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Aura vs Punch

Ex-showroom prices and the specifications that have been published. Rows that differ are marked.

Hyundai

Aura

Aura
Price Range

₹6 lakh – ₹8.67 lakh

Mileage

17 km/l (ARAI)

CNG / Petrol • 9 TrimsOpen model
VS
Tata Motors

Punch

Punch
5-Star Safety
Price Range

₹5.75 lakh – ₹10.77 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Petrol / CNG • 26 TrimsOpen model
The Bottom Line

The Wheelsio Verdict

Published pros for each vehicle. A written verdict appears only when one is stored.

Editorial Summary

“Punch takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection, punchy performance. While Aura remains a capable contender, Punch offers greater return per rupee spent.”

Persona Matching

Who Should Buy Which Car?

Match your daily driving patterns, passenger habits, and ownership priorities to the right machine.

Target Profile

Choose Aura if:

  • Professionals and family buyers who prioritize plush rear seat comfort, a big boot, and smooth highway stability.
Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

Stripping away marketing jargon: how these two vehicles perform across the 5 essential pillars of ownership.

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Aura

Not published

Airbag count not published

Punch

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Aura

68 - 82 bhp

95 - 114 Nm

Punch

88.2 PS

115 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Aura

17 km/l (ARAI)

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Punch

Not published

Shown only for km/l, km/kg, or km per charge

Long-Term Intelligence

Ownership figures on record

Only stored mileage, service, insurance, and depreciation figures are shown. Missing items are left out.

Hyundai

Aura

Listed items₹3,52,941
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,52,941
Tata Motors

Punch

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

Compare matching price brackets and sweet-spot trim packages side-by-side.

Price Delta:₹1.12 lakh(Punch lower)

SX

Wheelsio Pick

1.2 L Kappa petrol, 1197 cc • Manual • 17 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹7.77 lakh
Key Highlights:15-inch Diamond Cut Alloys, Push Button Start, Rear Camera, Cruise Control

Pure

1199 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹6.65 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Aura
Punch
Engine TypeDiffers
Aura:1197 cc Petrol / 1197 cc CNG
Punch:1199 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Aura:68 - 82 bhp
Punch:88.2 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Aura:95 - 114 Nm
Punch:115 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Aura:AMT, Manual
Punch:Manual, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Aura:CNG, Petrol
Punch:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Aura:17 km/l (ARAI)
Punch:—
Aura
Punch
SeatingDiffers
Aura:—
Punch:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Aura:165 mm
Punch:193 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Aura:402 Litres
Punch:366 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
Aura:37 Litres
Punch:37 litres
Body TypeDiffers
Aura:Sedan
Punch:Compact SUV
Aura
Punch
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Aura:—
Punch:5-Star Bharat NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
Aura:—
Punch:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.

The Punch has a published 5-star crash rating. A crash-test rating for the Aura is not published.