Tata Punch vs Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Autocar India
Tata Punch

Tata Punch

Accomplished + S CNG AMT

10.67 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

FFV ZXI+ 1.2

7.24 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

–

Gearbox Type

AMT
Manual

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
90.9 hp at 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

115 Nm at 3250 rpm
113.7 Nm at 4200 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

Fuel Tank Capacity

37 litres
32 litres

CNG/LPG Tank Capacity

43.2 Kg
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Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent Mcpherson Strut
macPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent Torsion beam
Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt
–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
Drum

Wheel Size

16 inches
14 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
165/70 R14

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
165/70 R14

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Steel rims

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
–

Turning Radius

–
4.7 m

Dimensions

Length

3876 mm
3655 mm

Width

1742 mm
1620 mm

Height

1615 mm
1675 mm

Wheelbase

2445 mm
2435 mm

Ground Clearance

193 mm
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Boot Capacity

210 litres
335 litres

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
855 kg

Chassis Type

–
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
–

Sunroof

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
–

Climate Control

1-zone
Manual

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cruise Control

Digital Instrument Cluster

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
Front Passenger Only

Acoustic Windshield

–

Auto Parking

–

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear Power Outlet

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

12 Volt Port

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

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
Manual

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
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Passenger Airbag

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
–

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)

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Exterior

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
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

LED taillights

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

Daytime Running Lights

LED
–

Stop Lamp

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

Connected LED

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Interior

Tachometer

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

–

Speedometer

Digital
–

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
–

Entertainment

MirrorLink

–

Gesture Controls

–

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
7-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
–

Audio System

–

Video Player

–

USB Input

–

Android Auto

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
–

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Connected Car Features

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Questions you may find useful

•9w

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
•9w

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
•10w

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
•10w

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. The Tata Punch price starts at around Rs 5.69 lakh (ex-showroom), making it a practical option if you can stretch your budget. 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. The Tata Tiago price starts at around Rs 4.70 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the more affordable alternative while retaining the benefits of CNG and good practicality.

VehicleTata Punch
VehicleTata Tiago