Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Tata Punch

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Tata Punch. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx price is Rs. 7.51 Lakh and Tata Punch price is Rs. 6.13 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Tata Punch is available in 1199 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG. Fronx provides the mileage of 21.79 kmpl.

Fronx vs Punch Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Fronx	Punch
Price	Rs. 7.51 Lakh	Rs. 6.13 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1199 cc
Power	89 bhp	87 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma 1.2L MT

Rs. 7.51 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Tata Punch

Pure MT

Rs. 6.13 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT	1.2 Revotron	1.0L Energy
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm	71 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm	115 Nm @ 3250 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	21.79View Mileage Details		20.18View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	806		807
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, SOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent, Lower Wishbone Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Lower Triangle & Coil Spring, Anti-roll Bar & Traverse Arm
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber	Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 60 R16	185 / 70 R15	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 60 R16	185 / 70 R15	195 / 60 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC			Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets			2

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver
One Touch Up	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black	Black	Unpainted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver 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)	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours		Black / White	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Nexa Blue (Celestial)	Daytona Grey	Caspian Blue
Grandeur Grey	Orcus White	Stealth Black
Earthen Brown		Moonlight Silver
Opulent Red		Ice Cool White
Splendid Silver
Arctic White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

173 Ratings

5.0/5

7 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.5Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.7Performance
	4.6Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

My Super Car

I am really happy with this purchase Fronx. I've driven this car and it is a very smooth drive. If you go long very comfortable to sit and drive. For hill, it's my experience very happy with this car.

Tata Punch Pure MT

Best 5 star car for city driving.Good interior space.Rear Power window is not available in base model.Fuel economy is 18 kmpl in city and 14 kmpl in bumper to bumper traffic.Good safety rating.Good service center network.

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Length (mm)	3995	3827	3991
Width (mm)	1765	1742	1750
Height (mm)	1550	1615	1605
Wheelbase (mm)	2520	2445	2500
Ground Clearance (mm)	190	187	205

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	308	366	405
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	37	40

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Black
Rub-strips		Black

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	LED	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front	Front
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	With Key	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)		3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)		100000	100000