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Canara Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank: Vehicle Loan Comparison

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

Canara Bank has the lowest published starting car loan rate at 7.50%, against 9% at Hero FinCorp and 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank. Hero FinCorp allows the longer maximum tenure (120 months). 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 Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank at a glance

DetailCanara BankHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST Bank
Loan provider typePublic sector bankNBFCPrivate bank
Legal nameCanara BankHero FinCorp LtdIDFC FIRST Bank
Vehicle loans with a published rateCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Electric car loanCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Electric two- and three-wheeler loanCar loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Tractor loan
Car loan: published rate7.50% - 10.70%9% - 18% p.a.From 8.99%
Car loan: maximum tenure84 months120 months10 years (120 months)
Two-wheeler loan: published rate10.10% - 15.00%14% - 36% p.a.From 9%premium; from 10% commuter, mid-premium, EV
Two-wheeler loan: maximum tenureNot published60 months60 months
Official websitecanarabank.bank.inherofincorp.comidfcfirst.bank.in

Canara Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting car loan rates as published: Canara Bank from 7.50%, Hero FinCorp from 9% and IDFC FIRST Bank from 8.99%. 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. Hero FinCorp lists the longer maximum tenure (120 months).

DetailCanara BankHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST Bank
ProductCanara Vehicle (4-Wheeler)New Car LoanNew Car Loan
Published rate7.50% - 10.70%9% - 18% p.a.From 8.99%
Rate basisRLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00% w.e.f. 12.03.2026); rate by credit risk gradeNot publishedFixed or floating (fees page references fixed-rate bookings and a rate-switch fee)
Maximum tenure84 months120 months10 years (120 months)
Maximum fundingUp to 90% (margin 10% up to ₹10 lakh; 10-15% ₹10-25 lakh; 20% above ₹25 lakh)Up to 100% of on-road price; loan Rs 50,000 to Rs 25 lakhUp 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)Up to 3% of loan amountUp to 5% of loan amount (incl. GST)
Pre-closure / prepaymentNo pre-payment penaltyAllowed subject to loan agreement terms (no figure published)5% of principal outstanding + GST if booked on fixed rate; part-payment 5% + GST
Other terms published
  • No upper loan limit
  • Loans above ₹15 lakh priced 0.40-0.60% lower
  • Women borrowers get 0.05% lower rate
  • All Care Car Loan funds car service cost
  • Overdraft (flexi-credit) option bundled
  • Guarantor-based program; Tier 2/3 focus
  • Longest tenure among peers at 10 years
  • Online car marketplace
Official sourcecanarabank.bank.in
canarabank.bank.in
herofincorp.comidfcfirst.bank.in
idfcfirst.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
Hero FinCorp9%₹20,758₹2,45,501₹12,45,501
IDFC FIRST Bank8.99%₹20,754₹2,45,210₹12,45,210

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%)Hero FinCorp (9%)IDFC FIRST Bank (8.99%)
₹5 lakh₹10,019₹10,379₹10,377
₹10 lakh₹20,038₹20,758₹20,754
₹15 lakh₹30,057₹31,138₹31,130
₹20 lakh₹40,076₹41,517₹41,507

Read the full guide: Car loan · EMI calculator

Canara Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank two-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting two-wheeler loan rates as published: Canara Bank from 10.10%, Hero FinCorp from 14% and IDFC FIRST Bank from 9%. IDFC FIRST 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 BankHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST Bank
ProductCanara Vehicle (2-Wheeler)Two-Wheeler LoanTwo-Wheeler Loan
Published rate10.10% - 15.00%14% - 36% p.a.From 9%premium; from 10% commuter, mid-premium, EV
Rate basisRLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00%); rate by credit risk gradeNot publishedNot published
Maximum tenureNot published60 months60 months
Maximum fundingNot publishedUp to 95% of cost / 100% on-road (as advertised); up to Rs 3.5 lakhUp to 95% of on-road price
Processing feeNot publishedVaries by approved loan; no figure publishedUp to 5% (product page advertises zero processing fees)
Pre-closure / prepaymentNot publishedForeclosure charges apply per loan agreement (no figure published)5% of principal outstanding; part-payment 5%
Other terms published
  • Women borrowers get 0.05% lower rate in grades 1-3
  • Zero down payment options
  • Down payment from 5%
  • Electric two-wheelers covered
Official sourcecanarabank.bank.inherofincorp.com
herofincorp.com
idfcfirst.bank.in
idfcfirst.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
Hero FinCorp14%₹3,418₹23,039₹1,23,039
IDFC FIRST Bank9%₹3,180₹14,479₹1,14,479

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%)Hero FinCorp (14%)IDFC FIRST Bank (9%)
₹0.5 lakh₹1,616₹1,709₹1,590
₹1 lakh₹3,231₹3,418₹3,180
₹1.5 lakh₹4,847₹5,127₹4,770

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

Canara Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank used car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting used car loan rates as published: Hero FinCorp from 11.50% and IDFC FIRST Bank from 11.99%. Hero FinCorp is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. IDFC FIRST Bank lists the longer maximum tenure (7 years (repurchase)). Canara Bank does not publish a used car loan rate on its website, so none is shown.

DetailCanara BankHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST Bank
ProductCanara Vehicle (pre-owned 4-wheeler)Used Car Loan (Pre-Owned Car Loan)Pre-owned Car Loan
Published rateNot published11.5% - 26% p.a.From 11.99%repurchase; from 13.99% refinance
Rate basisRLLR-linked (no separate pre-owned rate published)Not publishedNot published
Maximum tenure60 months60 months7 years (repurchase)
Maximum funding50% (minimum margin 50%); max ₹50 lakhRs 50,000 to Rs 50 lakhUp to 200% LTV of market value (Car N Cash refinance)
Processing fee0.25% (min ₹1,000, max ₹5,000) + GSTUp to 4%Up to 5% of loan amount (incl. GST)
Pre-closure / prepaymentNo pre-payment penalty5% of principal outstanding, plus up to 6 months' interest if foreclosed within 6 months of disbursal5% of principal outstanding + GST; part-payment 5% + GST
Other terms published
  • Car not older than 3 years
  • Top-up loan after 10 regular EMIs
  • Instant sanction up to ₹15 lakh
Official sourcecanarabank.bank.inherofincorp.com
herofincorp.com
idfcfirst.bank.in
idfcfirst.bank.in

EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 48 months

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Hero FinCorp11.50%₹13,045₹1,26,136₹6,26,136
IDFC FIRST Bank11.99%₹13,164₹1,31,894₹6,31,894

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 amountHero FinCorp (11.50%)IDFC FIRST Bank (11.99%)
₹3 lakh₹7,827₹7,899
₹5 lakh₹13,045₹13,164
₹8 lakh₹20,871₹21,063

Read the full guide: Used car loan · EMI calculator

Canara Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank electric car loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Canara Bank publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Hero FinCorp and IDFC FIRST Bank do not publish an electric car loan rate on their website, so none is shown.

DetailCanara BankHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST Bank
ProductCanara Green WheelsNot publishedNot published
Published rate7.45% - 10.70%Not publishedNot published
Rate basisRLLR-linked (RLLR 8.00%); rate by credit risk gradeNot publishedNot published
Maximum tenure84 EMIsNot publishedNot published
Maximum fundingMargin 15% up to ₹25 lakh; 25% above ₹25 lakhNot publishedNot published
Processing fee0.25% (min ₹1,000, max ₹5,000) + GSTNot publishedNot published
Pre-closure / prepaymentNo prepayment penaltyNot publishedNot published
Other terms published
  • New electric 4-wheelers
  • No upper loan limit
Not publishedNot published
Official sourcecanarabank.bank.in
canarabank.bank.in
Not publishedNot published

Read the full guide: Electric car loan

Canara Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank electric two- and three-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only Hero FinCorp publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. Canara Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank do not publish an electric two- and three-wheeler loan rate on their website, so none is shown.

DetailCanara BankHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST Bank
ProductNot publishedElectric Vehicle Loan (Electric Two Wheeler)Not published
Published rateNot publishedFrom 5.99%as advertised on application pageNot published
Maximum tenureNot published6-60 monthsNot published
Maximum fundingNot publishedUp to Rs 2 lakhNot published
Processing feeNot published1-2% of loan amountNot published
Other terms publishedNot published
  • Electric two-wheelers only
Not published
Official sourceNot publishedherofincorp.comNot published

Read the full guide: Electric two- and three-wheeler loan

Canara Bank vs Hero FinCorp vs IDFC FIRST Bank tractor loan: rate, fees and tenure

Only IDFC FIRST Bank 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 Hero FinCorp do not publish a tractor loan rate on their website, so none is shown.

DetailCanara BankHero FinCorpIDFC FIRST Bank
ProductFarm Machinery LoansNot publishedTractor Loan
Published rateNot publishedNot published12% - 16%new; 16% - 20% used
Maximum tenure5-9 years (half-yearly/yearly instalments)Not published72 months (new); 60 months (used)
Maximum fundingNil margin up to ₹2 lakh; 15-25% margin above ₹2 lakh; 40% margin for second-hand tractorsNot published₹1-15 lakh (new); ₹1-5.5 lakh (used)
Processing feeNot publishedNot published1% of sanctioned amount
Pre-closure / prepaymentNot publishedNot published2% of principal outstanding + GST
Other terms published
  • Minimum land holding norms by tractor HP
  • Covers tractor, power tiller, harvester, implements
Not publishedNot published
Official sourcecanarabank.bank.inNot publishedidfcfirst.bank.in

Read the full guide: Tractor loan

Which is better: Canara Bank, Hero FinCorp or IDFC FIRST Bank?

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 Hero FinCorp and 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank.
  • Two-wheeler loan, lower starting rate: IDFC FIRST Bank (9%) versus 10.10% at Canara Bank and 14% at Hero FinCorp.
  • Car loan, longer maximum tenure: Hero FinCorp (120 months). A longer tenure lowers the EMI but raises total interest.
  • Used car loan, longer maximum tenure: IDFC FIRST Bank (7 years (repurchase)). 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 is a public sector bank, Hero FinCorp is a nbfc and IDFC FIRST Bank is a private bank.

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.
  • IDFC FIRST Bank car loan: Fixed or floating (fees page references fixed-rate bookings and a rate-switch fee).
  • IDFC FIRST Bank commercial vehicle 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, Hero FinCorp and IDFC FIRST Bank

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)

Hero FinCorp

NBFC · Hero FinCorp Ltd

Captive financier for Hero MotoCorp two-wheelers, also offering car, personal, business and property loans

Lowest published starting rate: 5.99% (Electric two- and three-wheeler loan)

IDFC FIRST Bank

Private bank

Private bank pitching long tenures (up to 10 years on new cars) and high funding across new and used cars, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and tractors, mostly on fixed rates.

Lowest published starting rate: 8.99% (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, Hero FinCorp or IDFC FIRST Bank?

Canara Bank has the lowest published starting car loan rate at 7.50%, against 9% at Hero FinCorp and 8.99% at IDFC FIRST Bank. Hero FinCorp allows the longer maximum tenure (120 months). 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, Hero FinCorp or IDFC FIRST Bank?

Canara Bank has the lower published starting rate. Published starting rates: Canara Bank 7.50%, Hero FinCorp 9% and IDFC FIRST Bank 8.99% (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, Hero FinCorp and IDFC FIRST Bank?

Canara Bank: 0.25% (min ₹1,000, max ₹5,000) + GST; 100% waiver 01.10.2026-31.12.2026 (Retail Loan Festival). Hero FinCorp: Up to 3% of loan amount. IDFC FIRST Bank: Up to 5% of loan amount (incl. GST). Fees can change and GST is usually extra, so check the Key Fact Statement.

What is the maximum car loan tenure at Canara Bank, Hero FinCorp and IDFC FIRST Bank?

Canara Bank: 84 months. Hero FinCorp: 120 months. IDFC FIRST Bank: 10 years (120 months).

What is the EMI on a ₹10 lakh car loan at Canara Bank, Hero FinCorp and IDFC FIRST Bank?

Over 60 months at each loan provider's lowest published rate: Canara Bank about ₹20,038 a month at 7.50%; Hero FinCorp about ₹20,758 a month at 9%; IDFC FIRST Bank about ₹20,754 a month at 8.99%. 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, Hero FinCorp and IDFC FIRST Bank?

Canara Bank: Up to 90% (margin 10% up to ₹10 lakh; 10-15% ₹10-25 lakh; 20% above ₹25 lakh). Hero FinCorp: Up to 100% of on-road price; loan Rs 50,000 to Rs 25 lakh. IDFC FIRST Bank: 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, Hero FinCorp and IDFC FIRST Bank 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. Hero FinCorp: All Care Car Loan funds car service cost; Overdraft (flexi-credit) option bundled; Guarantor-based program; Tier 2/3 focus. IDFC FIRST Bank: Longest tenure among peers at 10 years; Online car marketplace. 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, Hero FinCorp and IDFC FIRST Bank?

Canara Bank: No pre-payment penalty. Hero FinCorp: Allowed subject to loan agreement terms (no figure published). IDFC FIRST Bank: 5% of principal outstanding + GST if booked on fixed rate; part-payment 5% + GST. Floating-rate loans to individuals cannot carry pre-closure charges; fixed-rate loans often do.

Which vehicle loans do Canara Bank, Hero FinCorp and IDFC FIRST Bank publish rates for?

Canara Bank: car loan, two-wheeler loan, electric car loan. Hero FinCorp: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, electric two- and three-wheeler loan. IDFC FIRST Bank: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan, tractor 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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