Mahindra Thar vs Tata Punch vs Citroen Basalt Coupe

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Thar
Mahindra Thar AXT 2WD Hard Top

₹9.99 lakh*

*Ex-showroom price

  • 119PS
  • 300Nm
  • 15.20kmpl
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Punch
Tata Punch Smart

₹5.65 lakh*

*Ex-showroom price

  • 88PS
  • 115Nm
  • 20.09kmpl
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Basalt Coupe
Citroen Basalt Coupe Max Dual Tone

₹13.96 lakh*

*Ex-showroom price

  • 110PS
  • 205Nm
  • 18.70kmpl
Overview Mahindra Thar AXT 2WD Hard Top Tata Punch Smart Citroen Basalt Coupe Max Dual Tone
SegmentB2-segmentB2-segmentC1-segment
Body TypeSUVSUVSUV
Seating Capacity455
Fuel TypeDieselPetrolPetrol
Engine TypeTurboNaturally AspiratedTurbo
Engine & Transmission Mahindra Thar AXT 2WD Hard Top Tata Punch Smart Citroen Basalt Coupe Max Dual Tone
Engine Displacement1.5L1.2L1.2L
Cylinders433
Cubic Capacity1497cc1199cc1199cc
Max Power119PS @ 3500rpm88PS @ 6000rpm110PS @ 5500rpm
Power:Weight68.00PS/t87.80PS/t88.71PS/t
Max Torque300Nm @ 1750 - 2500rpm115Nm @ 3250rpm205Nm @ 1750 - 2500rpm
Torque:Weight171.43Nm/t115.00Nm/t165.32Nm/t
Kerb Weight1750kg1000kg1240kg
Transmission6-speed MT5-speed MT6-speed TC
Fuel Efficiency15.20kmpl20.09kmpl18.70kmpl
Dimensions & Capacity Mahindra Thar AXT 2WD Hard Top Tata Punch Smart Citroen Basalt Coupe Max Dual Tone
Length (mm)398538764352
Width (mm)185517421765
Height (mm)184416151593
Wheelbase (mm)245024452651
Boot Space (litre)-366470
Ground Clearance (mm)226193180
Fuel Tank Capacity (litre)573745
Ownership & Support Details Mahindra Thar AXT 2WD Hard Top Tata Punch Smart Citroen Basalt Coupe Max Dual Tone
Periodic Maintenance-₹40,532
(5 years/75,000km)
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Safety Rating-5-Star G-NCAP (Feb. '26)4-Star B-NCAP (Oct. '24)
Standard Warranty-3 years/₹1,00,000km3 years/₹1,00,000km
Service NetworkNationwideNationwideLimited
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Which is the best car to buy - Mahindra Thar, Tata Punch or Citroen Basalt Coupe? V3Cars compare car tool helps you compare variants of Mahindra Thar vs Tata Punch vs Citroen Basalt Coupe on the basis of price, dimensions, engine specs, mileage & features. Thar, Punch and Basalt Coupe are SUVs. Mahindra Thar AXT 2WD Hard Top is priced at ₹9.99 lakh* (ex-showroom). It has a 1.5L Turbo Diesel engine that makes 119PS of power at 3500rpm and 300Nm of torque between 1750 and 2500rpm. Tata Punch Smart is priced at ₹5.65 lakh* (ex-showroom). It has a 1.2L Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine that makes 88PS of power at 6000rpm and 115Nm of torque at 3250rpm. Citroen Basalt Coupe Max Dual Tone is priced at ₹13.96 lakh* (ex-showroom). It has a 1.2L Turbo Petrol engine that makes 110PS of power at 5500rpm and 205Nm of torque between 1750 and 2500rpm.

The Mahindra Thar AXT 2WD Hard Top is 3985mm long, 1855mm wide, and 1844mm tall. It has a boot space of - litres and fuel tank capacity of 57 litres. The Tata Punch Smart is 3876mm long, 1742mm wide, and 1615mm tall. It has a boot space of 366 litres and fuel tank capacity of 37 litres. Whereas, the Citroen Basalt Coupe Max Dual Tone is 4352mm long, 1765mm wide, and 1593mm tall. It has a boot space of 470 litres and fuel tank capacity of 45 litres. Thar has a wheelbase of 2450mm, Punch has 2445mm and Basalt Coupe rides on 2651mm.

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