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Altroz vs Punch

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

Tata Motors

Altroz

Altroz
Price Range

₹6 lakh – ₹10.9 lakh

Mileage

19.33 km/l

CNG / Diesel / Petrol • 27 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, punchy performance. While Altroz 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 Altroz 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
Altroz

Not published

6 (standard)

Punch

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Altroz

1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel

103 - 200 Nm

Punch

88.2 PS

115 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Altroz

19.33 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.

Tata Motors

Altroz

Listed items₹3,10,398
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,10,398
Tata Motors

Punch

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹50,000(Punch lower)

Pure

1.2L Revotron, 1199 cc • Manual • 19.33 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹7.15 lakh

Pure

1199 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹6.65 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Altroz
Punch
Engine TypeDiffers
Altroz:1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel
Punch:1199 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Altroz:—
Punch:88.2 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Altroz:103 - 200 Nm
Punch:115 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Altroz:AMT, DCT, Manual
Punch:Manual, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Altroz:CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Punch:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Altroz:19.33 km/l
Punch:—
Altroz
Punch
SeatingDiffers
Altroz:—
Punch:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Altroz:165 mm
Punch:193 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Altroz:345 Litres
Punch:366 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Altroz:—
Punch:37 litres
Body TypeDiffers
Altroz:Hatchback
Punch:Compact SUV
Altroz
Punch
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Altroz:—
Punch:5-Star Bharat NCAP
AirbagsDiffers
Altroz:6 (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 Altroz is not published.