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Wagon R vs Punch

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

Maruti Suzuki

Wagon R

Wagon R
1-Star Safety
Price Range

₹4.99 lakh – ₹7.24 lakh

Mileage

23.56 - 25.19 km/l

Petrol / CNG • 12 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

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

1-Star Global NCAP

6

Punch Standout

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Wagon R

66.6 PS

89 Nm

Punch

88.2 PS

115 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Wagon R

23.56 - 25.19 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

Wagon R

Listed items₹2,46,103
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,46,103
Tata Motors

Punch

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹1.11 lakh(Wagon R lower)

VXI

998 cc • Manual • 24.35 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹5.54 lakh

Pure

1199 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹6.65 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Wagon R
Punch
Engine TypeDiffers
Wagon R:998 cc, 1197 cc
Punch:1199 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Wagon R:66.6 PS
Punch:88.2 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Wagon R:89 Nm
Punch:115 Nm
Transmission Options
Wagon R:Manual, AMT
Punch:Manual, AMT
Fuel Options
Wagon R:Petrol, CNG
Punch:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Wagon R:23.56 - 25.19 km/l
Punch:—
Wagon R
Punch
Seating
Wagon R:5 seats
Punch:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Wagon R:—
Punch:193 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Wagon R:341 litres
Punch:366 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Wagon R:32 litres
Punch:37 litres
Body TypeDiffers
Wagon R:Hatchback
Punch:Compact SUV
Wagon R
Punch
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Wagon R:1-Star Global NCAP
Punch:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Airbags
Wagon R: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 (Bharat NCAP). The Wagon R has a published 1-star rating.