Tata Punch vs Tata Altroz

Key Differences

The biggest split is body style. The Punch is a micro SUV, while the Altroz is a premium hatchback. The Punch stands taller at 1615 mm against 1523 mm, and it rides higher with 193 mm of ground clearance versus 165 mm. The Altroz is the longer car at 3990 mm, against the Punch at 3876 mm, with a longer 2501 mm wheelbase too. On price the Punch starts a little lower, from about 5.75 lakh, while the Altroz starts near 6 lakh ex-showroom.

The Key Differences chart compares each car's cheapest petrol variant, so the Punch shows 87 bhp and the Altroz shows 86.8 bhp. Higher up the range the Punch adds a 118 bhp 1.2 turbo petrol, which the Altroz cannot match, since it has no turbo petrol.

The Altroz answers back with a 1.5 diesel making 88.8 bhp and 200 Nm, which the Punch does not offer at all. Boot space is close, with 366 litres in the Punch and 345 litres in the Altroz. On mileage the petrol manuals sit near each other, at 20.09 kmpl for the Punch and 19.33 kmpl for the Altroz, while the Altroz diesel returns 23.64 kmpl.

Which is Better

Choose the Punch if you want an SUV feel. Its 193 mm ground clearance and 1615 mm height give you a high seat and an easy view over traffic. It also suits rough roads and tall speed breakers.

Choose the Altroz if you want a plush, lower hatchback that feels planted on the highway. The Altroz is the only one here with a diesel, so high kilometre drivers who want 23.64 kmpl should lean that way. In one line, the Punch is the raised SUV and the Altroz is the refined, diesel capable hatchback.

Tata Punch vs Tata Altroz: pros and cons

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