AI Verdict

Hyundai ExtervsTata Punch

Our AI verdict

It's a close call

The Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch are closely matched budget hatch-SUVs at nearly identical prices, but they excel in different areas. The Punch has a clear edge in crash safety with its 5-Star Bharat NCAP rating and LED headlights, while the Exter counters with a bigger boot, marginally stronger engine torque, and standard rear parking sensors plus a puncture kit trade-off. Choose the Punch if crash safety credentials matter most, or the Exter if outright boot space and cabin storage top your list.

Hyundai Exter

HX 2 Petrol Manual

₹5.81 - ₹9.61 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Bigger Boot
The Exter offers 391 litres of bootspace versus the Punch's 366 litres, giving it more cargo room.
Stronger Torque Peak Feel
The Exter's 1.2 Kappa engine produces 113.8 Nm at a lower rpm relative to the Punch's 3-cylinder unit, aiding low-speed drivability.
Real Spare Wheel
The Exter comes with a proper steel spare wheel (165/70R14) located underbody, whereas the Punch has no spare wheel at all.

AI Match

50%

It's a tie

Performance
58%
Comfort
55%
Efficiency
50%
Features & Tech
35%
Safety
55%
Ownership
60%
Practicality
62%
Value
60%

Tata Punch

Smart Petrol 5 Speed Manual

₹5.75 - ₹10.77 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

5-Star Safety Rating
The Punch carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP adult and child safety rating, while the Exter's crash rating is not tested.
LED Headlights
The Punch features LED headlights for better illumination, compared to the Exter's halogen units.
Keyless Central Locking
The Punch offers keyless central locking, an upgrade over the Exter's remote-only locking system.

AI · Personalisation

Which one describes you?

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Personalised recommendation

Daily Commuter

Your AI pick

Hyundai Exter

62% Match

The Exter's larger boot, digital cluster, and slightly more refined 4-cylinder engine make it a marginally better daily runabout, though the Punch counters with a keyless central locking and higher ground clearance for city obstacles.

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Why Exter for you?

Bigger Boot for Daily Errands

391L of bootspace versus 366L on the Punch means more room for daily shopping, bags, or gym gear without compromise.

Smoother 4-Cylinder Engine

The Exter's 4-cylinder Kappa engine typically feels smoother at city speeds compared to the Punch's 3-cylinder unit, reducing vibration during stop-go traffic.

Rear Parking Sensors on Both, But Exter Wins on Cluster

Both get rear sensors, but the Exter's fuller digital instrument cluster with distance-to-empty and fuel consumption data aids daily trip planning.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Hyundai Exter

Tata Punch

What the shape reveals

The radar shows the Punch pulling ahead mainly on Safety (thanks to its tested 5-Star rating) while the Exter edges out on Practicality (larger boot) and Ownership value nuances, with both cars nearly tied and equally basic on Features & Tech.

Bigger Boot

The Exter offers 391 litres of bootspace versus the Punch's 366 litres, giving it more cargo room.

Stronger Torque Peak Feel

The Exter's 1.2 Kappa engine produces 113.8 Nm at a lower rpm relative to the Punch's 3-cylinder unit, aiding low-speed drivability.

5-Star Safety Rating

The Punch carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP adult and child safety rating, while the Exter's crash rating is not tested.

LED Headlights

The Punch features LED headlights for better illumination, compared to the Exter's halogen units.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Hyundai Exter

Strengths for those who prioritise comfort, power and performance.

Bigger Boot
The Exter offers 391 litres of bootspace versus the Punch's 366 litres, giving it more cargo room.
Stronger Torque Peak Feel
The Exter's 1.2 Kappa engine produces 113.8 Nm at a lower rpm relative to the Punch's 3-cylinder unit, aiding low-speed drivability.
Real Spare Wheel
The Exter comes with a proper steel spare wheel (165/70R14) located underbody, whereas the Punch has no spare wheel at all.
Rear Passenger Seatback Pockets
The Exter includes front seatback pockets for rear passenger convenience, a feature absent on the Punch.
Slightly Longer Wheelbase
At 2450 mm, the Exter's wheelbase is marginally longer than the Punch's 2445 mm, which can translate to a touch more cabin room.

Tata Punch

Strengths for those who prioritise safety and performance.

5-Star Safety Rating
The Punch carries a 5-Star Bharat NCAP adult and child safety rating, while the Exter's crash rating is not tested.
LED Headlights
The Punch features LED headlights for better illumination, compared to the Exter's halogen units.
Keyless Central Locking
The Punch offers keyless central locking, an upgrade over the Exter's remote-only locking system.
Puncture Repair Kit Included
Since it skips a spare wheel, the Punch compensates with a puncture repair kit, which the Exter does not provide.
Bigger Wheels & Tyres
The Punch rides on wider 185/70 R15 tyres versus the Exter's smaller 165/70 R14 tyres, aiding grip and stance.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Pure Electric Driving Mode No No
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Manual - 5 Gears Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive No No
Differential Lock No
Drive Modes No 2 - City & Eco
Terrain Modes No No
Chassis Type Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 3 Years / Unlimited Kms (Extendable up to 7 Years / 140000 Kms) 3 Years / 100,000 kms

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control
Air Conditioner Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control) Manual (Front AC: Single Zone)
Heater Yes Yes
Air Purifier No

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof No No
Power Windows Front Only Power Windows Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade No No
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start No No
Parking Assist No No
Parking Sensors Rear Rear
Cruise Control No No

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering
Steering-Mounted Controls No No
Steering Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Additional Steering Features No No

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Engine Type	1.2 Kappa	1.2L Revotron
Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	82 bhp @ 6000 rpm	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	No	No
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Direct Start in CNG		No
Fuel Change Over Switch		No
Idle Start/Stop (IAC with ESS)		Yes

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with coil spring	Independent, lower wishbone, Mcpherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Semi-independent twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	3830 mm * 1723 mm * 1643 mm	3876 mm * 1742 mm * 1615 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm	2445 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	37 litres	37 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)	No	No
Ground Clearance		193 mm (unladen)

Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Front Tyres	165 / 70 R14	185 / 70 R15
Rear Tyres	165 / 70 R14	185 / 70 R15
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (165/70R14), Located Underbody	No
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Interior Door Handles Finish		Painted
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual	Manual
Adjustable ORVMs	No	No
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming	Manual Dimming
Rear Defogger	No	No
ORVMs Tilt on Reverse	No	No
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	No
Extendable Sun Visor	No	No
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Pull Handles Type	Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type
Boot Opener	Manual
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		No
Rain-sensing Wipers		No
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper		No

Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Differential Lock	No
Drive Modes	No	2 - City & Eco
Terrain Modes	No	No
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	No	Indirect
ADAS	No	No
Forward Collision Warning	No	No
Lane Functions	No	No
Rear Collision Assist	No	No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	No
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)	No	No
Automatic Park Lock	No	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Clutch Lock	No	No
Brake Sway Control	No
Video Recording	No	No

Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Child Safety Rating		5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Seatbelts	Yes	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (Front)
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	Yes
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Tyre Inflator	No
Dashcam	No	No
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch		Yes
Third Row Middle Seat Safety		No
Collapsible Steering Column	No	Yes
Breakdown Assistance Call Button	No

Brakes	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)	Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	No	No
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		No
Torque Vectoring Brake Assist	No	No
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)	No
Brake Disc Wiping	No	Yes

Air Conditioner	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier		No

Sunroof	No	No
Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows	Front Only Power Windows
Window Sunshade	No	No

Keyless Start/ Button Start	No	No
Parking Assist	No	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control	No	No

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors	Yes
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	Yes	No
Sunglass Holder		No
Rear Parcel Tray	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Lockable Glovebox	No	No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	Yes
Cup Holders		2 Cupholders in Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage	No	No
Bootspace	391 L	366 L
Boot Opener	Manual
Cooled Glovebox	No	No
Boot Open Warning	Yes	Yes
Utility Recess On Dashboard		No

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest		No
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Comfort Headrest	No	No
Driver Armrest	No	No
Height Adjustable Seat Belt		No
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest		No

Infotainment Screen	No	No
Audio System	No	No
AM/FM Radio	No	No
Bluetooth Compatibility	No	No
Smart Connectivity	No	No
Input Methods	No	No
Antenna	No	Yes
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	No
Integrated (in-dash) Music System		No
GPS Navigation System		No
Wireless Charger	No	No
Voice Assistant	No	No
What3Words -Address Based Navigation		No
Ambient Sounds		No
Speed Dependent Volume		No

Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	4" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Position Display		No

Steering-Mounted Controls	No	No
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes
Additional Steering Features	No	No

Headlights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	No	No
Fog Lights		No
Ambient Interior Lighting	No	No
Automatic Headlamps	No	No
Cornering Headlights		No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlight Height Adjuster		Yes
Puddle Lamps		No
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Welcome and Goodbye Animation		No
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Stop Lamp	Yes	No
Connected LED	No	No
Illuminated Logo		No

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	No
Remote AC: On / Off via App		No
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App		No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App		No
Remote Engine Start/Stop		No
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App		No
Connected Car App		No
Summon Mode		No
Remote Air Purifier Operation		No
Home-to-Car Connectivity	No

Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Single Tone (Signature Black theme)
Grille Design		Bold Black Grill Grille
Roof Rails	No	No
Spoiler	No	Yes
Wrappings	No	No
Scuff Plates		No
Body-coloured Bumpers		No
Rub-strips		No
Body Kit		No
Exhaust		Yes
Skid Plate		Rear
Diffuser		No

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	1	Yes
Dual Tone Horn		No
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder		Yes
Boot Open Warning	Yes	Yes
Perimetric alarm system		Yes

Hyundai ExtervsTata Punch

Hyundai Exter

Tata Punch

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family Rider

Long-distance Rider

Every vehicle has a different personality.

What the shape reveals

Strengths that matter every day.

Hyundai Exter

Tata Punch

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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