₹18.51 Lakh
₹18.65 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹31,104 a month
₹31,336 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
120.65 PS
163 PS
Torque
145 Nm
280 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic (CVT)
Automatic (DCT)
Mileage
16.92 kmpl
18.5 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Mid-Size SUV
Mid-size SUV (C-SUV)
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Displacement
1,498 cc (1.5L)
Not listed
Engine Config
1.5L i-VTEC DOHC 4-Cylinder 16V Petrol with VTC
Not listed
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Not listed
0-100
10.8 sec (MT) / 11.4 sec (CVT)
Not listed
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not listed
Displacement (T160)
Not listed
999 cc, 3-Cylinder Turbo-Petrol
Displacement (T280)
Not listed
1,333 cc, 4-Cylinder Direct-Injection Turbo-Petrol
Special Tech
Not listed
Nissan GT-R-derived Mirror Bore Coating cylinder technology on both engines

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-Speed Manual / Continuous Variable Transmission (7-Speed Stepped CVT)
6-Speed Manual (T160 & T280) or 6-Speed Wet-Clutch DCT (T280 only)
Gears
6 / 7-step CVT
Not listed
Paddles
Yes (7-Speed Paddle Shifters on CVT)
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed
Drivetrain
Not listed
FWD

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum (Rear)
Disc (all-wheel disc brakes across the range)
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Twist Beam with Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Wheel Type
17-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
215/57 R17 Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel Spare Wheel
Not listed
Wheel Size
Not listed
18-inch alloy, 225/55 R18 tubeless radial tyres
Ground Clearance
Not listed
212 mm (unladen)
Approach/Departure Angle
Not listed
26.9° / 34.7°

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,312 mm
4,348-4,349 mm
Width
1,790 mm
1,815 mm
Height
1,650 mm
1,674 mm
Wheelbase
2,650 mm
2,657 mm
Ground Clearance
220 mm (Highest ground clearance in segment)
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,206 kg - 1,258 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
458 Litres (Largest boot space in segment)
700 L (seats-up, per Nissan India launch materials) or 518 L / 1,789 L seats-folded (per CarDekho spec sheet); see Source Notes
Fuel Tank
40 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.2 m
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
50 L

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The Japan-market version sold as the WR-V scored 5 stars from JNCAP (2024).
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.49/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49). Bharat NCAP applied the result of its Renault Duster test, which shares the Tekton's structure.
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard on top trims (Dual front, side, curtain)
6 Airbags Standard (front, passenger, side, curtain)
ESP/TC
Yes (Vehicle Stability Assist VSA, Hill Start Assist HSA, ABS with EBD, Emergency Stop Signal)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Honda Sensing: Collision Mitigation Braking System CMBS, Adaptive Cruise Control ACC, Lane Keeping Assist LKAS, Road Departure Mitigation RDM, Auto High Beam AHB, Lead Car Departure Notification)
Level-2 ADAS: Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance, Traffic Sign Recognition (17+ features total, higher trims)
Camera
Multi-Angle Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines + Honda LaneWatch Blind Spot Camera
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Yes
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with top tether)
Not listed
ESC/Traction Control
Not listed
Yes, with Hill Hold Assist and Hill Descent Control
Parking Assist
Not listed
360-Degree Camera with guidelines

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.25-inch High-Definition Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio with Optical Bonding
10.1-inch with Google built-in (200+ apps), wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch High-Definition Full-Colour TFT Multi-Information Display Cluster
10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Honda Connect with 37+ Features, Remote Engine Start, Climate Pre-conditioning & Geo-fencing
Not listed
Audio System
8-Speaker Premium Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters)
Not listed
Sunroof
Electric One-Touch Sunroof with Anti-Pinch
Panoramic Sunroof (higher trims)
Seat Features
Plush Leatherette Seats with 8-Way Manual Adjustment & Segment-Leading Knee Room
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Max Cool Mode & Rear AC Vents
Dual-Zone Automatic
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)
Not listed
Sound System
Not listed
6-Speaker ARKAMYS system with integrated Google navigation
Seats
Not listed
6-Way Powered, Ventilated Front Seats (higher trims)
Wireless Charging
Not listed
Yes

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED Projector Headlamps with Integrated LED DRLs & Turn Indicators
Not listed
Tail Lights
Connected Full LED Tail Lamps with Dual LED Light Guides
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Fog Lamps with Chrome Accents & Skid Plates
Not listed
Tailgate
Not listed
Powered Tailgate (higher trims)
Wipers
Not listed
Rain-Sensing Wipers

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km or 10-Year Anytime Warranty)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
Not listed

Choice

Versions
9 versions
12 versions
Price range
₹11.81 Lakh – ₹16.78 Lakh
₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh
Colours
13 colours
6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

SV MT₹11.81 Lakh Acenta T160 MT₹11.79 Lakh Tekton ₹1,700 less

Petrol, automatic

V CVT₹13.43 Lakh Acenta T280 DCT₹14.99 Lakh Tekton ₹1.56 lakh more ZX CVT₹16.36 Lakh N-Connecta T280 DCT₹16.49 Lakh Tekton ₹12,600 more

On-road price by city

Elevate ZX CVT against Tekton N-Connecta T280 DCT

CityElevateTektonGap
Mumbai₹18.84 Lakh₹18.98 LakhElevate ₹14,112 less
Pune₹18.84 Lakh₹18.98 LakhElevate ₹14,112 less
New Delhi₹18.51 Lakh₹18.65 LakhElevate ₹13,860 less
Bengaluru₹19.72 Lakh₹19.87 LakhElevate ₹14,742 less
Chennai₹19.9 Lakh₹20.05 LakhElevate ₹14,868 less
Hyderabad₹19.92 Lakh₹20.07 LakhElevate ₹14,868 less
Kolkata₹18.51 Lakh₹18.65 LakhElevate ₹13,860 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Elevate or the Tekton?

The Elevate, by ₹12,600 on the versions compared here: Elevate ZX CVT at ₹16.36 Lakh against Tekton N-Connecta T280 DCT at ₹16.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹18.51 Lakh against ₹18.65 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Tekton claims 18.5 kmpl against 16.92 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Elevate: not tested in this form; the Japan-market version sold as the WR-V scored 5 stars (JNCAP 2024). The Tekton: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Elevate has up to 6 airbags and the Tekton 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Elevate ZX CVT makes 120.65 PS and 145 Nm and the Tekton N-Connecta T280 DCT makes 163 PS and 280 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Tekton is 36 mm longer. Boot space is 458 litres in the Elevate and 700 litres in the Tekton.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹31,104 a month for the Elevate and ₹31,336 for the Tekton, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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