Tata Punch vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Autocar India
Tata Punch

Tata Punch

Accomplished + S CNG AMT

10.77 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

1.0 Turbo Petrol Alpha AT

11.84 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1199 cc
998 cc

Number of Cylinders

3
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

CNG
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

AMT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

5
6

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
100.06 hp at 5500rpm

Max Engine Torque

115 Nm at 3250 rpm
147.6Nm at 2000-4500rpm

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
Direct Injection

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
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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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Official Fuel Economy

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20.01 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

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19.55 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent Mcpherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson 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
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drums

Wheel Size

16 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
195/60 R16

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Full Size

4 Wheel Steer

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Turning Radius

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4.9 m

Dimensions

Length

3876 mm
3995 mm

Width

1742 mm
1765 mm

Height

1615 mm
1550 mm

Wheelbase

2445 mm
2520 mm

Ground Clearance

193 mm
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Boot Capacity

210 litres
308 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

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1055-1060 kg

Comfort

Front Seatback Pockets

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Remote Locking

Roof Grab Handles

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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

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Climate Control

1-zone
1-zone

Cooled Glovebox

Cruise Control

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Dead Pedal

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Keyless Entry

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
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

Acoustic Windshield

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Auto Parking

Rear Parcel Tray

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Rear Power Outlet

Rear Window Sun Shades

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Trunk Light

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Cup Holders

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Cabin Boot Access

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Sunglass Holder

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

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Driver Armrest Storage

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Powered Tailgate

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Electric Tailgate Release

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Interior Lamps

–

Third Row AC Vents

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Safety

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Traction Control

Rear Washer/Wiper

Dual Tone Horn

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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Driver Airbag

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto-dimming
Auto

Seat Belt Warning

Blind Spot Monitor

BNCAP Rating

5
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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

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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

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

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Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's window Only
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Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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Rear Defogger

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

High Beam Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

Dashcam

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Front Collision Avoidance

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Lane Departure Avoidance

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Door Ajar Warning

–

Exterior

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Roof Rails

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

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Headlight Type

LED
LED

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

LED taillights

Illuminated Logo

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Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Stop Lamp

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Headlight Height Adjuster

Body Coloured Bumpers

Connected LED

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Projector Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Cornering Headlights

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Interior

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

Shift Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

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

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Driver's Seat Memory

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Fabric
Fabric

Entertainment

MirrorLink

Gesture Controls

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
9-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
6

Web Browser

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
Phone-based

Wireless Phone Charging

Connected Car Features

Check Vehicle Status via App

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Emergency Call Button

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Alexa Compatibility

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Remote AC On / Off via App

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Find My Car

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Geo Fence

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Questions you may find useful

•9h

I am confused whether I should buy Maruti Suzuki Fronx or Tata punch for city driving and long drives.

•2w

My car usage is hardly twice or thrice a week. I don't use my car for daily travel. My budget is Rs 10 lakh. I currently have a 2012 Hyundai Eon Sportz and want to upgrade to a better make and model, preferably a crossover or SUV. Which would be the best option among the following: Tata Punch/Nexon, Maruti Fronx, Renault Kiger, and Mahindra 3XO?

•2w

Should I prefer Tata Punch Adventure AMT or Fronx Delta Plus AMT (petrol) for daily 40-50km city driving? While Punch offers more features, I am concerned about its reliability.

•10w

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

Being 6 feet tall person with a budget within Rs. 10 lakh, I mostly commute in the city but also ride around 200 km on the highway every week. My priorities are reliability, after-sales service, fuel efficiency, and riding comfort. Which one should I choose between the Maruti Suzuki Fronx NA Petrol and the Tata Punch NA Petrol?