Tata Punch vs Hyundai Exter

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter. The Tata Punch price is Rs. 5.59 Lakh and Hyundai Exter price is Rs. 5.74 Lakh. The Tata Punch is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Hyundai Exter is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Exter provides the mileage of 19.4 kmpl.

Punch Smart Petrol 5 Speed Manual vs Exter EX 1.2 MT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Punch	Exter
Price	Rs. 5.59 Lakh	Rs. 5.74 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1197 cc
Power	87 bhp	82 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Tata Punch

Smart Petrol 5 Speed Manual

Rs. 5.59 Lakh

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Hyundai Exter

EX 1.2 MT

Rs. 5.74 Lakh

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Tata Punch

Smart Petrol 5 Speed Manual

Hyundai Exter

EX 1.2 MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1199 cc	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.2L Revotron	1.2 Kappa
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage		ARAI: 19.4 kmpl \| User Reported: 19 kmpl
Direct Start in CNG
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		718
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut With Coil Spring	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Semi-independent Twist Beam With Coil Spring And Shock Absorber	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Steel (165/70R14), Located in Boot
Front Tyres	185 / 70 R15	165 / 70 R14
Rear Tyres	185 / 70 R15	165 / 70 R14
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Perimetric alarm system
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
Thermal Incident Protection
CNG Leak Detection
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering Column
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Brake Disc Wiping
Rollover & Protection System		Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Skid Plate	Rear	Front & Rear
Seat Belt Warning	1

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist
Parking Sensors		Rear
Steering Adjustment
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front & Rear (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Acoustic Windshield
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Drive Modes	2 - City & Eco
Fuel Fillers Lid
Charging Ports		1 x 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED	Halogen
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Switch Controlled Front Halogen Cabin lamps,
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Ambient Interior Lighting
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Painted
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows
Rear Windshield Blind
Side Window Blinds
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish ORVM Colour
Adjustable ORVMs		Externally Adjustable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Wrappings
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Parcel Tray

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption		Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	4" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter		2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer		Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock		Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Pristine White	Atlas White
	Bengal Rouge
	Daytona Grey
	Coorg Clouds

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

2 Ratings

4.6/5

201 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.6Exterior
	5.0Performance	4.5Comfort
	5.0Value for Money	4.6Performance
	5.0Comfort	4.4Fuel Economy
		4.6Value for Money

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Punch comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3876 mm * 1742 mm * 1615 mm	3815 mm * 1710 mm * 1631 mm
Ground Clearance	193 mm (unladen)	185 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2445	2450

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	366 L	391 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	37

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Bold Black Grill
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Infotainment Screen
Audio System
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Bluetooth Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders