The Tata Punch and the Tata Nexon are TATA's two most popular compact SUVs, and both carry a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating. They overlap in price at the top of the Punch range and the start of the Nexon range, so here is how they differ.
At a glance
| Tata Punch | Tata Nexon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom from | ₹5.74 lakh | ₹7.39 lakh |
| Fuel options | Petrol, CNG | Petrol, diesel, CNG |
| Turbo-petrol | 1.2L, 120 PS, 170 Nm, 6-speed | 1.2L Revotron, 120 PS |
| Other engines | 1.2L Revotron petrol, iCNG | 1.5L Revotorq diesel (115 PS), iCNG |
| Automatic | 5-speed AMT | AMT, or a 7-speed DCA with paddle shifters |
| Boot space | 366 L | 382 L |
| Safety rating | 5-Star Global NCAP | 5-Star Global NCAP |
| Airbags | 6, standard | 6 |
Choose the Punch if
- You want the lowest price of entry into a TATA SUV: the Punch starts ₹1.65 lakh below the Nexon (ex-showroom).
- Your driving is mostly in the city, where its smaller size is easier to park.
- You want a CNG option or a 120 PS turbo-petrol in a compact package, with six airbags as standard.
Choose the Nexon if
- You want a diesel: the 1.5L Revotorq is offered only in the Nexon of the two.
- You want a twin-clutch automatic: the Nexon offers a 7-speed DCA with paddle shifters.
- You want driver assistance: the Nexon now offers ADAS, including autonomous emergency braking and lane keep assist, on the Fearless+ PS DCA petrol variant.
- You carry more luggage: the boot is 382 L against the Punch's 366 L.
Prefer electric?
Both are also sold as electric cars: the Punch.ev and the Nexon.ev.
Drive both before you decide
You can test drive the Punch and the Nexon at any OSL Future showroom in Kolkata, North 24 Parganas and Hooghly. Book a test drive, compare them side by side, or estimate your EMI. For the on-road price in your area, ask on the Punch or Nexon page.
Prices are ex-showroom starting prices as published on tata.cars, checked 2 November 2026, and are subject to change. Features vary by variant.
Source: tata.cars