Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch

Autocar India
Hyundai Exter

Hyundai Exter

HX10 Petrol AMT

9.50 lakh

Tata Punch

Tata Punch

Accomplished + S CNG AMT

10.77 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1199 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
CNG

Gearbox Type

AMT
AMT

Number of Gears

5
5

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

83 hp at 6000 rpm
87.8 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

113.8 Nm at 4000 rpm
115 Nm at 3250 rpm

Engine Type

–
N/A

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Max Engine Power on CNG

–
73.4 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque on CNG

–
103 Nm at 3500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
MPFI

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
18.87 km/kg

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
25.36 km/kg

CNG/LPG Tank Capacity

–
43.2 Kg

0-100kph

–
20.5 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
12.01 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
15.74 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson strut with coil spring
Independent Mcpherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Coupled torsion beam axle
Non-independent Torsion beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Size

15 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

175/65 R15
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

175/65 R15
195/60 R16

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3830 mm
3876 mm

Width

1723 mm
1742 mm

Height

1643 mm
1615 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm
2445 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
193 mm

Boot Capacity

–
210 litres

Comfort

Cup Holders

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Launch Control

Keyless Entry

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

–

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Comfort Headrest

–

Heated ORVM

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cruise Control

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Glove Box

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Door Pockets

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Driving Modes

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Roof Grab Handles

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Remote Locking

Ambient Lighting

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Auto Parking

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Powered Tailgate

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Sunroof

Single Pane

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Acoustic Windshield

–

Safety

Adaptive Cruise Control

Boot Open Warning

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Side Airbag

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's window Only

Video Recording

–

Speed Assist System

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
–

Rear Washer/Wiper

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Airbags

6
6

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
Warning Only

Seat Belt Warning

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Traction Control

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Curtain Airbag

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Central Locking

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Child Safety Lock

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Heads Up Display

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Dashcam

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dual Tone Horn

Brake Assist (BA)

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Blind Spot Monitor

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Overspeed Warning

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Brake Disc Wiping

Brake Fade Support

–

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto-dimming

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

Spoiler

LED taillights

Connected LED

LED headlamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

LED DRLs

Headlight Type

Halogen
LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Cornering Foglamps

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Illuminated Logo

Cornering Headlights

–

Stop Lamp

Rub Strips

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Puddle Lamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Projector Headlamps

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

LED fog lamps

–

Interior

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty

Average Speed

Average Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Consumption

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

Low Fuel Level Warning

Head-up Display

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Shift Indicator

Ventilated Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Front Headrests

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Driver's Seat Memory

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Heated Seats

Ottoman Seats

–

Massage Seats

Individual Chairs at Rear

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Semi-Fabric
Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Second Row USB port

Type C
–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Rear Entertainment Screens

CD Player

AUX Input

Wireless Phone Charging

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Branded Music System

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

MirrorLink

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
–

Touchpad

Gesture Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Front Passenger Screen

–

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Steering Audio Controls

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

USB Input

Video Player

Speakers

4
4

Voice Commands

Web Browser

Connected Car Features

Tow Away Alert

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Summon Mode

–

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

SOS Button

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Geo Fence

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Location Based Services

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Phone App

–

Driving Analytics

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

App Details

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•1w

As first time buyer, I want to ask which is the safest and most compact SUV? Is Punch the better choice for new drivers between Punch, Exter, 3XO and Kylaq?

•8w

Hi everyone! I have a strict budget of Rs. 9 lakh and I'm looking for an automatic car with good safety. So far, I've shortlisted the Hyundai Exter, Tata Punch, Renault Kiger, and Nissan Magnite. Which one would you recommend and why? I'd really appreciate your suggestions, especially if you own or have driven any of these cars. Thanks!

•11w

I am planning to buy my first car with a budget of around 8-9 lakh. I am also currently learning to drive, so ease of driving, visibility, and confidence for a new driver are important considerations for me. At present, my family consists of my wife and me, though my mother occasionally travels with us. My daily commute is around 15-20 km, but that could change significantly if I relocate to a different city in the future. In addition to daily commuting, I intend to use the car for long-distance travel, including trips to my hometown, which is approximately 20 hours away from my current workplace. Therefore, I am looking for a car that offers a good balance of comfort, safety, fuel efficiency, practicality, and long-term ownership experience. I prefer a CNG vehicle to keep running costs low. After my initial research, I have shortlisted the following cars in decreasing order of preference: 1. Hyundai Exter HX4 CNG 2. Tata Punch Pure Plus CNG 3. Hyundai Aura S CNG 4. Tata Nexon Pure CNG. I would appreciate your recommendations on which option would best suit my requirements and whether there are any other vehicles in this budget range that I should consider.

•11w

I am considering buying my first four-wheeler, and my budget is under Rs. 10 lakh. My requirement is mainly city driving, with occasional visits to villages and a few trips each year. Please suggest a family car or SUV that is practical for family use while also catering to occasional trips and village driving. I have explored the Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Renault Kiger, and Renault Kwid, and now I feel confused about which one to buy. Kindly help me with my dilemma.

•14w

I want to buy my first car and am looking for a CNG option, as my daily travel is around 50 km. My budget is between Rs. 10 lakh and 11 lakh. I am quite confused between the Tata Punch CNG, Hyundai Exter CNG, and Tata Nexon CNG (if I stretch my budget a bit), as I do not want to compromise on boot space. Kindly suggest the best car in this segment. I have also heard that the Maruti Suzuki Brezza may come with a dual-cylinder setup similar to the Maruti Suzuki Victoris. Should I wait for it as I am planning to purchase the car by August 2026.