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HomeComparisonHyundai Exter Sx O Vs Tata Punch Creative Which One To Buy

Published : 27 July 2023

Read Time : 5 min

Author: Jagdev Kalsi

We compare the closely priced variants of the Hyundai Exter and the Tata Punch to find out which one of the two cars you should buy based on value and total cost of ownership for the first 5 years or 50,000km. This article will help you pick one car between these as Team V3Cars give you a clear-cut answer after comparing their respective variants in detail.

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Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch

Note: If you prefer watching this comparison in Hindi instead of reading it in English, then you can play the following video:

Hyundai Exter Vs Tata Punch - Price Comparison

The ex-showroom price difference between the Exter SX(O) and Punch Creative is just Rs. 12,000, with the Exter SX Optional costing more than the Punch Creative. The on-road price difference for these cars in Delhi is around Rs. 14,000.

PRICE COMPARISON

   

Exter SX (O)

Difference

Punch Creative

 

Ex-showroom Price

Rs. 8,63,990

Rs. 12,090

Rs. 8,51,900

A

On-road Price (New Delhi)

Rs. 9,84,964

Rs. 13,684

Rs. 9,71,280

B

Resale Value

     

A - B

Depreciation Cost 

(On-road Cost - Resale Value)

     

Since the Exter recently went on sale, we can’t compare the resale value or depreciation cost of these cars in this article, and we are comparing them based on their on-road price only. Now, let's compare the running costs of these cars.

Exter SX(O) Vs Punch Creative - Running Cost

The official periodic maintenance charges for the Exter are not yet available. Considering the fact that it uses the same 1.2L engine as the Grand i10 Nios, its claimed maintenance cost for 5 years or 50,000 km, according to Hyundai, should be around Rs 17,000.

On the other hand, according to our internal data, the claimed maintenance cost for the Punch for 5 years or 50,000 km is around Rs 18,000 – so the maintenance cost of both cars should be similar.

5 Year / 50000 km COST OF OWNERSHIP

   

Exter SX (O)

Difference

Punch Creative

A

On-road Price (New Delhi)

Rs. 9,84,964

Rs. 13,684

Rs. 9,71,280

B

Periodic Maintenance

Rs. 17,404

Rs. 591

Rs. 17,995

C

Fuel Cost (Rs. 100/Litre)

Rs. 2,57,732

Rs. 8,852

Rs. 2,48,880

 

Total COO (A + B + C)

Rs. 12,60,100

Rs. 21,945

Rs. 12,38,155

*Estimated

The ARAI fuel efficiency figure of the Punch manual is higher compared to the Exter manual. Considering a petrol price at Rs. 100 per litre, and their ARAI mileage figures, after driving 50,000km, there will be around Rs. 9,000 difference in their fuel costs – with the Punch being the car that is more economical.

So, based on the on-road price, maintenance and fuel costs, after 5 years and 50,000 km, the Punch Creative will cost around Rs. 22,000 less than the Exter SX Optional. Now, let's see which car delivers better value in terms of road presence, performance and features.

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Also Read: 2023 Hyundai Exter Petrol, CNG Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

Hyundai Exter Petrol Vs Tata Punch Petrol - Dimensions Comparison

Both the Exter and the Punch are B1-segment cars and their length is around 3.8m. The Punch is longer and wider than the Exter, its ground clearance is 2mm better and wheel size is 1-inch larger. The Exter, on the other hand, is taller, has a longer wheelbase and 25-litre larger boot space.

DIMENSION COMPARISON

 

Exter

Difference

Punch

Length

3815mm

12mm

3827mm

Width

1710mm

32mm

1742mm

Height

1631mm

16mm

1615mm

Wheelbase

2450mm

5mm

2445mm

Ground Clearance

185mm

2mm

187mm

Boot Space

391L

25L

366L

Fuel Tank

37L

-

37L

Tyre Size (Top)

175/65 R15

R1

195/60 R16

According to V3Cars car size comparison tool, the Punch primarily has the advantage of larger wheels and being wider while the Exter has the benefit of better boot space and taller body. Considering all the factors, the perceived value of the Punch size is marginally higher. Now, let's compare their engine specs.

VALUE ANALYSIS

 

Exter SX (O)

Difference

Punch Creative

Size

Rs. 0

Rs. 3,650

Rs. 3,650

Performance

     

Features

     

Total Value

     

Exter Vs Punch - Engine Spec Comparison

Both the Exter and the Punch come with a 1.2-litre normal petrol engine, but the Exter's engine is a 4-cylinder unit, whereas the Punch has a 3-cylinder engine. The Punch's engine produces slightly more power than the Exter's engine. Both cars come with a 5-speed manual transmission.

HYUNDAI EXTER VS TATA PUNCH

ENGINE SPEC COMPARISON

 

Exter

Difference

Punch

Engine

1.2L

-

1.2L

Cylinder

4

1

3

Displacement

1197cc

2cc

1199cc

Power

83PS @ 6000rpm

5PS

88PS @ 6000rpm

Torque

114Nm @ 4000rpm

1Nm

115Nm @ 3250rpm

Manual

5MT

-

5MT

Manual FE

19.4kmpl

0.69kmpl

20.09kmpl

Automatic

5AMT

-

5AMT

Auto FE

19.2kmpl

0.40kmpl

18.80kmpl

Considering all these factors, according to V3Cars powertrain comparison tool, the perceived value of the Exter's powertrain is almost Rs. 7,000 higher than the Punch. Now, let's compare the features of these cars in the next section.

VALUE ANALYSIS

 

Exter SX (O)

Difference

Punch Creative

Size

Rs. 0

Rs. 3,650

Rs. 3,650

Performance

Rs. 6,750

Rs. 6,750

Rs. 0

Features

     

Total Value

     

Exter SX (O) Vs Punch Creative - Features Comparison

Both these cars come with style-related features such as:

  • Connected roof rails
  • Alloy wheels
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Furthermore, both the cars will get a touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity and steering-mounted controls.

Following are the common style and infotainment features of the Exter SX (O) and Punch Creative:

HYUNDAI EXTER SX (O) vs TATA PUNCH CREATIVE

COMMON FEATURES

Infotainment

Style

Touchscreen

Body-coloured Bumpers

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Body-coloured outside

4x speakers

Body-coloured outside door handles

Bluetooth

Roof rails

Steering-mounted controls

Turn indicator on outside mirrors

Digital instrument cluster

Alloy wheels

Multi information display (MID)

Leather wrap steering

In addition to standard safety features, the Exter SX Optional and Punch Creative also have common safety features such as:

  • Auto door lock/unlock
  • Rear wiper
  • Rear defogger
  • Rear camera
  • Electronic stability control
  • Projector headlamps
  • LED DRLs

As far as functional features are concerned, both cars have common features such as:

  • Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
  • Power mirrors with power folding
  • Cruise control
  • Auto headlamps
  • Auto AC
  • Front & rear power windows
  • Tilt steering
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Cooled glovebox

Following are the common safety and functional features of the Exter SX (O) and Punch Creative:

HYUNDAI EXTER SX (O) vs TATA PUNCH CREATIVE

COMMON FEATURES

Safety

Functional

Impact-sensing auto door unlock

Keyless entry w/ push button start/stop

Speed-sensing auto door lock

Power mirrors with power folding

Rear defogger

Cruise control

Seat belt pretensioner - driver

Auto headlamps

ISOFIX

Follow-me-home headlamps

Day/night inside mirror

Auto AC

Rear camera

All power windows

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Tilt steering

Halogen projector headlamps

One-touch up-down driver window

LED DRLs

Adjustable rear headrests

LED tail lamps

Front USB charger

Rear wiper & washer

12V front power outlet

 

Height-adjustable driver seat

 

Front & rear door pockets 

 

Passenger vanity mirror

 

Cooled storage

 

Boot lamp

The Exter SX (O) comes with some features that are not present in the Punch Creative, such as:

  • 2x front side thorax airbags
  • 2x curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Rear AC vents
  • Wireless smartphone charger
  • Sunroof
  • Leather upholstery

HYUNDAI EXTER SX (O)

UNIQUE FEATURES OVER PUNCH CREATIVE

Safety

Functional

Style

2x front side thorax airbags

12V rear power outlet

15-inch wheels

2x curtain airbags

Rear AC vents

Shark fin antenna

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Seatback pockets

Sunroof

Seat belt pretensioner - passenger

Rear parcel tray

Leather seat upholstery

Anti-theft alarm

Wireless phone charger

Footwell lighting

The Punch Creative, on the other hand, comes with unique features such as:

  • Front fog lamps with cornering
  • Auto wipers
  • Multi-drive modes

TATA PUNCH CREATIVE

UNIQUE FEATURES OVER EXTER SX (O)

Safety & Style

Infotainment & Functional

Halogen fog lamps (Front)

2x tweeters

Auto wiper

Cornering lamps

Adjustable front headrests

Multi drive modes

Heat rejection glass

Luggage hook

Puddle lamp

Dual tone exterior

Umbrella holder

Rear armrest

Larger 16-inch wheels

   

Clearly, the Exter SX (O) is better equipped than the Punch Creative, and according to our internal data, the perceived value of the Exter's unique features is around Rs. 59,000 more than the Punch features.

VALUE ANALYSIS

 

Exter SX (O)

Difference

Punch Creative

Size

Rs. 0

Rs. 3,650

Rs. 3,650

Performance

Rs. 6,750

Rs. 6,750

Rs. 0

Features

Rs. 1,10,000

Rs. 58,500

Rs. 51,500

Total Value

Rs. 1,16,750

Rs. 61,600

Rs. 55,150

So based on size, performance and features, the Exter SX O delivers better value than the Punch Creative, with a perceived cost advantage of almost Rs. 62,000.

Hyundai Exter SX (O) Vs Tata Punch Creative - Verdict And Buying Recommendation

In this article, we compared the Exter SX (O) and Punch Creative, which have only a Rs. 14,000 difference in their on-road price. After driving each of these cars for 50,000km over a period of 5 years, we estimate that the cost of ownership of the Punch will be lower than the Exter, mainly because of its better fuel economy and lower purchase price.

VFM COMPARISON

 

Exter SX (O)

Difference

Punch Creative

Total Cost of Ownership

Rs. 12,60,100

Rs. 21,945

Rs. 12,38,155

Total Value

Rs. 1,16,750

Rs. 61,600

Rs. 55,150

Net Value For Money | Exter SX(O) : Rs. 39,655

Neither of these cars has a major advantage in terms of size or performance, but the Exter SX Optional is significantly more feature-rich compared to the Punch Creative, with its unique features offering a higher perceived value of around Rs. 59,000.

As a result, the Exter SX Optional offers around Rs. 40,000 better value overall compared to the Punch Creative. So clearly, if you are confused between these two cars and want to choose the one that offers better value for money, we would recommend the Exter.

It is worth noting that the Exter has not yet undergone crash testing, while the Punch received a 5-star rating from Global NCAP in 2021. The Exter comes with a standard warranty of 3 years/unlimited km, but the Punch comes with a standard warranty of 3 years/1 lakh km. Both Hyundai and Tata have nationwide service networks available.

HYUNDAI EXTER vs TATA PUNCH | QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

 

Exter

Punch

Safety

Not tested

5 stars GNCAP (Old process)

Standard Warranty

3 years / unlimited km

3 years / 1 lakh km

Service Network

Nationwide

Nationwide

Also Read: Tata Punch CNG Expected Price (Variant-Wise) With Logic

Global NCAP Ratings Explained - Vehicle Safety Ratings #SafetyBeyondStars

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Jagdev heads content for V3Cars. Apart from driving cars, he likes to keep an eye on the industry trends. He thinks he knows why Maruti Suzuki sells the most number of cars in India.

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