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Thar OG vs Punch

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

Mahindra

Thar OG

Thar OG
Price Range

₹10.32 lakh – ₹18.99 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Diesel / Petrol • 15 TrimsOpen model
VS
Tata Motors

Punch

Punch
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

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

Real-World Comparison

The Differences That Actually Matter

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

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Thar OG

118.6 PS

300 Nm

Punch

88.2 PS

115 Nm

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹6.34 lakh(Punch lower)

1.5L LXT Diesel RWD

1497 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹12.99 lakh

Pure

1199 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹6.65 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Thar OG
Punch
Engine TypeDiffers
Thar OG:1497 cc, 1997 cc, 2184 cc
Punch:1199 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Thar OG:118.6 PS
Punch:88.2 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Thar OG:300 Nm
Punch:115 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Thar OG:Manual, Automatic
Punch:Manual, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Thar OG:Diesel, Petrol
Punch:Petrol, CNG
Thar OG
Punch
SeatingDiffers
Thar OG:4 seats
Punch:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Thar OG:232 mm
Punch:193 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Thar OG:—
Punch:366 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Thar OG:55 litres
Punch:37 litres
Body Type
Thar OG:Compact SUV
Punch:Compact SUV
Thar OG
Punch
AirbagsDiffers
Thar OG:2
Punch:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

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