Tata Punch vs Hyundai Exter

Autocar India
Tata Punch

Tata Punch

Accomplished + S CNG AMT

10.77 lakh

Hyundai Exter

Hyundai Exter

HX10 Petrol AMT

9.50 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
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Engine Displacement

1199 cc
1197 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

CNG
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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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

87.8 hp at 6000 rpm
83 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

115 Nm at 3250 rpm
113.8 Nm at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Power on CNG

73.4 hp at 6000 rpm
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Max Engine Torque on CNG

103 Nm at 3500 rpm
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
MPFI

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

City Fuel Economy as Tested

18.87 km/kg
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Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

25.36 km/kg
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Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
37 litres

CNG/LPG Tank Capacity

43.2 Kg
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0-100kph

20.5 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

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

15.74 s
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Terrain Modes

–

Official Fuel Economy

–
None kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent Mcpherson Strut
McPherson strut with coil spring

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent Torsion beam
Coupled torsion beam axle

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

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
15 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
175/65 R15

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
175/65 R15

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

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Dimensions

Length

3876 mm
3830 mm

Width

1742 mm
1723 mm

Height

1615 mm
1643 mm

Wheelbase

2445 mm
2450 mm

Ground Clearance

193 mm
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Boot Capacity

210 litres
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Doors

5
5

Chassis Type

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Monocoque

Comfort

Front Seatback Pockets

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Remote Locking

Roof Grab Handles

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Hands-free Boot Opening

Door Pockets

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Sunroof

Single Pane

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Cooled Glovebox

Cruise Control

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Keyless Entry

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Push Button Start

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Ambient Lighting

Launch Control

Rear AC Vents

Driving Modes

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
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Acoustic Windshield

–

Auto Parking

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear Power Outlet

Rear Window Sun Shades

Cup Holders

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Heated ORVM

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Glove Box

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Safety

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Traction Control

Rear Washer/Wiper

Dual Tone Horn

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Driver Airbag

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto-dimming
–

Seat Belt Warning

Blind Spot Monitor

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Brake Assist (BA)

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Brake Disc Wiping

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Adaptive Cruise Control

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Airbags

6
6

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Passenger Airbag

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
With Display

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's window Only

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Defogger

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Boot Open Warning

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Video Recording

–

Speed Assist System

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

High Beam Assist

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Heads Up Display

–

Dashcam

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Exterior

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Roof Rails

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

Headlight Type

LED
Halogen

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

–

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

LED taillights

Illuminated Logo

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Stop Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Body Coloured Bumpers

Connected LED

Projector Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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Cornering Foglamps

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Rub Strips

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Shift Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Head-up Display

Gear Indicator

Ventilated Seats

Third Row Seats

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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

Rear Seat Backrest Split

Driver's Seat Memory

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Fabric
Semi-Fabric

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Entertainment

MirrorLink

Gesture Controls

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Audio System

Video Player

USB Input

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

AUX Input

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Branded Music System

CD Player

Voice Commands

Speakers

4
4

Web Browser

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Wireless Phone Charging

Second Row USB port

–
Type C

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Inbuilt Music App

–

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

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

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Remote AC On / Off via App

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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

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Questions you may find useful

•1d

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?

•7w

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!

•9w

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.

•9w

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.

•13w

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.