2024 Tata Nexon CNG Vs Punch CNG: Specifications Compared

  • Published October 17, 2024
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While the Punch CNG does all your basics right, let’s find out what extra does the Nexon CNG offer for the additional price

Tata recently launched a CNG powertrain for the popular Nexon subcompact SUV, and has offered it across a wide spectrum of variants. The Punch CNG, on the other hand, is essentially from a segment below making it a more affordable option. So, in this article, we have listed down the specifications of both the CNG SUVs, for you to conclude if it's worth paying the extra money for the larger Nexon, or if the Punch CNG would suffice your needs:

Tata Nexon CNG Vs Punch CNG: Price

Car 

Tata Nexon CNG

Tata Punch CNG 

Price (ex-showroom)

Rs 8.99 lakh to Rs 14.59 lakh 

Rs 7.23 to Rs 10.05 lakh 

As seen in the table above, the Nexon CNG is over Rs 1.5 lakh more expensive for the base-spec variant and Rs 4.69 lakh more expensive if you compare the top-spec variants. The Punch CNG is also available in a special Camo edition for an additional Rs 15,000. 

Tata Punch

Let’s take a look at what all you get additionally with the Nexon CNG: 

Tata Nexon CNG vs Punch CNG: Dimensions

Dimensions 

Tata Nexon CNG 

Tata Punch CNG

Length 

3995 mm

3827 mm

Width

1804 mm

1742 mm 

Height 

1620 mm

1615 mm 

Wheelbase

2498 mm

2445 mm 

Boot space

321 litres

210 litres 

The Nexon has the greater dimensions out of the two in all aspects! Both cars are offered with a dual-cylinder kit which helps in freeing up space in the boot, but it is the Nexon which gets a significantly larger boot. The longer wheelbase of the Nexon reflects inside the cabin as well where it is the more spacious SUV.

Tata Nexon CNG

Tata Nexon CNG vs Punch CNG: Features

Features 

Tata Nexon CNG Fearless + PS 

Tata Punch CNG 

Headlights 

LED headlamps With DRLs

Projector Headlamps with LED DRLs

Automatic headlamps

Yes

Yes

Wheels

16-inch alloy wheels

16-inch alloy wheels

Infotainment System 

10.25-inch infotainment system 

10.25-inch infotainment system 

Instrument Cluster

10.25-inch digital driver display

Semi-digital instrument cluster

Android Auto And Apple CarPlay

Yes, wireless

Yes, wireless

Steering mounted audio controls 

Yes

Yes 

Cruise Control

Yes

Yes

Push button start-stop

Yes

Yes

Keyless entry

Yes

No

Sunroof 

Yes, Panoramic

Yes, Single-pane sunroof

Automatic Climate Control 

Yes

Yes

Rear AC Vents

Yes

Yes

Air Purifier

Yes

No

Wireless Phone Charging 

Yes

No

Ventilated Front Seats

Yes

No

Speakers

8 speakers

6 speakers

Connected Car Tech

Yes

No

Parking Camera

Yes, 360-degree

Yes, reverse parking camera

Airbags

6

2

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Yes

No

Rear Defogger

Yes

Yes

Rain-sensing Wipers

Yes

Yes

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Yes

Yes

Looking at the Nexon CNG’s long list of features in addition to that of the Punch, the premium you pay for the former starts making sense. The Nexon is offered with not just the essential features, but with many niceties as well.

Tata Nexon cng sunroof

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The Punch’s list of equipment feels very basic in comparison, but still gets a decently-equipped cabin which will take care of your needs and requirements. However, it is high time Tata updated the Punch with 6 airbags.

Tata Nexon cng driver display

Tata Nexon CNG vs Punch CNG: Powertrain

 

Tata Nexon CNG

Tata Punch CNG

Engine

1.2-litre turbo-petrol CNG

1.2-litre, naturally aspirated-cylinder petrol CNG 

Power 

100 PS

73.5 PS

Torque

170 Nm

103 Nm

Transmission 

6-speed manual

5-speed manual

As seen in the table above, the Nexon CNG comes with a rather powerful turbo-petrol engine which helps to generate much more power and torque. The Nexon also gets an extra gear with its manual transmission which means it will feel more refined at higher speeds. 

 tata nexon cng gearbox

With the extra features, large size and more potent powertrain on offer, we think that the Nexon CNG is worth the premium. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below. 

Rivals 

While both are CNG SUVs from the same stable, they are positioned in different segments. The Punch CNG can be an alternative to the Maruti Swift CNG, Hyundai Exter CNG and Hyundai Grand i10 CNG, while the Nexon CNG competes with the likes of Maruti Brezza CNG and the larger Maruti Grand Vitara CNG.

Tata Nexon CNG

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