Mahindra Thar vs Tata Punch

Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs. 14.09 Lakh which is Rs. 7.96 Lakh costlier than base model of Tata Punch priced at Rs. 6.12 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar (Diesel Model) is 10 kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Tata Punch (Petrol Model) is 18.8 Kmpl. In technical specifications, Mahindra Thar (Top Model) is powered by 1497 cc engine , while Tata Punch (Top Model) is powered by 1199 cc engine. The Comparison Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel AT vs Tata Punch Creative Plus S Camo AMT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Thar vs Punch

Key Highlights Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATPunch Creative Plus S Camo AMT
Engine Type mHawk 130 CRDe 1.2 l Revotron
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 87bhp@6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 18.8 Kmpl
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Thar vs Punch Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel ATTata Punch Creative Plus S Camo AMT
Rating
280 reviews
289 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.60 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 10.14 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1199 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130.07bhp@3750rpm 87bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed AT 5-Speed AMT
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Tata Punch Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) ... 18.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 195/60 R16
Boot Space ... 366 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 34,046 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,633 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost ...
Rs. 23,561 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 97,093 Thar Insurance Rs. 50,106 Punch Insurance
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Engine Type
mHawk 130 CRDe
1.2 l Revotron
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
130.07bhp@3750rpm
87bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
115Nm@3150-3350rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed AT
5-Speed AMT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Turbo Charger
...

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
57 Liters
37 Liters
Top Speed
...
150 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
...
18.8 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
10 kmpl
...

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
3
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
195/60 R16
Wheel Size
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless All-Terrai
Radial Tubeless

Additional Interior Features
Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)
Rear Flat Floor,Parcel Tray
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
4
5
Doors
3
5
Boot Space
...
366 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Additional Exterior Features
Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)
A Pillar Black Tape
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
3985*1820*1855 mm3
3827*1742*1615 mm3
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
226 mm
187 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
Door, Wheel Arch & Sill cladding,IAC + ISS Technology,Xpress Cool
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
...
With Storage
Luggage Hook and Net
...
Lane Change Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
...
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
...
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
...
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
...
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Adjustable Headrest
...
Voice assisted sunroof
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
...
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Sunroof
...
Single Pane

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
...
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
...
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
2
2
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Front Axle ( Semi-Floating With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Rear Axle ( Banjo Beam With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Hub Lock ( Automatic ),Brake Specification (Vaccum Assisted Dual Hydraulic Circuit with tandem Master Cylinder),Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (litre)-20(Applicable Only For CRDe Engine),Tool Kit Organiser,Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle,Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differentail,Mechanical Locking Differential ( mHawk 130 only),Washable Floor With Drain Plugs,Welded Tow Hooks In Front & Rear,Tow Hitch Protection,Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Roll-Over Mitigation,Roll Cage,3-Point Seat Belts For Rear Passengers,Panic Braking Signal,Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
...
Global NCAP Safety Rating
...
5 Star
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
...
4 Star
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
Rear Camera
...
3

Over Speeding Alert
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mahindra Thar
  • Looks modern with tweaked styling and improved interiors. Drivetrain includes petrol
  • diesel and automatic options. 4x4 is standard. Washable interiors are a nice touch. New RWD variant drops the entry price.
Tata Punch
  • The Punch is a good mix of a hatchback and an SUV. Impressive cabin quality
  • clever customization options make it even more appealing. New 10.25-inch touchscreen for 2024. Received a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating.
Mahindra Thar
  • Mechanical rear locking differential only on the AX (Adventure) trim.
Tata Punch
  • No diesel engine option. The 1.2L engine lacks the punch for ease of use on highway or when fully loaded.

Is Mahindra Thar Better Than Tata Punch?

72% users have chosen Mahindra Thar over Tata Punch in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1272 users have also rated Mahindra Thar and Tata Punch on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your car. But Tata Punch is better on the grounds of comfort and safety.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Punch Thar
Mileage 3.8 3.5
Performance 4.5 3.9
Comfort 4.2 4.4
Maintenance 4.0 3.7
Safety 4.3 4.7
Features 4.4 4.3
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Tata Punch Comparison with Similar Cars

Latest News on Mahindra Thar and Tata Punch

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is best between Punch and Exter?
  • Punch build quality is good
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Tata Punch is good for city commutes but out on the highway, it lacks outright power which stops it from being versatile. Other than that it is hard to flaw this impressive car. It is spacious and comfortable, it is pretty well loaded and thanks to the option packs, even the lower variants can be customized to your requirements. On the other hand, the Exter knows its audience well and that makes the job easier for us. It gets a lot of things right, like the cabin experience, space, practicality, comfort, ease of drive, and boot space. And the features list is so good that it will be very hard to beat it in under Rs 10 lakh. The Hyundai Exter’s suspension balance is a sensible one. Given that it is going to spend most of its kilometres in the city, the suspension is set up on the softer side. We drove the Exter over bumpy roads, off the road and on the broken roads – and we can say that the suspension is very balanced. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Which is a better car, Tata Punch or Tata Tigor?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. Tata Punch is good for city commutes but out on the highway, it lacks outright power which stops it from being versatile. Other than that it is hard to flaw this impressive car. It is spacious and comfortable, it is pretty well loaded and thanks to the option packs, even the lower variants can be customized to your requirements. On the other hand, If you are looking for a compact sedan with a brilliant safety package, impressive design, and a decent list of features, then you may opt for the Tata Tigor. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for details.
Q. Which is better Tata Punch or Tata Nexon?
  • Both cars are good in their own forte. The Nexon might feel a little rough around the edges if it's polished and the latest tech you're after. On the other hand, Tata Punch is good for city commutes but out on the highway, it lacks outright power which stops it from being versatile. Other than that it is hard to flaw this impressive car. It is spacious and comfortable, it is pretty well loaded and thanks to the option packs, even the lower variants can be customized to your requirements. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealershipdetails.
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Mahindra Thar Vs Tata Punch FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Thar vs Tata Punch?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Thar is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your car. But Tata Punch is better on the grounds of comfort and safety.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Thar vs Tata Punch?
The Tata Punch is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by Rs. 7.45 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Thar vs Tata Punch?
For the Earth Edition Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 130.07bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the Creative Plus S Camo AMT version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Punch produces 87bhp@6000rpm of power and 115Nm@3150-3350rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar has better performance.

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