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Nissan Magnite vs Tata Punch

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Nissan Magnite
Tata Punch

Nissan

Magnite

From ₹5.68 Lakh

Full Magnite page Change

Tata

Punch

From ₹5.75 Lakh

Full Punch page Change
Nissan MagniteVisia Petrol MT · ₹5.68 Lakh
Tata PunchSmart Petrol MT · ₹5.75 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Magnite: ₹5.68 Lakh (ahead) Punch: ₹5.75 Lakh Magnite ₹6,990 cheaper
Safety Magnite: 5 stars Punch: 5 stars Different crash tests
Mileage Magnite: 19.4 kmpl Punch: 20.09 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Magnite: 72 PS Punch: 87.8 PS (ahead) Torque 96 vs 115 Nm
Boot Magnite: 336 litres Punch: 366 litres (ahead) Length 3,994 vs 3,876 mm
Versions Magnite: 18 Punch: 26 (ahead) Only Magnite: turbo petrol, automatic

Pick the Magnite for the lower price.

Pick the Punch for better claimed mileage, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹5.68 Lakh
₹5.75 Lakh
On-road in
₹6.2 Lakh
₹6.33 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹10,409 a month
₹10,634 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
72 PS
87.8 PS
Torque
96 Nm
115 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
19.4 kmpl
20.09 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sub-Compact SUV
Micro-SUV / Compact SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol / Turbo Petrol / CNG
Displacement
999 cc (1.0L NA & 1.0L Turbo Petrol)
1,199 cc (1.2L)
Engine Config
1.0L B4D Naturally Aspirated (72 PS) / 1.0L HRA0 3-Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol with Mirror Bore Cylinder Coating (100 PS & 160 Nm)
1.2L Revotron 3-Cylinder 12V DOHC with Dyna-Pro Technology & Dual-VVT
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport on CVT)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Traction Pro Mode on AMT
0-100
10.2 sec (1.0L Turbo MT) / 10.5 sec (CVT)
13.0 sec (MT) / 13.8 sec (AMT)
Top Speed
173 km/h
160 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed EZ-Shift AMT (1.0L NA) / X-TRONIC Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT on 1.0L Turbo)
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT (petrol and CNG); 6-speed manual only on the 1.2 turbo petrol
Gears
5 / 5-AMT / CVT
5
Paddles
No
No
Hybrid
None
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc (Front 258 mm)
Disc (Front)
Rear Brakes
Drum (Rear)
Drum (Rear)
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Lower Transverse Link & Coil Spring
Independent Lower Wishbone MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Twin-Tube Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring & High-Performance Dampers
Semi-Independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring & Shock Absorber
Wheel Type
16-inch Diamond-Cut Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
16-inch Diamond-Cut Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
195/60 R16 Tubeless Radial
195/60 R16 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
15-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel
15-inch Full Size Spare Wheel under body

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3,994 mm (Sub-4m length)
3,876 mm
Width
1,758 mm
1,742 mm
Height
1,572 mm (with roof rails)
1,615 mm (High-stance SUV height)
Wheelbase
2,500 mm
2,445 mm
Ground Clearance
205 mm (Class-leading unladen SUV ground clearance)
193 mm (unladen)
Kerb Weight
1,014 kg - 1,060 kg
1,000 kg - 1,065 kg
Boot Space
336 Litres (expandable to 690 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
366 Litres (Petrol) / 210 Litres Usable Boot with Twin-Cylinder iCNG Technology
Fuel Tank
40 Litres
37 Litres (Petrol) / 60L Water Capacity (Dual 30L CNG Cylinders)
Turning Radius
5.0 m
4.9 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Global NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (32.31/34) and 3 stars for children (33.64/49). It applies to cars built from mid-2025 on; earlier builds scored lower.
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.58/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49). Global NCAP's 5 stars from 2021 were for the earlier Punch.
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants from base model (Dual front, side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)
Dual Front Airbags Standard across all variants (6 Airbags on updated Creative trims)
ESP/TC
Yes (Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC, Traction Control System TCS, Hill Start Assist HSA, Hydraulic Brake Assist HBA, ABS with EBD)
Yes (Corner Stability Control CSC, Electronic Stability Program ESP, Traction Pro on AMT, ABS with EBD, Brake Disc Wiping)
ADAS
None
None
Camera
Around View Monitor (AVM - 360-Degree Bird's Eye View Camera with Moving Object Detection & Front/Rear Parking Sensors - Segment First)
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual tyre readout in cluster)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
8.0-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Connectivity
10.25-inch Floating HD Touchscreen Infotainment System (Creative Flagship) with Wireless Connectivity / 7.0-inch Harman Screen
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch Full Digital Color TFT Driver Instrument Display Cluster with 3D Animations & Reconfigurable Views
7.0-inch Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster with Multi-Information Display (MID)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
NissanConnect with 50+ Connected Features, Smartwatch App Connectivity, Geofencing, Live Vehicle Tracking, SOS Alert
Tata iRA Connected Suite with 30+ Features, Geo-fencing, Remote Diagnostics, Stolen Vehicle Tracking
Audio System
JBL 6-Speaker Premium Sound System (with JBL Sound Staging Modes on Tech Pack)
Harman 6-Speaker Premium Audio System (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters)
Sunroof
None
Voice-Assisted Electric Sunroof with One-Touch Operation
Seat Features
Quilted Heat-Reflecting Leatherette Seats (reduces seat temperature by up to 5°C in direct sun) + Frameless Auto-Dimming IRVM
Driver Seat Height Adjuster in Tri-Arrow Embossed Fabric with Front & Rear Center Armrests + 90-Degree Opening Doors
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with Plasma Cluster Air Ionizer & Rear AC Vents
Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with Rear AC Vents & Xpress Cool Mode
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling Switch in Tech Pack)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Front Console)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full Bi-Projector LED Headlamps with Signature L-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) & Dynamic LED Turn Indicators
Projector Headlamps with Humanity Line Signature LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
3D Full LED Honeycomb Tail Lamps with Smoked Light Guides
Bold LED Tail Lamps with Tri-Arrow Signature
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Functional Roof Rails (50 kg load rating), Front/Rear Skid Plates & Push Button Start with Smart I-Key with Walk-Away Lock
Front Bumper-Mounted Fog Lamps with Cornering Function & Rugged SUV Body Cladding

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km via Nissan Shield)
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,25,000 km)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
18 versions
26 versions
Price range
₹5.68 Lakh – ₹10.99 Lakh
₹5.75 Lakh – ₹10.77 Lakh
Colours
12 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Visia Petrol MT₹5.68 Lakh Smart Petrol MT₹5.75 Lakh Punch ₹6,990 more

Petrol, automatic

Visia Petrol AMT₹6.27 Lakh Pure+ Petrol AMT₹7.75 Lakh Punch ₹1.48 lakh more

Turbo petrol, manual

N-Connecta Turbo Petrol MT₹8.77 Lakh Adventure Turbo Petrol MT₹8.47 Lakh Punch ₹30,010 less

Only the Magnite sells a turbo petrol, automatic version: 4 versions, from ₹9.26 Lakh.

Only the Punch sells a cng, manual version: 7 versions, from ₹6.85 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Magnite Visia Petrol MT against Punch Smart Petrol MT

CityMagnitePunchGap
Mumbai₹6.59 Lakh₹6.73 LakhMagnite ₹13,870 less
Pune₹6.59 Lakh₹6.73 LakhMagnite ₹13,870 less
New Delhi₹6.2 Lakh₹6.33 LakhMagnite ₹13,381 less
Bengaluru₹6.78 Lakh₹6.92 LakhMagnite ₹14,080 less
Chennai₹6.73 Lakh₹6.87 LakhMagnite ₹14,010 less
Hyderabad₹6.82 Lakh₹6.96 LakhMagnite ₹14,080 less
Ahmedabad₹6.31 Lakh₹6.44 LakhMagnite ₹13,520 less
Kolkata₹6.28 Lakh₹6.42 LakhMagnite ₹13,485 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Magnite or the Punch?

The Magnite, by ₹6,990 on the versions compared here: Magnite Visia Petrol MT at ₹5.68 Lakh against Punch Smart Petrol MT at ₹5.75 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹6.2 Lakh against ₹6.33 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Punch claims 20.09 kmpl against 19.4 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Magnite: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2025. The Punch: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Magnite has up to 6 airbags and the Punch 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Magnite Visia Petrol MT makes 72 PS and 96 Nm and the Punch Smart Petrol MT makes 87.8 PS and 115 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Magnite is 118 mm longer. Boot space is 336 litres in the Magnite and 366 litres in the Punch.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹10,409 a month for the Magnite and ₹10,634 for the Punch, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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