Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Punch

Last Updated: October 12, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R price starts at Rs. 4.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 76,090 cheaper than the base variant of Tata Punch, priced at Rs. 5.75 Lakh. On the performance front, the Wagon R uses a 998cc engine producing 65.71bhp@5500rpm and the Punch a 1199cc engine producing 87bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Wagon R and Punch, the Wagon R is the better pick for affordability, while the Punch stands out for performance.

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Wagon R vs Punch Comparison Summary

Specification Maruti Suzuki Wagon RTata Punch
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 4.99 LakhRs. 5.75 Lakh
Mileage 24.35 kmplNot Available
Engine 998 cc1199 cc
Max power 65.71bhp@5500rpm87bhp@6000rpm

Wagon R vs Punch Key Highlights

Basic Info Maruti Suzuki Wagon R LXITata Punch SmartMaruti Suzuki Baleno Sigma
Rating
295 reviews
94 reviews
67 reviews
Brand Name Maruti Suzuki Tata Maruti Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 4.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 5.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 6.10 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 998 cc 1199 cc 1197 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 65.71bhp@5500rpm 87bhp@6000rpm 82bhp@5700rpm
No Of Cylinders 3 3 3
Transmission Manual Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 5-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD FWD
Colors
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Colors
Tata Punch Colors
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 24.35 Kmpl Not Available 23.8 Kmpl
Tyre Size 155/80 R13 185/70 R15 185/65 R15
Boot Space 341 Liters 366 Liters 318 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No No
Cruise Control Not Available No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 9,651 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,123 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 11,798 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 24,891 Wagon R Insurance Rs. 33,323 Punch Insurance Rs. 34,572 Baleno Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Yes
Displacement
998 cc
1199 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
K10C
1.2 l Revotron
1.2L Z12E
Engine Displacement
998 cc
1199 cc
1197 cc
Max Power
65.71bhp@5500rpm
87bhp@6000rpm
82bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque
89Nm@3500rpm
115Nm@3250rpm
112.4Nm@4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
3
3
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
5-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Not Available
Kerb Weight
810 Kg
Not Available
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
No
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
ECO | CITY
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
32 Liters
37 Liters
37 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
24.35 Kmpl
Not Available
23.8 Kmpl

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Steel with Cover
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
Not Available
4.85 m
Tyre Size
155/80 R13
185/70 R15
185/65 R15
Wheel Size
13
15
15
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
4
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Integrated
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Semi
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
341
Not Available
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
5
5
Not Available
Boot Space
341 Liters
366 Liters
318 Liters

Alloy Wheels
No
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Yes
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Manual
Manual
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
Not Available
No
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
No
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
No
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
No
Yes
Antenna
Roof Antenna
Pole Type
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
3655*1620*1675 mm3
3876*1742*1615 mm3
3990*1745*1530 mm3
Wheelbase
2435 mm
2445 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
193 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5
Not Available

USB Charger
Not Available
No
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
No
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
No
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
No
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
2
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
No
No
Adjustable Steering
No
Height only
Height only
Android Auto
No
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
No
USB Ports
No
No
No
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front
Front Only
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
No
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
No
No
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
No
Not Available
Not Available
Auxillary Input
No
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
No
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
No
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
0 inch
0 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
No
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
No
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
No
No
Touchscreen
No
No
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Not Available
Tachometer
No
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Not Available
Voice Commands
Not Available
Not Available
No
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
No
Touch-screen Display
No
No
No
Speakers Front
No
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers Rear
No
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
No
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
No
No
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Not Available
Hill Assist
No
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Device
No
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Not Available
No
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
1 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Not Available
No
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
No
Day Night IRVM
No
No
Yes
Keyless Entry
No
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Not Available
No
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
No
No
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
No
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
No
Puc Expiry
Not Available
No
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
No
Crash Notification
Not Available
No
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No
Not Available

grossWeight
1340 kg
Not Available
1410 kg

Warranty Time
2 years
Not Available
Not Available
Warranty Distance
40,000 kms
Not Available
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
  • Comfortable ingress and egress
  • Spacious cabin
  • Large boot
  • Basic safety kit on all variants
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
  • Weak cabin insulation
  • Fixed rear headrests
  • Zxi variant not fully loaded
  • 1 Star Safety Rating for Adult and 0 star for Child in GNCAP

Is Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Better Than Tata Punch?

50% users have chosen Maruti Suzuki Wagon R over Tata Punch in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 806 users have also rated Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 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 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Tata Punch is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance 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 Wagon R
Mileage 4.2 4.5
Performance 4.1 4.6
Comfort 4.0 4.5
Maintenance 4.3 4.5
Safety 3.0 4.9
Features 3.5 2.2
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car better Breeza are Punch
  • Both are excellent choices in their segment. The Maruti Brezza is known for its refined engine, good mileage, reliability, and comfortable highway performance, while the Tata Punch stands out with its strong build quality, high ground clearance, and compact city-friendly design. We would recommend taking a test drive of both cars to compare comfort, visibility, and driving feel as per your needs. You can find the nearest dealerships by clicking on the link: https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers
Q. Punch or fronx better
  • The Maruti Fronx offers a sporty design, modern features, better mileage, and the option of a turbo petrol engine, making it suitable for highway and city use. On the other hand, the Tata Punch is known for its 5-star Global NCAP safety rating, rugged build, high ground clearance, and affordability. While Fronx feels more premium, the Punch delivers better value and safety for city-focused buyers. You can click on the given link for exploring both the cars: https://www.cardekho.com/compare/maruti-fronx-and-tata-punch.htm
Q. Punch is better than brezza or not
  • The Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2L petrol engine (87 PS/115 Nm) and is well-regarded for its 5-star Global NCAP safety rating, compact size, and ease of driving in the city, along with features like a touchscreen infotainment system and multiple drive modes. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza, with its 1.5L petrol engine (101 PS/137 Nm), offers more power, a spacious cabin, and premium features such as a larger infotainment display, wireless connectivity, and advanced safety options. Choosing between them depends on your priorities—if you want an affordable, safe, and city-friendly SUV, the Punch is a great pick, while the Brezza suits those seeking a more powerful, spacious, and feature-loaded SUV.
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Wagon R Vs Punch Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno FAQs

Which car is best between Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Punch?
As per the users experiences Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Tata Punch is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Punch?
The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is cheaper than Tata Punch by ₹76,090.
Which car offers better performance Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Punch?
For the LXI version, 998 cc Petrol engine of Wagon R produces 65.71bhp@5500rpm of power and 89Nm@3500rpm of torque. Whereas for the Smart version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Punch produces 87bhp@6000rpm of power and 115Nm@3250rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R has better performance.

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