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Baleno vs Punch

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

Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

Baleno
Price Range

₹5.99 lakh – ₹9.99 lakh

Mileage

23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol / CNG • 13 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

“Baleno takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in overall balance and value. While Punch remains a capable contender, Baleno 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 Baleno if:

  • First-time buyers, small families, and city commuters who want an easy-to-park car with great mileage.
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
Baleno

Not published

6

Punch

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Baleno

83.1 PS

112.4 Nm

Punch

88.2 PS

115 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Baleno

23.8 - 24.77 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.

Maruti Suzuki

Baleno

Listed items₹2,47,015
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,47,015
Tata Motors

Punch

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹34,910(Punch lower)

Delta

1197 cc • Manual • 23.8 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7 lakh

Pure

1199 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹6.65 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Baleno
Punch
Engine TypeDiffers
Baleno:1197 cc Petrol / 1197 cc CNG
Punch:1199 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Baleno:83.1 PS
Punch:88.2 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Baleno:112.4 Nm
Punch:115 Nm
Transmission Options
Baleno:Manual, AMT
Punch:Manual, AMT
Fuel Options
Baleno:Petrol, CNG
Punch:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Baleno:23.8 - 24.77 km/l (ARAI)
Punch:—
Baleno
Punch
Seating
Baleno:5 seats
Punch:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Baleno:170 mm
Punch:193 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Baleno:318 litres
Punch:366 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
Baleno:37 litres
Punch:37 litres
Body TypeDiffers
Baleno:Hatchback
Punch:Compact SUV
Baleno
Punch
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Baleno:—
Punch:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Airbags
Baleno:6
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 Baleno is not published.