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Tata Punch vs Tata Tiago

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

Tata Punch
Tata Tiago

Tata

Punch

From ₹5.75 Lakh

Tata

Tiago

From ₹4.77 Lakh

Tata PunchSmart Petrol MT · ₹5.75 Lakh
Tata TiagoSmart Petrol MT · ₹4.77 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Punch: ₹5.75 Lakh Tiago: ₹4.77 Lakh (ahead) Tiago ₹98,000 cheaper
Safety Punch: 5 stars Tiago: 4 stars Different crash tests
Mileage Punch: 20.09 kmpl (ahead) Tiago: 20–21 kmpl Claimed
Power Punch: 87.8 PS (ahead) Tiago: 86 PS Torque 115 vs 113 Nm
Boot Punch: 366 litres (ahead) Tiago: 242 litres Length 3,876 vs 3,765 mm
Versions Punch: 26 (ahead) Tiago: 20 Only Punch: turbo petrol, manual

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

Pick the Tiago for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹5.75 Lakh
₹4.77 Lakh
On-road in
₹6.33 Lakh
₹5.27 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹10,634 a month
₹8,861 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
87.8 PS
86 PS
Torque
115 Nm
113 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
20.09 kmpl
20–21 kmpl

Vehicle Details

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

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol / Turbo Petrol / CNG
Petrol / CNG
Displacement
1,199 cc (1.2L)
1,199 cc (1.2L)
Engine Config
1.2L Revotron 3-Cylinder 12V DOHC with Dyna-Pro Technology & Dual-VVT
1.2L Revotron 3-Cylinder 12V DOHC with Dual-VVT
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Traction Pro Mode on AMT
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
0-100
13.0 sec (MT) / 13.8 sec (AMT)
13.5 sec
Top Speed
160 km/h
155 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT (petrol and CNG); 6-speed manual only on the 1.2 turbo petrol
5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) on both Petrol & iCNG
Gears
5
5
Paddles
No
No
Hybrid
None
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc (Front)
Disc (Front)
Rear Brakes
Drum (Rear)
Drum (Rear)
Front Suspension
Independent Lower Wishbone MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Independent Lower Wishbone MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Semi-Independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring & Shock Absorber
Semi-Independent Closed Profile Twist Beam with Dual Path Strut
Wheel Type
16-inch Diamond-Cut Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
15-inch Dual-Tone Hyperstyle Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
195/60 R16 Tubeless Radial
175/60 R15 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
15-inch Full Size Spare Wheel under body
14-inch Steel Spare Wheel under body

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
3,876 mm
3,765 mm
Width
1,742 mm
1,677 mm
Height
1,615 mm (High-stance SUV height)
1,535 mm
Wheelbase
2,445 mm
2,400 mm
Ground Clearance
193 mm (unladen)
170 mm (168 mm on iCNG)
Kerb Weight
1,000 kg - 1,065 kg
935 kg - 1,020 kg
Boot Space
366 Litres (Petrol) / 210 Litres Usable Boot with Twin-Cylinder iCNG Technology
242 Litres (Petrol) / Usable Boot Space with Twin-Cylinder iCNG Technology (Dual 30L CNG tanks mounted under floor)
Fuel Tank
37 Litres (Petrol) / 60L Water Capacity (Dual 30L CNG Cylinders)
35 Litres (Petrol) / 60L Water Capacity (Twin-Cylinder CNG)
Turning Radius
4.9 m
4.8 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
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.
Global NCAP (2020): 4 stars for adult occupants (12.52/17) and 3 stars for children (34.15/49). The test car had 2 airbags. It was tested under Global NCAP's older, less demanding rules.
Airbags
Dual Front Airbags Standard across all variants (6 Airbags on updated Creative trims)
Dual Front Airbags Standard across all variants
ESP/TC
Yes (Corner Stability Control CSC, Electronic Stability Program ESP, Traction Pro on AMT, ABS with EBD, Brake Disc Wiping)
Yes (Corner Stability Control CSC, Electronic Stability Program ESP, ABS with EBD, Rear Parking Sensors)
ADAS
None
None
Camera
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Camera with Dynamic Guidelines & Ultrasonic Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.25-inch Floating HD Touchscreen Infotainment System (Creative Flagship) with Wireless Connectivity / 7.0-inch Harman Screen
7.0-inch Harman Touchscreen Infotainment System with Multi-Language Support
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster with Multi-Information Display (MID)
Digital Instrument Cluster with Multi-Information Display (MID)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Connected Tech
Tata iRA Connected Suite with 30+ Features, Geo-fencing, Remote Diagnostics, Stolen Vehicle Tracking
Tata iRA Connected Car Technology (Live Tracking, Remote Horn/Lights, Vehicle Health Diagnostics)
Audio System
Harman 6-Speaker Premium Audio System (4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters)
Harman 8-Speaker Premium Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters - Segment Best)
Sunroof
Voice-Assisted Electric Sunroof with One-Touch Operation
None
Seat Features
Driver Seat Height Adjuster in Tri-Arrow Embossed Fabric with Front & Rear Center Armrests + 90-Degree Opening Doors
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat with Premium Dual-Tone Tri-Arrow Fabric Upholstery
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with Rear AC Vents & Xpress Cool Mode
Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with Pollen Air Filter
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Front Console)
No (Fast USB-A & 12V Sockets)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Projector Headlamps with Humanity Line Signature LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Projector Headlamps with Integrated Signature Tri-Arrow LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Bold LED Tail Lamps with Tri-Arrow Signature
Boomerang-Style LED Tail Lamps
Fog/DRLs
Front Bumper-Mounted Fog Lamps with Cornering Function & Rugged SUV Body Cladding
Front Bumper-Mounted Fog Lamps with Chrome Bezels

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,25,000 km)
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,25,000 km)
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
12 Months / 15,000 km (Free service at 1 Mo / 1,000-2,000 km, 6 Mo / 7,500 km, 12 Mo / 15,000 km)

Choice

Versions
26 versions
20 versions
Price range
₹5.75 Lakh – ₹10.77 Lakh
₹4.77 Lakh – ₹8.62 Lakh
Colours
7 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

Smart Petrol MT₹5.75 Lakh Pure Petrol MT₹5.57 Lakh Tiago ₹18,000 less

CNG, manual

Smart CNG MT₹6.85 Lakh Pure+ CNG MT₹7.1 Lakh Tiago ₹25,000 more

Petrol, automatic

Pure+ Petrol AMT₹7.75 Lakh Creative Petrol AMT₹7.61 Lakh Tiago ₹14,000 less

CNG, automatic

Pure+ CNG AMT₹8.77 Lakh Creative CNG AMT₹8.62 Lakh Tiago ₹15,000 less

Only the Punch sells a turbo petrol, manual version: 2 versions, from ₹8.47 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Punch Smart Petrol MT against Tiago Smart Petrol MT

CityPunchTiagoGap
Mumbai₹6.73 Lakh₹5.61 LakhTiago ₹1.12 lakh less
Pune₹6.73 Lakh₹5.61 LakhTiago ₹1.12 lakh less
New Delhi₹6.33 Lakh₹5.27 LakhTiago ₹1.06 lakh less
Bengaluru₹6.92 Lakh₹5.72 LakhTiago ₹1.20 lakh less
Chennai₹6.87 Lakh₹5.68 LakhTiago ₹1.19 lakh less
Hyderabad₹6.96 Lakh₹5.76 LakhTiago ₹1.20 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹6.44 Lakh₹5.37 LakhTiago ₹1.07 lakh less
Kolkata₹6.42 Lakh₹5.35 LakhTiago ₹1.07 lakh 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 Punch or the Tiago?

The Tiago, by ₹98,000 on the versions compared here: Punch Smart Petrol MT at ₹5.75 Lakh against Tiago Smart Petrol MT at ₹4.77 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹6.33 Lakh against ₹5.27 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Punch claims 20.09 kmpl against 20–21 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Punch: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Tiago: 4 stars, Global NCAP 2020. The Punch has 6 airbags and the Tiago 2 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Punch Smart Petrol MT makes 87.8 PS and 115 Nm and the Tiago Smart Petrol MT makes 86 PS and 113 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Punch is 111 mm longer. Boot space is 366 litres in the Punch and 242 litres in the Tiago.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹10,634 a month for the Punch and ₹8,861 for the Tiago, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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