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Bolero vs Punch

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

Mahindra

Bolero

Bolero
Price Range

₹8.57 lakh – ₹9.99 lakh

Mileage

16 km/l

Diesel • 4 TrimsOpen model
VS
Tata Motors

Punch

Punch
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

“Bolero takes the lead with higher composite scores, standing out especially in punchy performance. While Punch remains a capable contender, Bolero 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.

Engine Performance

Segment Edge:Published figures only
Bolero

76 PS

210 Nm

Punch

88.2 PS

115 Nm

Fuel Economy

Segment Edge:Published mileage only
Bolero

16 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.

Mahindra

Bolero

Listed items₹3,75,000
Fuel over 60,000 km at ₹100 per litre (assumption)
₹3,75,000
Tata Motors

Punch

Trim-Level Shootout

Recommended Variants Compared

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

Price Delta:₹2.72 lakh(Punch lower)

B6

1493 cc • Manual • 16 km/l

Ex-Showroom₹9.37 lakh

Pure

1199 cc • Manual •

Ex-Showroom₹6.65 lakh
Technical Benchmark

Full Specification Sheet

Side-by-side engineering data and equipment levels.

Bolero
Punch
Engine TypeDiffers
Bolero:1493 cc
Punch:1199 cc
Max PowerDiffers
Bolero:76 PS
Punch:88.2 PS
Peak TorqueDiffers
Bolero:210 Nm
Punch:115 Nm
Transmission OptionsDiffers
Bolero:Manual
Punch:Manual, AMT
Fuel OptionsDiffers
Bolero:Diesel
Punch:Petrol, CNG
Claimed MileageDiffers
Bolero:16 km/l
Punch:—
Bolero
Punch
SeatingDiffers
Bolero:7 seats
Punch:5 seats
Ground ClearanceDiffers
Bolero:—
Punch:193 mm
Boot SpaceDiffers
Bolero:—
Punch:366 litres
Fuel Tank CapacityDiffers
Bolero:60 litres
Punch:37 litres
Body Type
Bolero:Compact SUV
Punch:Compact SUV
Bolero
Punch
AirbagsDiffers
Bolero:2
Punch:6
Buyer Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, objective answers to the most common head-to-head questions asked by prospective buyers.