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Tata Punch vs Hyundai Venue

The Punch is a micro SUV that keeps things small, cheap and easy in the city. The Venue is a step up, more premium and better equipped, but it costs more. Both top out with the same 118 bhp turbo petrol, though only the Venue adds a diesel. Pick the Punch to save money, or the Venue for more room and more features.

Tata

Punch

Smart Petrol MT

₹5.75 Lakh

Hyundai

Venue

HX2

₹8.00 Lakh

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Full specifications and features

Car
TataPunchSmart Petrol MT
HyundaiVenueHX2
At a glance
Ex-showroom
₹5.75 LakhBest
₹8.00 Lakh
Est. EMI
₹10,599/moBest
₹14,747/mo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Mileage (ARAI)
20.09 kmplBest
18.05 kmpl
Max power
87 bhpBest
82 bhp
Engine & Transmission
Engine
1.2L Revotron Petrol
1.2L Kappa MPI Petrol
Displacement
1199 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
87 bhp @ 6000 rpm
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel & Efficiency
Mileage (ARAI)
20.09 kmpl
18.05 kmpl
Fuel Tank
37 litres
45 litres
Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3876 mm
3995 mm
Width
1742 mm
1800 mm
Height
1615 mm
1665 mm
Wheelbase
2445 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance
193 mm
190 mm
Boot Space
366 litres
375 litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Suspension, Brakes & Steering
Front Suspension
Independent lower-wishbone McPherson strut with coil spring
McPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent twist beam with coil spring
Coupled torsion beam axle with coil spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
NA
Steering Type
NA
Motor-driven power steering
Wheels & Tyres
Alloy Wheels
NA
NA
Wheel Type & Tyre Size
185/70 R15 tyres
195/65 R15 (D=380.2mm) steel wheel with wheel cover
Safety
Airbags
6 (standard)
6 (standard)
Electronic Stability Program
Yes
NA
Hill-hold Control
Yes
Yes
TPMS
Yes (iTPMS)
NA
Rear Parking Camera
NA
NA
ISOFIX Child-seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
ADAS
NA
NA
360 Camera
NA
NA
ABS with EBD
NA
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
NA
Yes
Comfort & Convenience
Air Conditioning
NA
Manual AC
Sunroof
NA
NA
Wireless Charging
NA
NA
Ventilated Seats
NA
NA
Cruise Control
NA
NA
Connected Car
NA
NA
Digital Cluster
10.16cm Digital Cluster
Digital cluster with 10.66 cm color TFT display
Push-Button Start
NA
NA
Bluelink
NA
NA
Paddle Shifters
NA
NA
Remote Engine Start
NA
NA
Infotainment
Touchscreen
NA
26.03 cm (10.25") ccNC infotainment system
Speakers
NA
Front & rear speakers
Connectivity (Android Auto/CarPlay)
NA
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Exterior
Headlamps
Powersight LED Headlamp
Projector headlamps (Bi-function)
DRLs
NA
LED DRLs & positioning lamps

Size and dimension comparison

How these cars measure up against each other, to scale.

Tata PunchHyundai Venue

Length

3,876 mm
3,995 mm

Width

1,742 mm
1,800 mm

Height

1,615 mm
1,665 mm

Wheelbase

2,445 mm
2,520 mm

Boot Space

366 L
375 L

Key Differences

Tata Punch vs Hyundai Venue: key specs comparedPower: Tata Punch 87 bhp, Hyundai Venue 82 bhp. Mileage: Tata Punch 20.09 kmpl, Hyundai Venue 18.05 kmpl. Boot space: Tata Punch 366 litres, Hyundai Venue 375 litres. Fuel tank: Tata Punch 37 litres, Hyundai Venue 45 litres.Tata PunchHyundai VenuePower87 bhp ★82 bhpMileage20.09 kmpl ★18.05 kmplBoot space366 litres375 litres ★Fuel tank37 litres45 litres ★
Higher is better on each row. The star marks the car that leads it.

The clearest gap is segment. The Venue is a full compact SUV, 3995 mm long and 1800 mm wide, while the Punch micro SUV is 3876 mm long and 1742 mm wide. The Venue also rides on a longer 2520 mm wheelbase against 2445 mm, so its cabin is roomier.

Money swings the other way, with the Punch from about 5.75 lakh and the Venue from 8 lakh. On the cheapest trims the Punch base petrol makes 87 bhp and the Venue base petrol 82 bhp. Both sell a 118 bhp turbo petrol, but only the Venue adds a 114 bhp diesel.

The Venue carries a slightly bigger 375 litre boot and a 45 litre tank, against 366 litres and 37 litres on the Punch. The Venue also brings a longer features list.

Which is Better

Pick the Punch if your budget is tight and you mostly drive in the city. It is smaller, easier to park, and starts near 5.75 lakh.

Pick the Venue if you want more cabin space, a bigger 375 litre boot, a diesel engine, or more features. You pay from 8 lakh for that step up. In one line, the Punch saves you money and the Venue gives you a bigger, better equipped SUV.

Running cost and EMI

Pick a variant of each car to see its monthly EMI and its five-year cost to own, side by side.

Tata Punch

Costing this variant

EMI calculator

Down payment20% · ₹1.80 L
Tenure5 yr

₹14,931/month

On ₹8.99 L est. on-road · 9% p.a. · estimate

5-year cost to own

Fuel / energy · 75,000 km
₹4.19 L
Service & wear
₹38,000
Insurance
₹1.16 L
Total (est.)
₹5.73 L

15,000 km/year · 5 years · running + service + insurance. Rough estimate to compare variants.

Hyundai Venue

Costing this variant

EMI calculator

Down payment20% · ₹2.57 L
Tenure5 yr

₹21,309/month

On ₹12.83 L est. on-road · 9% p.a. · estimate

5-year cost to own

Fuel / energy · 75,000 km
₹3.94 L
Service & wear
₹38,000
Insurance
₹1.66 L
Total (est.)
₹5.97 L

15,000 km/year · 5 years · running + service + insurance. Rough estimate to compare variants.

Tata Punch vs Hyundai Venue: pros and cons

Tata Punch

  • Cheaper to buy, from about 5.75 lakh
  • Short 3876 mm body is easy to park
  • 193 mm ground clearance, a touch more than the Venue
  • Base 1.2 petrol returns 20.09 kmpl
  • CNG option returns 26.99 km/kg
  • No diesel engine offered
  • Smaller 366 litre boot and 37 litre tank
  • 118 bhp turbo comes only with a manual
  • Shorter 2445 mm wheelbase, so a tighter cabin

Hyundai Venue

  • Bigger body, 3995 mm long and 1800 mm wide
  • Longer 2520 mm wheelbase for more cabin room
  • Offers a 114 bhp diesel the Punch does not
  • Bigger 375 litre boot and 45 litre fuel tank
  • Turbo and diesel both offer an automatic
  • Pricier, starting at 8 lakh
  • Base petrol makes just 82 bhp
  • Base petrol mileage of 18.05 kmpl trails the Punch
  • No CNG option

Frequently asked questions

Is the Hyundai Venue bigger than the Tata Punch?

Yes. The Venue is 3995 mm long and 1800 mm wide, while the Punch is 3876 mm long and 1742 mm wide. The Venue also has a longer 2520 mm wheelbase, so more cabin room.

Does the Tata Punch or Hyundai Venue have a diesel engine?

Only the Venue. It offers a 1.5 litre diesel with 114 bhp and up to 20.99 kmpl. The Punch has petrol, turbo petrol and CNG, but no diesel.

Which one is cheaper, the Punch or the Venue?

The Punch is cheaper. It starts around 5.75 lakh and tops out near 10.77 lakh. The Venue runs from 8 lakh to 15.65 lakh ex-showroom.

Does the Tata Punch have a turbo engine like the Venue?

Yes. The Punch has a 1.2 litre turbo petrol with 118 bhp, the same as the Venue's 1.0 turbo. But the Punch turbo comes only with a manual gearbox.

Tata Punch comparison with other cars

Still weighing your options? See how the Tata Punch stacks up against its other rivals, from its own segment to a size up and down.