Tata Punch vs Tata Nexon

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Punch and Tata Nexon. The Tata Punch price is Rs. 5.60 Lakh and Tata Nexon price is Rs. 7.32 Lakh. The Tata Punch is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Tata Nexon is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG.

Punch Smart Petrol 5 Speed Manual vs Nexon Smart 1.2 Petrol 5MT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Punch	Nexon
Price	Rs. 5.60 Lakh	Rs. 7.32 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1199 cc	1199 cc
Power	87 bhp	118 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Tata Punch

Smart Petrol 5 Speed Manual

Rs. 5.60 Lakh

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Tata Nexon

Smart 1.2 Petrol 5MT

Rs. 7.32 Lakh

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Tata Punch

Smart Petrol 5 Speed Manual

Tata Nexon

Smart 1.2 Petrol 5MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Engine Type	1.2L Revotron	1.2L Turbocharged Revotron Engine
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm	118 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm	170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage		User Reported: 17 kmpl
Fuel Change Over Switch		Not Applicable
Direct Start in CNG		Not Applicable
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut With Coil Spring	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Semi-independent Twist Beam With Coil Spring And Shock Absorber	Semi-independent, Open Profile Twist Beam with Stabiliser Bar, Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Steel
Front Tyres	185 / 70 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	185 / 70 R15	195 / 60 R16
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Puncture Repair Kit

Features

Exterior

Safety

Child Safety Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
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
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Indirect
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Collapsible Steering Column
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper	Rear Bumper
Brake Disc Wiping
Lockable Glovebox
Skid Plate	Rear	Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

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	Rear
Steering Adjustment		Tilt
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles		Front (Foldable) & Rear (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Co-Driver
Acoustic Windshield
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes	2 - City & Eco	3 - ECO, CITY AND SPORT
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Ambient Sounds
Charging Ports		1 x 12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)		LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights
Stop Lamp		LED
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Front LED Cabin lamps,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Optional
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo		Steering Wheel
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Painted
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Optional
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs		Internally Adjustable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Internal with Key
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen
Audio System
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods
GPS Navigation System
What3Words -Address Based Navigation
Wireless Charger

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, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger 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, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Interior	Single Tone (Signature Black theme)	Dual Tone (Off-White and Grey)
Wrappings
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

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
App Details
Live Traffic Updates On App
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Smart Drive Information
Send Place Of Interest to Vehicle From App
Phone app
Location Based Services
In-Car Payment
Check Vehicle Status via App
Service Reminder Via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Air Purifier Operation
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

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

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Pristine White	Daytona Grey
	Bengal Rouge	Pristine White
	Daytona Grey	Grassland Beige
	Coorg Clouds	Royale Blue

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

15 Ratings

4.6/5

39 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.9Performance	4.4Comfort
	5.0Value for Money	4.4Performance
	5.0Comfort	4.0Fuel Economy
		4.4Value for Money

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Must Buy Car

The Tata Punch is a compact SUV (often called a “micro-SUV”) from Tata Motors with SUV-like styling, a high seating position, and a strong safety reputation. It’s available in petrol, iCNG, and EV versions (EV version is often referred to as Punch EV).

Best SUV segment

Performance is very good to drive, and engine refinement is fabulous and fun to drive as well. This is one of the best SUV segment cars, and the build quality is very good 5-star safety rating, and I love it.

Used Cars in India

795 Used Punch

Rs. 1.5 Lakhonwards

1908 Used Nexon

Rs. 2 Lakhonwards

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Punch comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	3876 mm * 1742 mm * 1615 mm	3995 mm * 1804 mm * 1620 mm
Ground Clearance	193 mm (unladen)	208 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2445	2498

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	366 L	382 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	44

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Bold Black Grill	High gloss black front grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Black
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust
Diffuser
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
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	2 Cupholders in Front Only	Cupholders in Front Only
Utility Recess On Dashboard
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Roll Cage
Gyro Meter
Brake Locking Differential
Crawl Control