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Swift vs Punch

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

Maruti Suzuki

Swift

Swift
Price Range

₹5.84 lakh – ₹8.89 lakh

Mileage

25.35 - 26.25 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 17 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

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

Safety Architecture & Protection

Segment Edge:Published rating only
Swift

Not published

6

Punch

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Swift

82.9 PS

112.4 Nm

Punch

88.2 PS

115 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Swift

25.35 - 26.25 km/l

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

Swift

Listed items₹2,32,558
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,32,558
Tata Motors

Punch

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹2,910(Punch lower)

VXi

1197 cc • Manual • 25.35 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹6.68 lakh

Pure

1199 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹6.65 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Swift
Punch
Engine TypeDiffers
Swift:1197 cc
Punch:1199 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Swift:82.9 PS
Punch:88.2 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Swift:112.4 Nm
Punch:115 Nm
Transmission Options
Swift:Manual, AMT
Punch:Manual, AMT
Fuel Options
Swift:Petrol, CNG
Punch:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Swift:25.35 - 26.25 km/l
Punch:—
Swift
Punch
Seating
Swift:5 seats
Punch:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Swift:163 mm
Punch:193 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Swift:265 litres
Punch:366 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
Swift:37 litres
Punch:37 litres
Body TypeDiffers
Swift:Hatchback
Punch:Compact SUV
Swift
Punch
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Swift:—
Punch:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Airbags
Swift: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 Swift is not published.