Hyundai Exter SX(O) vs Tata Punch Creative | Which One To Buy?

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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.

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.

*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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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