HDFC Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs Union Bank of India at a glance
| Detail | HDFC Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Union Bank of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loan provider type | Private bank | Private bank | Public sector bank |
| Legal name | HDFC Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Union Bank of India |
| Vehicle loans with a published rate | Car loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan | Not published | Car loan, Two-wheeler loan, Used car loan, Electric car loan |
| Official website | hdfc.bank.in | kotak.bank.in | unionbankofindia.bank.in |
HDFC Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs Union Bank of India car loan: rate, fees and tenure
Starting car loan rates as published: HDFC Bank from 7.60% and Union Bank of India from 7.60%. Kotak Mahindra Bank does not publish a car loan rate on its website, so none is shown.
| Detail | HDFC Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Union Bank of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | HDFC Bank New Car Loan | Kotak Car Loan (via Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd) | Union Miles (Union Vehicle Loan) - new 4-wheeler |
| Published rate | 7.60% - 14.00%rates given to customers, Apr-Jun 2026; average 8.63%; rack rate from 9% onwards | Not published | 7.60% - 10.00% |
| Rate basis | Not published | Not published | EBLR-linked (EBLR 8.00% = repo 5.25% + 2.75%, w.e.f. 24.07.2026); by CIBIL score |
| Maximum tenure | Up to 7 years | 12 - 84 months | Not published |
| Maximum funding | Up to 100% (profile-based) | Up to 100% of car value; min loan Rs 1 lakh | Not published |
| Processing fee | Up to 0.5% of loan (min Rs 3,500, max Rs 8,000) | Not published | Flat ₹1,000 |
| Pre-closure / prepayment | Full pre-closure: 6% of principal within 1 year, 5% in months 13-24, 3% after 24 months (loans from 1 Dec 2025) | Prepayment allowed after 6 months, fee on outstanding as per agreement | No foreclosure/prepayment penalty on floating-rate individual loans |
| Other terms published | Not published |
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| Official source | hdfc.bank.in | kotak.bank.in kotak.bank.in | unionbankofindia.bank.in unionbankofindia.bank.in unionbankofindia.bank.in |
EMI illustration: ₹10 lakh over 60 months
| Loan provider | Rate used | Monthly EMI | Total interest | Total repayable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | 7.60% | ₹20,086 | ₹2,05,130 | ₹12,05,130 |
| Union Bank of India | 7.60% | ₹20,086 | ₹2,05,130 | ₹12,05,130 |
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 amount | HDFC Bank (7.60%) | Union Bank of India (7.60%) |
|---|---|---|
| ₹5 lakh | ₹10,043 | ₹10,043 |
| ₹10 lakh | ₹20,086 | ₹20,086 |
| ₹15 lakh | ₹30,128 | ₹30,128 |
| ₹20 lakh | ₹40,171 | ₹40,171 |
Read the full guide: Car loan · EMI calculator
HDFC Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs Union Bank of India two-wheeler loan: rate, fees and tenure
Starting two-wheeler loan rates as published: HDFC Bank from 9.99% and Union Bank of India from 11.10%. HDFC Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. Kotak Mahindra Bank does not publish a two-wheeler loan rate on its website, so none is shown.
| Detail | HDFC Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Union Bank of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | HDFC Bank Two Wheeler Loan | Kotak Two-Wheeler Loan (via Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd) | Union Miles - new 2-wheeler |
| Published rate | 9.99% - 25.02%rates given to customers, Apr-Jun 2026; average 18.22%; rack rate from 14.50% | Not published | 11.10% - 11.20% |
| Rate basis | Fixed (floating not offered) | Not published | EBLR-linked (EBLR 8.00%); by CIBIL score |
| Maximum tenure | Not published | 12 - 36 months | Not published |
| Maximum funding | Not published | Up to 95% of on-road price | Not published |
| Processing fee | Up to 2.5% of loan, plus documentation charges up to 2.25% | Not published | Flat ₹500 |
| Pre-closure / prepayment | 5% of principal outstanding up to 24 months, 3% after | Not published | No foreclosure/prepayment penalty on floating-rate individual loans |
| Other terms published | Not published |
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| Official source | hdfc.bank.in | kotak.bank.in | unionbankofindia.bank.in unionbankofindia.bank.in unionbankofindia.bank.in |
EMI illustration: ₹1 lakh over 36 months
| Loan provider | Rate used | Monthly EMI | Total interest | Total repayable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | 9.99% | ₹3,226 | ₹16,145 | ₹1,16,145 |
| Union Bank of India | 11.10% | ₹3,279 | ₹18,030 | ₹1,18,030 |
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 amount | HDFC Bank (9.99%) | Union Bank of India (11.10%) |
|---|---|---|
| ₹0.5 lakh | ₹1,613 | ₹1,639 |
| ₹1 lakh | ₹3,226 | ₹3,279 |
| ₹1.5 lakh | ₹4,839 | ₹4,918 |
Read the full guide: Two-wheeler loan · EMI calculator
HDFC Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs Union Bank of India used car loan: rate, fees and tenure
Starting used car loan rates as published: HDFC Bank from 9.50% and Union Bank of India from 11.60%. HDFC Bank is lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are actually offered. Kotak Mahindra Bank does not publish a used car loan rate on its website, so none is shown.
| Detail | HDFC Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Union Bank of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | HDFC Bank Pre-Owned Car Loan | Not published | Union Miles - old 4-wheeler |
| Published rate | 9.50% - 17.00%rates given to customers, Apr-Jun 2026; average 13.51%; rack rate from 11.25% | Not published | 11.60% - 11.70% |
| Rate basis | Not published | Not published | EBLR-linked (EBLR 8.00%); by CIBIL score |
| Processing fee | Up to 1% of loan (min Rs 3,500, max Rs 9,000) | Not published | Flat ₹1,000 |
| Pre-closure / prepayment | Full pre-closure: 6% within 1 year, 5% in months 13-24, 3% after 24 months | Not published | No foreclosure/prepayment penalty on floating-rate individual loans |
| Other terms published | Not published | Not published |
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| Official source | hdfc.bank.in | Not published | unionbankofindia.bank.in unionbankofindia.bank.in unionbankofindia.bank.in |
EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 48 months
| Loan provider | Rate used | Monthly EMI | Total interest | Total repayable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | 9.50% | ₹12,562 | ₹1,02,955 | ₹6,02,955 |
| Union Bank of India | 11.60% | ₹13,069 | ₹1,27,309 | ₹6,27,309 |
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 amount | HDFC Bank (9.50%) | Union Bank of India (11.60%) |
|---|---|---|
| ₹3 lakh | ₹7,537 | ₹7,841 |
| ₹5 lakh | ₹12,562 | ₹13,069 |
| ₹8 lakh | ₹20,099 | ₹20,910 |
Read the full guide: Used car loan · EMI calculator
HDFC Bank vs Kotak Mahindra Bank vs Union Bank of India electric car loan: rate, fees and tenure
Only Union Bank of India publishes a rate for this product with a stated starting figure, so a like-for-like ranking is not possible. HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank do not publish an electric car loan rate on their website, so none is shown.
| Detail | HDFC Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Union Bank of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product | Not published | Not published | Union Green Miles - new 4-wheeler |
| Published rate | Not published | Not published | 7.50% - 9.90% |
| Rate basis | Not published | Not published | EBLR-linked (EBLR 8.00%); by CIBIL score |
| Other terms published | Not published | Not published |
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| Official source | Not published | Not published | unionbankofindia.bank.in unionbankofindia.bank.in |
Read the full guide: Electric car loan
Which is better: HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank or Union Bank of India?
No loan provider is best for everyone. This is how the published figures split, product by product.
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
HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are private banks and Union Bank of India is a public sector bank.
What the loan providers' own pages say about how their rates are set:
- HDFC Bank two-wheeler loan: Fixed (floating not offered).
- Kotak Mahindra Bank tractor loan: MCLR / reference rate.
- Union Bank of India car loan: EBLR-linked (EBLR 8.00% = repo 5.25% + 2.75%, w.e.f. 24.07.2026); by CIBIL score.
- Union Bank of India two-wheeler loan: EBLR-linked (EBLR 8.00%); by CIBIL score.
- Union Bank of India used car loan: EBLR-linked (EBLR 8.00%); by CIBIL score.
- Union Bank of India electric car loan: EBLR-linked (EBLR 8.00%); by CIBIL score.
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 HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Union Bank of India
HDFC Bank
Private bank
Large private-sector car financier offering new and pre-owned car, two-wheeler, MSME commercial vehicle and tractor loans with up to 100% funding on select profiles.
Lowest published starting rate: 7.60% (Car loan)
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Private bank
Private bank whose car and two-wheeler loans are originated through its NBFC subsidiary Kotak Mahindra Prime, with commercial vehicle and farm equipment loans offered by the bank.
Union Bank of India
Public sector bank
PSU loan provider whose Union Miles scheme covers new cars, cars up to 3 years old and new two-wheelers, priced off its repo-linked EBLR by CIBIL score, with a cheaper Green Miles variant for EVs.
Lowest published starting rate: 7.50% (Electric car loan)
What to check before you choose a vehicle loan
- 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.
- Compare APR, not the headline rate. Processing fee, documentation charges and insurance change the real cost.
- Ask about pre-closure charges. Fixed-rate vehicle loans often carry charges for paying early; floating-rate loans to individuals cannot.
- 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.
- 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.
- HDFC Bank: hdfc.bank.in/car-loan/interest-rates-and-charges · hdfc.bank.in/two-wheeler-loan/interest-rates-and-charges · hdfc.bank.in/pre-owned-car-loan/interest-rates-and-charges · hdfc.bank.in/agri-banking/rural-loans/tractor-loan · hdfc.bank.in/msme-banking/msme-vehicle-loan/commercial-vehicle-loan
- Kotak Mahindra Bank: kotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/loans/car-loan/features.html · kotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/loans/car-loan/fees-and-charges.html · kotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/loans/two-wheeler-loan/features.html · kotak.bank.in/en/business/loans/farm-equipment/features.html · kotak.bank.in/en/business/loans/farm-equipment/fees-and-charges.html · kotak.bank.in/en/business/loans/commercial-vehicle-loan/features.html
- Union Bank of India: unionbankofindia.bank.in/pdf/retail_roi.pdf · unionbankofindia.bank.in/en/details/union-vehicle · unionbankofindia.bank.in/pdf/Service Charges-Domestic Rupee Advances-Corp Website.pdf · unionbankofindia.bank.in/en/Details/farm-mechanization-scheme · unionbankofindia.bank.in/en/details/union-parivahan
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 vehicle loan: HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank or Union Bank of India?
These loan providers do not all publish a rate for the same vehicle loan, so they cannot be ranked on rate alone here. Compare the fees, tenure and pre-closure terms in the tables above and ask each loan provider for its Key Fact Statement.
Which vehicle loans do HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Union Bank of India publish rates for?
HDFC Bank: car loan, two-wheeler loan, used car loan. Kotak Mahindra Bank: no published rate found. Union Bank of India: 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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