Tata Punch Turbo vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx Turbo: Engine, Specs and Features Comparison

Tata Motors has recently launched the new Tata Punch facelift micro-SUV in the Indian market. The Tata Punch gets its first major facelift since its launch in 2021 and it brings a refreshed exterior, refreshed interior, additional features and a new engine option. Interested customers can book the new Punch online or by visiting their nearest Tata Motors dealership. In this article, let’s compare the new Tata Punch Turbo with the Maruti Suzuki Swift Turbo.

Tata Punch Turbo vs Maruti Fronx Turbo: Powertrain The 2026 Punch is now offered with a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 120 PS of power and 170 Nm of torque, paired only with a 6-speed manual. The second engine option is a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 88 PS and 115 Nm of torque. In CNG guise, the same engine produces 73 PS and 103 Nm of torque and is offered only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Talking about the Frontex Turbo, it is powered by a 1.0-litre Boosterjet turbocharged petrol motor with 100 bhp of power and 143 Nm of torque, gearbox options include 5MT or an optional 6-speed torque converter AT. The second engine is a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine that produces 90 bhp of power and 113 Nm of torque, gearbox options include a 5-speed manual transmission and an optional 5-speed AMT.

Tata Punch Turbo vs Maruti Fronx Turbo: DimensionsComparing the dimensions further, the Punch facelift measures 3876 mm in length, 1742 mm in width, 1615 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2445 mm. Ground clearance is rated at 193 mm, it has 16-inch alloy wheels and has a boot space of 366 liters (210 for CNG). The Front has a length of 3995 mm, width of 1765 mm, height of 1550 mm and a wheelbase of 2520 mm. Ground clearance is rated at 190 mm, it has 16-inch alloy wheels and has a boot space of 308 liters (210 for CNG). Tata Punch Turbo vs Maruti Fronx Turbo: Features, Safety Moving inside the front, it has a burgundy and black theme for the interior. Talking about the features, it has automatic LED headlamps with DRL, 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected car technology, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, ArcGIS-tuned sound system, cruise control, height-adjustable driver’s seat, automatic AC, rear AC vents, auto-dimming IRVM, wireless charging, HUD display, 360-degree camera, 6 airbags, You get ABS with EBD and ESP with hill-hold. Help.

In terms of features, the Punch gets a free-standing 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a two-spoke steering wheel with illuminated elements. Below this are touch-based air conditioning controls with toggles to adjust fan speed and temperature. Other features include digital instrument cluster, single-pane sunroof, automatic climate control, premium sound system, cruise control, push-button start/stop and more. On the safety front, the 2026 Tata Punch gets six airbags, ESC, ABS, TPMS, a 360-degree camera, reverse parking sensors and more.Tata Punch Turbo vs Maruti Fronx Turbo: Variants, price The new Punch will be offered in a total of eight variants – Smart, Pure, Pure Plus, Pure Plus S, Adventure, Adventure S, Accomplished and Accomplished Plus S. Customers can opt for a single pane sunroof on the Pure+ and Adventure variants, which costs an additional Rs 35,000. Prices for the updated Punch start at Rs 5.59 lakh, marking a marginal increase of Rs 10,000 compared to its original 2021 entry price of Rs 5.49 lakh. Even the fully loaded NA petrol variant is now priced lower than before, while the newly added turbo-petrol option costs just Rs 40,000 more and offers additional features.The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is offered in five trims: Sigma, Delta, Delta Plus, Zeta and Alpha, with prices ranging from Rs 6.85 lakh to Rs 11.98 lakh (ex-showroom).