Exter Vs Punch: If you are thinking of shifting from a hatchback car to a compact SUV. But the budget is not very high, then you can consider Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter. Their price starts from Rs 6.13 lakh. But which of the two will be beneficial to buy? Let’s know.
Hyundai Exter Vs Tata Punch: The demand for compact SUVs in India is increasing continuously. This segment, which starts at Rs 6 lakh, is now overshadowing the hatchback segment. Not only this, the sales of compact sedan cars have also been affected. Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter are selling well in this segment. The price of both starts at Rs 6.13 lakh. Here we are giving you information about the base models of both these vehicles and telling which one will be beneficial to buy.
Design and feel
Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter, both are sub-compact SUVs less than four meters in length. The design of both is quite different from each other. Hyundai has maintained its premium quality in Exter as well. Its paint quality as well as fit and finish is better. While the body of Tata Punch is definitely solid, the premium feel is not there at all. Not only this, its fit and finish is very poor. Hyundai Exter is much better in terms of design.
| Model | Tata Punch | Hyundai EXTER |
| Length | 3827mm | 3815mm |
| Width | 1742mm | 1710mm |
| Height | 1615mm | 1631mm |
| Wheelbase | 2445mm | 2450mm |
| Ground Clearance | 187mm | 185mm |
| Boot Space | 366 L | 391L |
Interior and space
The interior of the Tata Punch is very basic. The fit and finish is decent. While we have already seen the interior of the Hyundai Exter in the company’s own Grand i10 Neos. But the same interior looks good in Exter as well. In terms of fit and finishing, this car leaves the Punch far behind. You will get good space in both the cars. The seats of both the cars are comfortable. You will get seating space for 5 people.
Top Features of Tata Punch Pure
- Front 2 Airbags
- 15 inch tyres
- Engine Start Stop
- 90 degree opening doors
- Central Locking (with Key)
- Rear parking sensor
- ABS+EBD
- Front power windows
- Tilt Steering
Top Features of Hyundai Exeter Ex
- 6 airbags
- ABS+EBD
- Rear parking sensor
- Central Locking
- Speed Sensing Door Lock
- Speed sensing auto door unlock
- Foldable Key
- High Speed Alert
- Emergency stop signal
- Electronic Stability Control
Engine and Power
Tata Punch has a 1.2 liter 3 cylinder petrol engine which generates 72.5PS of power and 103 Nm of torque. This engine is equipped with a 5 speed gearbox. Hyundai Exter has a 1.2 liter 4 cylinder petrol engine which generates 83PS of power and 114Nm of torque. It has a 5 speed manual gearbox. Both engines are in 1200cc but here the engine of Hyundai Exter is capable of giving smoother and better performance than the engine of Tata Punch, because it is a 4 cylinder engine, you will get more initial pickup in Tata Punch.
But at high speed (80-100kmph) the engine of Punch makes noise and vibrations. Whereas you will not face this problem in Exter. Hyundai Exter drives better in city drive, its steering feels light while the steering of Punch will feel a bit heavy. But on the highway, the steering wheels of both the vehicles remain in control and there is no problem. In terms of braking, both the vehicles are fine.
How will the purchase be beneficial ?
Tata Punch is currently the best selling SUV (in all segments), while Exter also sells well. Tata Punch sells more in India because it has received a 5 star safety rating in the crash test, while Hyundai Exter has not been crash tested but the company is hopeful that it will get a 4-5 star rating. The price of both the vehicles starts at Rs 6.13 lakh.
In terms of premium quality, great features and smooth performance, Hyundai Exter proves to be one of the best sub-compact SUVs. Its base model has more features than Punch, with 6 airbags, Exter offers safety to all the occupants while Punch only has two front airbags. Tata Motors is still far behind in terms of after sales service whereas Hyundai does not let the customers down in this matter.