Tata Punch vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx Spec Comparison: What's Different?

The Tata Punch and the Maruti Suzuki Fronx are both in the larger entry level SUV and crossover segment that caters to buyers who want compactness with high ground clearance along with a mix of practicality and features. While both the cars are targets for buyers who want value for money, the real comparison lies in their engine options, size, features and safety.

Tata Punch vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Engine

The Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2L naturally aspirated Revotron petrol engine that delivers 86bhp and 115Nm of torque. It is offered with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed automatic transmission. After the recent update the Punch is now also available with a turbocharged petrol engine in a similar tune as the Nexon. This 1.2L turbo petrol mill produces 118.35bhp and 170Nm of torque, paired exclusively with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Tata also offers a CNG version of the same engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox as well as a 5-speed AMT making it a first in its segment.

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is also available with two petrol engine options. The first is a 1.2L naturally aspirated K-Series petrol engine producing 88bhp and 113Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, and a 5-speed AMT. The second option is a 1.0L turbo petrol BoosterJet engine producing 98bhp and 147.6Nm of torque, available with a 5-speed manual transmission, and a 6-speed AT. Fronx is also available with a CNG option with the 1.2L NA engine, producing 76 bhp and 98.5Nm of torque; it gets a 5-speed manual transmission.

Tata Punch vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Dimensions

The Tata Punch is 3,827 mm long, 1,742 mm wide and 1,615 mm tall, with a 2,445 mm wheelbase, and offers boot space of 366L and ground clearance of 193mm. So, it stands tall and has a good ability to groove through rough patches of city. In comparison, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx is 3,995 long, 1,765 mm wide and 1,550 mm tall, and has a 2,520 mm wheelbase.

Tata Punch vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Features

The Tata Punch offers a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, voice-assisted electric sunroof, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charger, and iRA connected-car technology. Higher variants also include rain-sensing wipers, auto headlamps, and a 360-degree camera.

On the other side, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx features a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heads-up display, 360-degree camera, automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, and Suzuki Connect connected-car technology. Higher variants also offer cruise control and a premium ARKAMYS-tuned sound system.

The Tata Punch offers 6 airbags, ABD with EBD, ESC, hill descent control, tyre pressure monitoring system, ISOFIX child-seat mounts and 360-degree camera in the higher variants. Punch also offers impressive safety credentials, having a 5-star Bharat NCAP crash test for both the adult and child occupants.

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx offers 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, hill-hold assist, rear parking sensors. It also offers level 2 ADAS, heads-up display, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, AEB, 360-degree camera in the higher variants.

The Tata Punch is priced at Rs 5.59 lakh and Rs 10.54 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the power, variant and fuel type. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is priced at Rs 6.85 lakh and Rs 11.98 lakh ex-showroom, making it slightly more expensive in the compact crossover segment.