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

Tata Punch and Maruti Suzuki Fronx are two of the most popular entry-level SUVs from both the automakers. Both these SUVs are super successful in the Indian market and potential new car buyers are often split between these two. The Punch on one hand is a micro-SUV which is well known for its feature rich cabin, extensive variant lineup and safety. The Fronx on the other hand is backed by Maruti Suzuki’s network which is the most wide spread in the country. The Fronx is well known for its SUV like design and high ground clearance while offering a car like driving experience. Here’s how both these cars fare out against each other in a specification comparison.

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Tata Motors offers the Punch in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 5.64 lakh to Rs 10.59 lakh.

Maruti Suzuki offers the Fronx in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 6.85 lakh to Rs 11.98 lakh.

The Tata Punch measures 3,876mm in length, 1,742mm in width, 1,615mm in height and has a wheelbase spanning 2,445mm.

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx measures 3,995mm in length, 1,765mm in width, 1,550mm in height and has a wheelbase spanning 2,520mm.

Tata Motors offers the Punch with two engine options - the 1.2L 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 86bhp and 115Nm of torque; this engine is available with 5-speed MT and 5-speed AMT options. The second engine on offer is the 1.2L 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 118.35bhp and 170Nm of torque; this engine is available with 6-speed MT. It is also available with factory-fitted CNG variants.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx is also available with two engine options - the 1.2L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 88bhp and 113Nm of torque; this engine is available with 5-speed MT and 5-speed AMT options. The other engine on offer is a 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 98bhp and 147Nm of torque; this engine is available with 5-speed MT and 6-speed AT options. It is also available with factory-fitted CNG variants.

In terms of features the Tata Punch comes equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, LED DRLs, LED headlamps, connected LED tail lamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, single-pane sunroof, dual-tone dashboard, two-spoke steering wheel with illuminated logo, ambient lighting, LED fog lamps, auto-dimming IRVM, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wireless Charging, front and rear Type-C USB fast charging, cruise control, drive modes, connected car features, rear AC vents, cooled glovebox and more.

In terms of features the Maruti Suzuki Frox comes equipped with dual-tone interior, rear AC vents, rear fast charging USB port, cruise control, heads up display, wireless charging, connected car features, 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, idle start stop, electronic torque assist, regenerative braking, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and more.a

On the safety front the Tata Punch gets 6-airbags, 360-degree camera with blind spot monitoring, hill descent control, TPMS, ISOFIX mounts, ESP, blind spot monitoring and more.

On the safety front the Maruti Suzuki Fronx gets 6-airbags, hill hold assist, ESP, 360-degree camera, ISOFIX mounts, reverse parking camera and more.