Kia Syros vs Tata Punch Ev

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Kia Syros

Kia Syros

Diesel HTX(O) AT

15.82 lakh

Tata Punch EV

Tata Punch Ev

Empowered + S 40

12.79 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
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Engine Displacement

1493 cc
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Number of Cylinders

4
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Engine Installation

Front
–

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Electric

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Auto

Number of Gears

6
1

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

115.56 hp at 4000 rpm
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Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
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Motor Type

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Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Number of Motors

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1

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Lockable Differential/s

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Max Motor Power

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129 hp

Max Motor Torque

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154 Nm

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

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Official Fuel Economy

20.75 kmpl
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Autocar Tested City Mileage

10.8 kmpl
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Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.6 kmpl
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Real World City Mileage

10.8 kmpl
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Real World Highway Mileage

13.6 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
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Autocar Tested Mileage

12.2 kmpl
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0-100kph

12.63 s
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20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.92 s
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40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

9.07 s
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Drive Mode Types

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Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

Battery Capacity

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40 kWh

Charging Time

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5.3hrs 10%-100%(7.2kW AC), 30min 10%-80%(65kW DC)

Claimed Range

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468 km

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson 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

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Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Wheel Size

17 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R17
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R17
195/60 R16

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Turning Radius

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5 m

Dimensions

Length

3995 mm
3880 mm

Width

1805 mm
1742 mm

Height

1680 mm
1622 mm

Wheelbase

2550 mm
2445 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

465 litres
366 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

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195 mm

Kerb Weight

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None kg

Comfort

Push Button Start

Cooled Glovebox

Roof Grab Handles

Cruise Control

Cup Holders

Remote Locking

Door Pockets

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
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Rear Power Outlet

Driving Modes

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
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Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Foldable Seatback Table

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

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Glove Box

Hands-free Boot Opening

Heated ORVM

Interior Lamps

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Acoustic Windshield

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12 Volt Port

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Voice Assisted Sunroof

Ambient Lighting

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
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Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Sunglass Holder

Auto Parking

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
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Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cooled Storage

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Dead Pedal

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Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Accessory Power Outlet

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Electric Tailgate Release

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Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Launch Control

–

Keyless Entry

–

Trunk Light

–

Single Pedal Driving

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Safety

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

BNCAP Rating

5
5

Road Departure Mitigation System

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Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Seat Belt Warning

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Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
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Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Side Airbag

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Anti Theft Alarm

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Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Lane Keep Assist

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Hill Start Assist

High Beam Assist

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Heads Up Display

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Overspeed Warning

–

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Rear Washer/Wiper

Passenger Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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Rear Defogger

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

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Day/Night Interior Mirror

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Auto-dimming

Exterior

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Roof Rails

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

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Cornering Foglamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Wheel Arch Cladding

Sequential Turn Indicators

ORVM turn indicators

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

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Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Stop Lamp

Illuminated Logo

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Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Welcome and Goodbye Animation

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Cornering Headlights

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Body Coloured Bumpers

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Puddle Lamps

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Projector Headlamps

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Interior

Head-up Display

Shift Indicator

–

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
–

Driver's Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front Only

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Front Seat Armrest

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Gear Indicator

–

Trip Meter

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Average Speed

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Distance to Empty

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Seats

–
Leatherette

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Speakers

8
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Voice Commands

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
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Steering Audio Controls

USB Input

Steering Phone Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.24-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Branded Music System

Harman/Kardon
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Audio System

Front USB port

2 Type C
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Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

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Web Browser

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Video Player

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Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

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Touchpad

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AUX Input

–

Front Passenger Screen

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CD Player

–

Gesture Controls

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Connected Car Features

Remote AC On / Off via App

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Live Location Sharing

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Live Traffic Updates On App

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Navigation On Instrument Cluster

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Find My Car

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

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Digital Key

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Questions you may find useful

•1w

My daily office commute is 70 km in total, and I have a solar power system at home. I am planning to sell my existing 2022 Hyundai E10. Should I choose the Tata Punch EV 40 kWh top model or the Kia Syros 42 kWh base model? I prefer Kia for its reliability, as I have concerns about Tata's poor service. However, the Kia base model does not offer a rear-view camera or a 360-degree camera.

Verified
•1w

The Kia Syros EV 42kWh would be the better choice for your requirements. With a 70km daily commute and a solar system at home, an electric car makes perfect sense, and you'll recover the higher purchase price through lower running costs. Since you're already concerned about Tata's service experience, the Kia car is likely to give you greater peace of mind over the long term. Both the Kia and Tata come with comprehensive battery warranties, so battery life shouldn't be a deciding factor. The Syros also offers a more spacious cabin and should feel like a more grown up car to live with every day. The only drawback is that the base variant misses features like a rear parking camera, which is genuinely useful. If possible, consider stretching to the next variant that includes it. If not, check whether Kia offers an OEM-approved camera accessory or dealer fitment rather than opting for an aftermarket unit, as this is less likely to create warranty issues.

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