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Canara Bank vs Chola vs SBI: Vehicle Loan Comparison

By KhatuLoans Editorial Team, edited by Hemant Kumar · Figures checked · Information only, not a loan provider

For a car loan, Canara Bank advertises the lowest starting rate here (7.50%), versus 9% at Chola and 8.40% at SBI. A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each loan provider's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the loan providers' own websites and checked 4 October 2026.

Canara Bank vs Chola vs SBI at a glance

DetailCanara BankCholaSBI
Loan provider typePublic sector bankNBFCPublic sector bank
Legal nameCanara BankCholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd (Chola)State Bank of India
Vehicle loans with a published rateCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Electric car loanCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Three-wheeler loan, Tractor loanCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Electric car loan
Car loan: published rate7.50% - 10.70%9% - 20% p.a.car; MUV 9% - 20%8.40% - 9.35%
Car loan: maximum tenure84 monthsNot published7 years
Two-wheeler loan: published rate10.10% - 15.00%15% - 28% p.a.11.70% - 15.70%
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenureNot publishedNot publishedUp to 60 months
Official websitecanarabank.bank.incholamandalam.comsbi.bank.in

Canara Bank vs Chola vs SBI car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting car loan rates as published: Canara Bank from 7.50%, Chola from 9% and SBI from 8.40%. Canara Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered.

DetailCanara BankCholaSBI
ProductCanara Vehicle (4-Wheeler)New Car LoanSBI New Car Loan Scheme
Published rate7.50% - 10.70%9% - 20% p.a.car; MUV 9% - 20%8.40% - 9.35%
Rate basisRLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00% w.e.f. 12.03.2026); rate by credit risk gradeFixedMCLR-linked (per SBI auto loan rate page)
Maximum tenure84 monthsNot published7 years
Maximum fundingUp to 90% (margin 10% up to ₹10 lakh; 10-15% ₹10-25 lakh; 20% above ₹25 lakh)Up to 100% on-roadUp to 100% of on-road price
Processing fee0.25% (min ₹1,000, max ₹5,000) + GST; 100% waiver 01.10.2026-31.12.2026 (Retail Loan Festival)0.5% - 2.5% + sourcing fee Rs 1,000 - 2,500Rs 1,000-3,000 + GST (salaried) / Rs 1,500-4,000 + GST (non-salaried), slab by loan amount
Pre-closure / prepaymentNo pre-payment penaltyFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTNo prepayment charges; no foreclosure charges after 2 years (as published)
Other terms published
  • No upper loan limit
  • Loans above ₹15 lakh priced 0.40-0.60% lower
  • Women borrowers get 0.05% lower rate
  • In-principle sanction at customer's place
  • Low down payment
  • No advance EMI
  • Interest on daily reducing balance
  • Flexi-pay option: reduced EMI in initial months
  • Variants: Loyalty Car Loan (8.35%-9.30%), Assured Car Loan, NRI Car Loan with nil processing fee
Official sourcecanarabank.bank.in
canarabank.bank.in
cholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in

EMI illustration: ₹10 lakh over 60 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Canara Bank7.50%₹20,038₹2,02,277₹12,02,277
Chola9%₹20,758₹2,45,501₹12,45,501
SBI8.40%₹20,468₹2,28,102₹12,28,102

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (60 months)

Loan amountCanara Bank (7.50%)Chola (9%)SBI (8.40%)
₹5 lakh₹10,019₹10,379₹10,234
₹10 lakh₹20,038₹20,758₹20,468
₹15 lakh₹30,057₹31,138₹30,703
₹20 lakh₹40,076₹41,517₹40,937

Read the full guide: Car loan · EMI calculator

Canara Bank vs Chola vs SBI two-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting two-wheeler loan rates as published: Canara Bank from 10.10%, Chola from 15% and SBI from 11.70%. Canara Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered.

DetailCanara BankCholaSBI
ProductCanara Vehicle (2-Wheeler)Two Wheeler Loan (new only)SBI Two Wheeler Loan Scheme
Published rate10.10% - 15.00%15% - 28% p.a.11.70% - 15.70%
Rate basisRLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00%); rate by credit risk gradeFixedMCLR-linked (1-year MCLR)
Maximum tenureNot publishedNot publishedUp to 60 months
Maximum fundingNot publishedUp to 100% of bike value85% of on-road price; max Rs 3 lakh
Processing feeNot published0.75% - 5% + sourcing fee Rs 500 - 2,5003% of loan + GST (50% waiver for salary package customers)
Pre-closure / prepaymentNot publishedFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTNot published
Other terms published
  • Women borrowers get 0.05% lower rate in grades 1-3
  • No funding of used two-wheelers
  • Rural and semi-urban focus
  • 0.50% rate concession for electric two-wheelers
  • Separate Super Bike Loan: 12.55% - 14.55%, fee 2% (max Rs 10,000 + GST)
Official sourcecanarabank.bank.incholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in

EMI illustration: ₹1 lakh over 36 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Canara Bank10.10%₹3,231₹16,331₹1,16,331
Chola15%₹3,467₹24,795₹1,24,795
SBI11.70%₹3,307₹19,056₹1,19,056

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (36 months)

Loan amountCanara Bank (10.10%)Chola (15%)SBI (11.70%)
₹0.5 lakh₹1,616₹1,733₹1,654
₹1 lakh₹3,231₹3,467₹3,307
₹1.5 lakh₹4,847₹5,200₹4,961

Read the full guide: Two-wheeler loan · EMI calculator

Canara Bank vs Chola vs SBI used car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting used car loan rates as published: Chola from 15% and SBI from 10.45%. SBI is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. Canara Bank does not publish a used car loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

DetailCanara BankCholaSBI
ProductCanara Vehicle (pre-owned 4-wheeler)Used Car LoanSBI Certified Pre-Owned Car Loan
Published rateNot published15% - 28% p.a.MUV 14% - 28%10.45% - 15.60%credit-score based
Rate basisRLLR-linked (no separate pre-owned rate published)FixedMCLR-linked (1-year MCLR)
Maximum tenure60 months5 yearsUp to 5 years (10 years minus vehicle age)
Maximum funding50% (minimum margin 50%); max ₹50 lakhUp to 100%*Up to 85% of valuation; loan Rs 2 lakh - Rs 150 lakh
Processing fee0.25% (min ₹1,000, max ₹5,000) + GST0.5% - 3.25% + sourcing fee Rs 1,000 - 2,5001.50% of loan + GST (min Rs 3,000, max Rs 10,000 + GST)
Pre-closure / prepaymentNo pre-payment penaltyFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTNot published
Other terms published
  • Car not older than 3 years
  • Instant approval
  • Certified pre-owned cars from authorised dealers
  • Loan to be repaid before age 70
Official sourcecanarabank.bank.incholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in

EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 48 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Chola15%₹13,915₹1,67,938₹6,67,938
SBI10.45%₹12,790₹1,13,902₹6,13,902

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (48 months)

Loan amountChola (15%)SBI (10.45%)
₹3 lakh₹8,349₹7,674
₹5 lakh₹13,915₹12,790
₹8 lakh₹22,265₹20,463

Read the full guide: Used car loan · EMI calculator

Canara Bank vs Chola vs SBI electric car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting electric car loan rates as published: Canara Bank from 7.45% and SBI from 8.30%. Canara Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. SBI lists the longer maximum tenure (up to 8 years). Chola does not publish an electric car loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

DetailCanara BankCholaSBI
ProductCanara Green WheelsNot publishedSBI Green Car Loan
Published rate7.45% - 10.70%Not published8.30% - 9.35%
Rate basisRLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00%); rate by credit risk gradeNot publishedMCLR-linked (per SBI auto loan rate page)
Maximum tenure84 EMIsNot publishedUp to 8 years
Maximum fundingMargin 15% up to ₹25 lakh; 25% above ₹25 lakhNot publishedUp to 100% of on-road price
Processing fee0.25% (min ₹1,000, max ₹5,000) + GSTNot publishedNil
Pre-closure / prepaymentNo prepayment penaltyNot publishedNot published
Other terms published
  • New electric 4-wheelers
  • No upper loan limit
Not published
  • Electric cars only
  • Concession vs regular car loan rate (published as 25 bps)
Official sourcecanarabank.bank.in
canarabank.bank.in
Not publishedsbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in
sbi.bank.in

EMI illustration: ₹15 lakh over 60 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Canara Bank7.45%₹30,021₹3,01,278₹18,01,278
SBI8.30%₹30,630₹3,37,825₹18,37,825

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

Monthly EMI at other loan amounts (60 months)

Loan amountCanara Bank (7.45%)SBI (8.30%)
₹10 lakh₹20,014₹20,420
₹15 lakh₹30,021₹30,630
₹25 lakh₹50,035₹51,051

Read the full guide: Electric car loan

Canara Bank vs Chola vs SBI three-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Chola publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Canara Bank and SBI do not publish a three-wheeler loan rate on their website, so none is shown.

DetailCanara BankCholaSBI
ProductNot publishedThree Wheeler LoansNot published
Published rateNot publishedNew non-EV 21% - 28%; used non-EV 25% - 28% p.a.Not published
Rate basisNot publishedFixedNot published
Processing feeNot publishedNew 1.5% - 3.5%; used 1% - 2.5% + sourcing feeNot published
Pre-closure / prepaymentNot publishedFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTNot published
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Rural and semi-urban focus
Not published
Official sourceNot publishedcholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
Not published

Read the full guide: Three-wheeler loan

Canara Bank vs Chola vs SBI tractor loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Chola publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Canara Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (5-9 years (half-yearly/yearly instalments)). Canara Bank and SBI do not publish a tractor loan rate on their website, so none is shown.

DetailCanara BankCholaSBI
ProductFarm Machinery LoansTractor & Farm Equipment LoansSBI New Tractor Loan Scheme
Published rateNot publishedNew 12% - 28%; used 17% - 28% p.a.1-year MCLR + 3.60% to + 4.35%by collateral
Rate basisNot publishedFixedMCLR-linked (1-year MCLR)
Maximum tenure5-9 years (half-yearly/yearly instalments)Not publishedUp to 5 years (half-yearly instalments)
Maximum fundingNil margin up to ₹2 lakh; 15-25% margin above ₹2 lakh; 40% margin for second-hand tractorsNot published75% of tractor + accessories cost (25% margin); loan Rs 2 lakh - Rs 25 lakh
Processing feeNot publishedNew 0.25% - 2%; used 0.75% - 3.25% + sourcing fee1.50% of loan amount
Pre-closure / prepaymentNot publishedFull closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GSTNot published
Other terms published
  • Minimum land holding norms by tractor HP
  • Covers tractor, power tiller, harvester, implements
  • New, used and refinance
  • Harvesters, trolleys, rotavators, power tillers
  • Repayment based on crop patterns
  • Collateral optional
  • Minimum 2 acres agricultural land
  • Loan paid directly to dealer
Official sourcecanarabank.bank.incholamandalam.com
files.cholamandalam.com
sbi.bank.in

Read the full guide: Tractor loan

Which is better: Canara Bank, Chola or SBI?

No loan provider is best for everyone. This is how the published figures split, product by product.

  • Car loan, lower starting rate: Canara Bank (7.50%) versus 9% at Chola and 8.40% at SBI.
  • Two-wheeler loan, lower starting rate: Canara Bank (10.10%) versus 15% at Chola and 11.70% at SBI.
  • Electric car loan, longer maximum tenure: SBI (up to 8 years). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Tractor loan, longer maximum tenure: Canara Bank (5-9 years (half-yearly/yearly instalments)). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.

Pick on total cost, not the headline rate: ask each loan provider for the Key Fact Statement and compare the APR and total repayable amount. A low rate with a high processing fee can cost more than a slightly higher rate with no fee.

Bank type and how each loan provider sets its rate

Canara Bank and SBI are public sector banks and Chola is a nbfc.

What the loan providers' own pages say about how their rates are set:

  • Canara Bank car loan: RLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00% w.e.f. 12.03.2026); rate by credit risk grade.
  • Canara Bank two-wheeler loan: RLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00%); rate by credit risk grade.
  • Canara Bank used car loan: RLLR-linked (no separate pre-owned rate published).
  • Canara Bank electric car loan: RLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00%); rate by credit risk grade.
  • Chola car loan: Fixed.
  • Chola two-wheeler loan: Fixed.
  • Chola used car loan: Fixed.
  • Chola electric two- and three-wheeler loan: Fixed.

Banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) publish rates in different ways: some give a range, some only a starting rate and some only a maximum. That is why this page compares like with like and marks every gap as not published instead of guessing.

About Canara Bank, Chola and SBI

Canara Bank

Public sector bank

PSU loan provider pricing car loans off its repo-linked RLLR with credit-grade tiers, lower rates above ₹15 lakh and for women, and a separate green rate card for electric cars.

Lowest published starting rate: 7.45% (Electric car loan)

Chola

NBFC · Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd (Chola)

Murugappa Group's vehicle-finance-led NBFC with a large rural and semi-urban branch network

Lowest published starting rate: 9% (Car loan)

SBI

Public sector bank · State Bank of India

India's largest bank, offering MCLR-linked car, green (EV) car, certified pre-owned car and two-wheeler loans, plus SME commercial vehicle and agri tractor loans.

Lowest published starting rate: 8.30% (Electric car loan)

What to check before you choose a vehicle loan

  1. Ask for the Key Fact Statement (KFS). RBI requires loan providers to give you one before you sign, showing the interest rate, all fees, the APR and the total amount you will repay.
  2. Compare APR, not the headline rate. Processing fee, documentation charges and insurance change the real cost.
  3. Ask about pre-closure charges. Fixed-rate vehicle loans often carry charges for paying early; floating-rate loans to individuals cannot.
  4. Check what is bundled. Insurance, extended warranty or accessories added to the loan raise the amount you pay interest on. You are free to buy insurance elsewhere.
  5. Confirm the hypothecation. The loan provider's name is noted on the registration certificate. After the last EMI, collect the NOC and have it removed at the RTO.

Terms used on this page

Plain meanings of the terms this comparison uses.

Starting rate: The lowest rate a loan provider advertises for a product. Most borrowers are offered a higher rate, because the final rate depends on credit score, income, employer and loan amount.

APR: Annual percentage rate. It adds the processing fee and other charges to the interest rate, so it shows the yearly cost of the loan better than the interest rate alone.

Key Fact Statement: A short summary the loan provider gives you before you sign. It lists the interest rate, every fee, the APR and the total amount you will repay. RBI requires it for retail loans.

Floating rate and repo rate: A floating rate moves with a benchmark, and for banks that is usually the RBI repo rate, the rate at which RBI lends to banks. A fixed rate stays the same for the period you agree.

Processing fee: A one-time charge for handling the application. It is usually a percentage of the loan amount plus GST, and it is often deducted before the money reaches you.

Credit score: A number from 300 to 900 that shows how you have repaid past loans and cards. A higher score usually gets you a lower rate.

Sources, method and last check

Every figure above comes from the loan provider's own website. We checked them on 4 October 2026 and list the pages used.

Method: we list only figures we could find on the loan provider's official pages. A blank means the loan provider does not publish that figure, and we never estimate one. Rankings use the published starting rate and published maximum tenure only. Read our editorial policy, how we make money and tell us about an error.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better for a car loan: Canara Bank, Chola or SBI?

For a car loan, Canara Bank advertises the lowest starting rate here (7.50%), versus 9% at Chola and 8.40% at SBI. A starting rate is the best case, not a typical offer, so confirm the annual percentage rate (APR) and total repayable amount in each loan provider's Key Fact Statement. Figures are as published on the loan providers' own websites and checked 4 October 2026. The better choice depends on your profile, the loan amount and the fees in your offer letter.

Which has the lower car loan interest rate: Canara Bank, Chola or SBI?

Canara Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Canara Bank 7.50%, Chola 9% and SBI 8.40% (checked 4 October 2026). Your actual rate depends on your credit profile and the loan provider's approval.

What is the processing fee on a car loan at Canara Bank, Chola and SBI?

Canara Bank: 0.25% (min ₹1,000, max ₹5,000) + GST; 100% waiver 01.10.2026-31.12.2026 (Retail Loan Festival). Chola: 0.5% - 2.5% + sourcing fee Rs 1,000 - 2,500. SBI: Rs 1,000-3,000 + GST (salaried) / Rs 1,500-4,000 + GST (non-salaried), slab by loan amount. Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

What is the maximum car loan tenure at Canara Bank, Chola and SBI?

Canara Bank: 84 months. Chola: not published. SBI: 7 years.

What is the EMI on a ₹10 lakh car loan at Canara Bank, Chola and SBI?

Over 60 months at each loan provider's lowest published rate: Canara Bank about ₹20,038 a month at 7.50%; Chola about ₹20,758 a month at 9%; SBI about ₹20,468 a month at 8.40%. This is an illustration that leaves out fees, GST and insurance. Your offered rate may be higher.

How much of the vehicle price can I borrow on a car loan from Canara Bank, Chola and SBI?

Canara Bank: Up to 90% (margin 10% up to ₹10 lakh; 10-15% ₹10-25 lakh; 20% above ₹25 lakh). Chola: Up to 100% on-road. SBI: Up to 100% of on-road price. Funding is usually profile-based, so the loan provider decides the final amount.

What other terms do Canara Bank, Chola and SBI publish for a car loan?

Canara Bank: No upper loan limit; Loans above ₹15 lakh priced 0.40-0.60% lower; Women borrowers get 0.05% lower rate. Chola: In-principle sanction at customer's place; Low down payment. SBI: No advance EMI; Interest on daily reducing balance; Flexi-pay option: reduced EMI in initial months. Check each loan provider's page for eligibility and documents before you apply.

Can I prepay or foreclose a car loan early at Canara Bank, Chola and SBI?

Canara Bank: No pre-payment penalty. Chola: Full closure: 5% of principal outstanding (7-12 months from agreement), 4% after 12 months, plus GST. SBI: No prepayment charges; no foreclosure charges after 2 years (as published). Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

Which vehicle loans do Canara Bank, Chola and SBI publish rates for?

Canara Bank: car loan, two-wheeler loan, electric car loan. Chola: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, three-wheeler loan, tractor loan. SBI: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, electric car loan. Based on each loan provider's own website, checked 4 October 2026.

Are the rates on this page the rate I will get?

No. They are the rates the loan providers publish, usually a range or a starting rate. Your approved rate depends on your credit score, income, loan amount, tenure and vehicle. Always read the Key Fact Statement before you sign.

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