Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Punch

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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

FFV ZXI+ 1.2

7.24 lakh

Tata Punch

Tata Punch

Accomplished + S CNG AMT

10.67 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Max Engine Power

90.9 hp at 6000 rpm
87.8 hp at 6000 rpm

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Max Engine Torque

113.7 Nm at 4200 rpm
115 Nm at 3250 rpm

Engine Displacement

1197 cc
1199 cc

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
CNG

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Number of Gears

5
5

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Manual
AMT

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Max Engine Torque on CNG

–
103 Nm at 3500 rpm

Max Engine Power on CNG

–
73.4 hp at 6000 rpm

Engine Type

–
N/A

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
MPFI

Fuel Tank Capacity

32 litres
37 litres

CNG/LPG Tank Capacity

–
43.2 Kg

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Turning Radius

4.7 m
–

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Torsion Beam
Non-independent Torsion beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Suspension Type

macPherson Strut
Independent Mcpherson Strut

Rear Tyre Size

165/70 R14
195/60 R16

Front Tyre Size

165/70 R14
195/60 R16

Wheel Size

14 inches
16 inches

Wheels

Steel rims
Machine finished alloys

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Steering Adjust

–
Tilt

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Spare Wheel

–
Space Saver

Dimensions

Height

1675 mm
1615 mm

Width

1620 mm
1742 mm

Wheelbase

2435 mm
2445 mm

Length

3655 mm
3876 mm

Kerb Weight

855 kg
–

Boot Capacity

335 litres
210 litres

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
193 mm

Comfort

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Front Passenger Only

Sunroof

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Rear Parcel Tray

Powered Tailgate

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Keyless Entry

Climate Control

Manual
1-zone

Cruise Control

12 Volt Port

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Remote Locking

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Door Pockets

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver Window Only

Cooled Glovebox

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Push Button Start

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Ambient Lighting

–

Launch Control

–

Rear AC Vents

–

Driving Modes

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Auto Parking

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Safety

Side Airbag

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6
6

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Door Ajar Warning

–

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Overspeed Warning

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Curtain Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Automatic

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Driver Airbag

Automatic Wipers

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Traction Control

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto-dimming

Blind Spot Monitor

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

–

Parking Camera

–
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–
Warning Only

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's window Only

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Defogger

–

Exterior

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Headlight Type

Halogen
LED

Front Fog Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

Antenna

Shark Fin

Body Coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Spoiler

–

LED DRLs

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Daytime Running Lights

–
LED

Stop Lamp

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Connected LED

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Interior

Average Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Digital

Distance to Empty

Shift Indicator

Low Fuel Level Warning

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Seat Count

5
5

Trip Meter

–

Speedometer

–
Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Head-up Display

–

Gear Indicator

–

Ventilated Seats

–

Third Row Seats

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Adjustable Front Headrests

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Massage Seats

–

Heated Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Seat Material

–
Fabric

Entertainment

Display

7-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

AUX Input

Speakers

4
4

MirrorLink

–

Gesture Controls

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Apple CarPlay

–
Wireless

Audio System

–

Video Player

–

USB Input

–

Android Auto

–
Wireless

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Branded Music System

–

CD Player

–

Voice Commands

–

Web Browser

–

Satellite Navigation

–
Phone-based

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Connected Car Features

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Questions you may find useful

•5w

I currently own a 2018 Ford EcoSport Titanium Diesel MT. Since the car is nearing its 10-year permissible period in Delhi, I am planning to sell it and buy a new one without spending too much from my own pocket. I am considering the Wagon R ZXi 1.2 and the new Tata Punch 2026 base model. Please help me decide which would be the better car. I drive mostly in the city and occasionally go on highway trips.

Verified
•5w

The Tata Punch would be the recommendation here. Coming from a Ford EcoSport, the Punch will feel like a more natural replacement. It offers a higher seating position, a more SUV-like driving experience and a reassuringly solid feel on the road. It is also better suited to occasional highway trips, where its stability and overall comfort are superior to the Wagon R.The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 1.2 scores highly on practicality, fuel efficiency and ease of driving in the city. It is also likely to be cheaper to buy and maintain. However, it feels like a step down from an EcoSport in terms of build, road presence and overall driving experience.Since you are looking to minimise additional expenditure, the Wagon R makes sense from a purely financial perspective. But if the budget allows, the Punch is the car that will feel more like an upgrade rather than a compromise.

VehicleTata Punch
VehicleMaruti Suzuki Wagon R
•5w

I am confused between Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R CNG, Tata Tiago CNG, Tata Punch CNG and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios CNG. Which one would be the better choice, and why?

Verified
•5w

Pick the Tata Punch CNG; it keeps CNG running costs low while giving you usable boot space with its dual CNG cylinder setup that sits neatly below the boot floor and this frees more luggage room than the others. The Punch CNG also uses a single ECU for the petrol and CNG fuel system, thus unlike other CNG cars which default start in petrol mode, the CNG Punch starts directly on CNG eliminating the need to manually switch over. The 5-star crash rating makes it a reassuring choice here for a first car. It is easy to drive in traffic, rides well on broken roads, and won’t feel out of depth on the odd highway run. If you find the purchase cost a bit higher you can also opt for the Tata Tiago CNG which also has the dual CNG tank setup.

VehicleTata Punch
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