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Astor vs Punch

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

Astor
Price Range

₹9.79 lakh – ₹15.3 lakh

Mileage

14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol • 8 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

“Punch takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in crash test protection. While Astor remains a capable contender, Punch 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 Astor if:

  • Families looking for good ground clearance, solid safety, and enough cabin space for highway road trips.
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
Astor

Not published

2 Airbags Standard

Punch

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Astor

108 bhp

144 Nm

Punch

88.2 PS

115 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Astor

14.82 - 15.43 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.

MG

Astor

Listed items₹3,96,563
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,96,563
Tata Motors

Punch

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹4.69 lakh(Punch lower)

Shine

VTi-TECH, 1498 cc • Manual • 15.43 km/l (ARAI)

Ex-Showroom₹11.34 lakh

Pure

1199 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹6.65 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Astor
Punch
Engine TypeDiffers
Astor:1498 cc Petrol
Punch:1199 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Astor:108 bhp
Punch:88.2 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Astor:144 Nm
Punch:115 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Astor:CVT, Manual
Punch:Manual, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Astor:Petrol
Punch:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Astor:14.82 - 15.43 km/l (ARAI)
Punch:—
Astor
Punch
SeatingDiffers
Astor:—
Punch:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Astor:—
Punch:193 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Astor:448 Litres
Punch:366 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Astor:—
Punch:37 litres
Body TypeDiffers
Astor:SUV
Punch:Compact SUV
Astor
Punch
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Astor:—
Punch:5-Star Bharat NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
Astor:2 Airbags Standard
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 Astor is not published.