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Thar OG vs Punch EV

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 EV

Punch EV
Price Range

₹9.79 lakh – ₹12.99 lakh

Mileage

Not published

Electric • 6 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 EV 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 EV

65 kW

153.8 Nm

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹2.6 lakh(Punch EV lower)

1.5L LXT Diesel RWD

1497 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹12.99 lakh

Smart Plus 30

30.0 kWh • Automatic •

Ex-Showroom₹10.39 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Thar OG
Punch EV
Engine TypeDiffers
Thar OG:1497 cc, 1997 cc, 2184 cc
Punch EV:30.0 kWh
Max PowerDiffers
Thar OG:118.6 PS
Punch EV:65 kW
Peak TorqueDiffers
Thar OG:300 Nm
Punch EV:153.8 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Thar OG:Manual, Automatic
Punch EV:Automatic
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Thar OG:Diesel, Petrol
Punch EV:Electric
Thar OG
Punch EV
SeatingDiffers
Thar OG:4 seats
Punch EV:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Thar OG:232 mm
Punch EV:195 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Thar OG:—
Punch EV:366 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Thar OG:55 litres
Punch EV:—
Body Type
Thar OG:Compact SUV
Punch EV:Compact SUV
Thar OG
Punch EV
AirbagsDiffers
Thar OG:2
Punch EV:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

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