Hyundai I20 vs Tata Punch

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

998 cc
1199 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
CNG

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

DCT
AMT

Number of Gears

7
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

120 hp at 6000 rpm
87.8 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

172 Nm at 1500 - 4000 rpm
115 Nm at 3250 rpm

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

Direct Injection
MPFI

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

User Reported Mileage

15.62 kmpl
–

0-100kph

11.31 s
20.5 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.33 s
12.01 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

8.50 s
15.74 s

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

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent Mcpherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
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 and Telescopic
Tilt

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/55 R16
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/55 R16
195/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3876 mm

Width

1775 mm
1742 mm

Height

1505 mm
1615 mm

Wheelbase

2580 mm
2445 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
193 mm

Boot Capacity

–
210 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Trunk Light

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Cabin Boot Access

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Cooled Glovebox

Interior Lamps

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Cup Holders

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Roof Grab Handles

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Door Pockets

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Acoustic Windshield

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Safety

Airbags

6
6

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Speed Assist System

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

High Beam Assist

–

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

–

Heads Up Display

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Airbag

Boot Open Warning

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Overspeed Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Passenger Airbag

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Auto-dimming

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
Warning Only

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Dual Tone Horn

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's window Only

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Rub Strips

–

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Stop Lamp

LED DRLs

LED taillights

Cornering Headlights

–

LED fog lamps

Spoiler

LED headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Roof Rails

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Connected LED

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Third Row Seats Split

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Front USB port

Type C
–

Second Row USB port

Type C
–

Branded Music System

Bose

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

–
4

Connected Car Features

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Driving Analytics

–

Geo Fence

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Phone App

–

Location Based Services

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Questions you may find useful

•5w

I am planning to buy an automatic car for a family of four next year. My budget is around Rs 8 lakh, and the car will be used mostly in the city, with occasional trips twice a year. Please suggest some good options. I am considering the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Sportz IVT, Maruti Suzuki Baleno Zeta AMT, Hyundai i20 Sportz IVT, and Tata Punch Pure Plus AMT. I am also open to other suggestions.

•5w

I have a family of four and am planning to buy an automatic car next year with a budget of around Rs. 8-8.5 lakh. I have shortlisted the Grand i10 Nios AMT, Baleno AMT, i20 Sportz IVT, and Punch Adventure AMT. My monthly running will be around 300-500 km, with about two long trips per year. I am looking for a reliable car, and mileage is not a major concern. Which car should I go for? Any other recommendations are also welcome.

•5w

I am confused between the Hyundai Exter HX3, Hyundai i20, Nissan Magnite and Tata Punch. My main requirement is a superior cabin, and my budget is around Rs 9.5 lakh. Which one would be the better choice?

•14w

Punch amt vs tiago amt vs i20 ivt. First car, need reliability and stress free ownership. That's my priority.

•15w

Does high body roll in a car influence motion sickness? I am planning to buy a new car and have shortlisted Punch, Altroz and i20. As Punch has higher body roll, should I cancel it? Two of my family members have motion sickness. We have around 5-6 trips annually through winding Konkan roads. I would want my car to be comfortable for all throughout the journey.