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Tata Nexon vs Punch

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

Tata Motors

Tata Nexon

4.4Score
Tata Nexon
Price Range

₹7.4 lakh – ₹14.52 lakh

Mileage

17.01 - 24.08 km/l (ARAI)

Petrol / CNG / Diesel • 82 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

“Tata Nexon takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in equipment density, punchy performance. While Punch remains a capable contender, Tata Nexon 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 Tata Nexon if:

  • Families prioritizing uncompromising crash safety, high ground clearance, and highway touring confidence.
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
Tata Nexon

Not published

6

Punch

5-Star Bharat NCAP

6

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Tata Nexon

99 - 118 bhp

170 Nm

Punch

88.2 PS

115 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Tata Nexon

17.01 - 24.08 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.

Tata Motors

Tata Nexon

Listed items₹3,60,471
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹2,91,971
Scheduled maintenance
₹34,500
Stored first-year insurance
₹34,000
Stored 5-year depreciation
40% (₹2.96 lakh)
Tata Motors

Punch

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹1.57 lakh(Punch lower)

Smart Plus

1199 cc • Manual • 17.44 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹8.22 lakh

Pure

1199 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹6.65 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Tata Nexon
Punch
Engine TypeDiffers
Tata Nexon:1199 cc Petrol / 1199 cc CNG / 1497 cc Diesel
Punch:1199 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Tata Nexon:99 - 118 bhp
Punch:88.2 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Tata Nexon:170 Nm
Punch:115 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Tata Nexon:Manual, AMT, DCT
Punch:Manual, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Tata Nexon:Petrol, CNG, Diesel
Punch:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Tata Nexon:17.01 - 24.08 km/l (ARAI)
Punch:—
Tata Nexon
Punch
Seating
Tata Nexon:5 seats
Punch:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Tata Nexon:208 mm
Punch:193 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Tata Nexon:382 litres
Punch:366 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Tata Nexon:44 litres
Punch:37 litres
Body TypeDiffers
Tata Nexon:SUV
Punch:Compact SUV
Tata Nexon
Punch
Crash Test RatingDiffers
Tata Nexon:—
Punch:5-Star Bharat NCAP
Airbags
Tata Nexon:6
Punch:6
Tata Nexon
Punch
TouchscreenDiffers
Tata Nexon:10.25-inch Harman Touchscreen with Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
Punch:—
Tata Nexon
Punch
Standard WarrantyDiffers
Tata Nexon:3 Years / 1,00,000 km
Punch:—
Annual Service EstimateDiffers
Tata Nexon:₹6,500
Punch:—
5-Year Service TotalDiffers
Tata Nexon:₹34,500
Punch:—
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 Tata Nexon is not published.