5 Things The Tata Punch CNG Does Better Than Hyundai Exter CNG
- by Aniruthan Srithar
- Aug 8, 2023
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The Punch CNG might match the Exter’s features, but it does a few things better in other regards
The Tata Punch is the latest CNG offering to come from the house of the Indian marque. And it has its eyes set on the recently launched Hyundai Exter CNG. So there’s no doubt that competition will be fierce between the two. But if you had your eyes set on the Tata Punch CNG, then this report is for you, as we note 5 things it does better than the Hyundai Exter CNG.
More Variant Choices
Tata Motors offers the Punch CNG in a total of five variants as opposed to the Exter’s two. As a result, you have more choices for different budget and feature needs. Also, this brings us to the next crucial point.
A Lower Starting Price
Considering that Tata is offering the Punch’s CNG powertrain in lower-end variants, it has a lower starting price, making it more accessible. In fact, the Punch has three variants that undercut the Hyundai Exter’s starting price.
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Hyundai Exter CNG |
Tata Punch CNG |
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Pure - Rs 7.10 lakh |
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Adventure - Rs 7.85 lakh |
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Adventure Rhythm - Rs 8.2 lakh |
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S - Rs 8.24 lakh |
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Accomplished - Rs 8.85 lakh |
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SX - Rs 8.97 lakh |
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Accomplished Dazzle - Rs 9.68 lakh |
Twin-Cylinder Tech
Probably, the biggest USP of the Tata Punch is its twin-cylinder technology. In place of one large cylinder, Tata has plonked in two small cylinders; and as a result, it opens up boot space. And the Punch CNG has enough volume in its trunk to gobble up luggage for a weekend.
More Power - On Paper
Both models get a 1.2-litre engine, teamed with a 5-speed manual transmission. However, the Punch’s three-cylinder unit is a tad bit more powerful than the Hyundai Exter, on paper. How that translates into the real-world is something we can reveal once we have done a comparison.
Regardless, here’s a quick on-paper engine comparison of both models:
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Hyundai Exter CNG |
Tata Punch CNG |
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Engine |
1.2-litre, 4-cylinder |
1.2-litre, 3-cylinder |
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Power (PS) |
69PS |
73.5PS |
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Torque (Nm) |
95.2Nm |
103Nm |
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Transmission |
5-speed MT |
5-speed MT |
Better Safety Rating
The Hyundai Exter has the better safety suite on board: six airbags, electronic stability control and hill start assist. But the Punch, despite having fewer airbags, has scored an incredible 5-star rating in the Global NCAP safety test. Can the Exter match that rating? Time can only answer that when Hyundai decides to get the Exter tested.
These are the 5 things the Tata Punch CNG does better than the Hyundai Exter. However, it isn’t all rosy with the Punch, as the Exter one-ups the Tata in more than a few regards too. So if you want to know the things Exter beats the Punch in, head to this report.