Maruti launched Fronx recently and a specs, price and mileage comparison with Tata Punch is warranted.
Here is a Maruti Fronx vs Tata Punch comparison in terms of specs, price and mileage. Fronx is a crossover SUV that is based on the HEARTECT platform that also underpins the Baleno premium hatchback. However, Maruti plans to cater to the young and adventure-seeking audience as it offers high tensile and ultra-high tensile steel for a strong body structure for mild off-roading situations. On the other hand, Punch is a micro SUV that Tata Motors launched to offer the feel of an SUV to a wider audience at an affordable price point. Let us see how well they stack up against each other.
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Maruti Fronx vs Tata Punch Specs Comparison
Maruti Fronx comes with two powertrain options – a 1.2-litre K-Series Dual Jet VVT petrol and a 1.0-litre Booster Jet turbo petrol engine. The former outputs 90 PS / 113 Nm while the latter is good for 100 PS / 147.6 Nm of peak power and torque. There are options of choosing from a 5-speed manual, a 5-speed AMT and a 6-speed automatic gearbox. However, considering the price of these two, the 1.2-litre version is best suited for this comparison.
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On the other hand, Tata Punch has a Tiago-sourced 1.2-litre petrol engine that makes 86 PS and 115 Nm of peak power and torque. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual or an AMT automatic transmission. There is also a CNG variant that is about to be launched in our market to make it more attractive for buyers.
| Specs Comparison | Maruti Fronx | Tata Punch |
| Engine | 1.2-litre petrol / 1.0-litre turbo petrol | 1.2-litre petrol |
| Power | 90 PS / 100 PS | 86 PS |
| Torque | 113 Nm / 147.6 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Transmission Options | 5 MT / 5 AMT / 6 AT | 5 MT / 5 AMT |
| Boot Capacity | 308 litres | 366 litres |
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Mileage Comparison
In terms of mileage, it is always hard to beat Maruti Suzuki products. With Fronx, there is a claimed fuel economy of 22.89 km/l (AMT), 21.79 km/l (MT) with the 1.2-litre trim and 21.50 km/l (MT) and 20.01 km/l (AT) with the 1.0-litre trim. Contrastingly, the Punch offers 20.09 km/l with manual and 18.8 km/l with the AMT gearbox. Fronx has a clear edge here.
| Mileage Comparison | Tata Punch | Maruti Fronx (1.2) | Maruti Fronx (1.0) |
| Manual Transmission | 20.09 | 21.7 | 21.50 |
| Automatic Transmission | 18.8 | 22.89 | 20.01 |
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Price Comparison
The newly launched Maruti Fronx ranges from Rs 7.46 lakh to Rs 9.27 lakh, ex-showroom for the 1.2-litre variants and Rs 9.72 lakh to Rs 13.13 lakh, ex-showroom for the 1.0-litre turbo petrol trims. On the other hand, the Punch ranges from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 9.47 lakh, ex-showroom. The prices are quite comparable.
| Price Comparison | Maruti Fronx 1.2 | Maruti Fronx 1.0 | Tata Punch |
| Base Model | Rs 7.46 lakh | Rs 9.72 lakh | Rs 6 lakh |
| Top Model | Rs 9.27 lakh | Rs 13.13 lakh | Rs 9.47 lakh |
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For this comparison, it makes sense just to consider the 1.2-litre versions of the Fronx. However, in this lineup, the top trim is Delta which is a mid-level trim when considering the entire Fronx portfolio. But the higher Zeta and Alpha variants are only available with the 1.0-litre version. Hence, you would not get all the features in the highest trim of the Fronx 1.2. But the top trim of Punch comes feature-loaded.
