Mahindra Thar vs Tata Punch Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar and Tata Punch comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹10.32 Lakh, Tata Punch Smart Petrol 5 Speed Manual is priced at ₹5.70 Lakh.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution engine, Tata Punch Smart Petrol 5 Speed Manual comes with 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC engine.

Mahindra Thar vs Tata Punch Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Tata Punch
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	87 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Mahindra Thar

₹ 10.32 Lakh

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Tata Punch

₹ 5.70 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

10.32 Lakh

5.70 Lakh

EMI

₹19,056

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹10,525

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

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4.9

NCAP Rating

Colors

Mahindra Thar Colours

Tata Punch Colours

Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres

37 litres

Doors

3 Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

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366 litres

Seating Capacity

4 Person

5 Person

Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

14.3 seconds

14.07 seconds

AC Fast Charging

—

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Alternate Fuel

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Mileage (ARAI)

15.2 kmpl

18.8 kmpl

City Mileage

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12.85 kmpl

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

115 Nm @ 3250 Rpm

Engine

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point Fuel Distribution

1199 Cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC

Max Motor Performance

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

14.3 seconds

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Battery

—

Engine Type

D117 CRDe

1.2 Revotron

Top Speed

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155 kmph

Highway Mileage

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16.45 kmpl

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

4WD

FWD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Electric Motor Assist

—

AC Regular Charging

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

87 Bhp @ 6000 Rpm

Range

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Driving Range

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743 km

Others

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Idle Start/Stop

Electric Motor

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

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DC Fast Charging

—

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Manual - 5 Gears

E20 Compatibility

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Direct Start in CNG

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Idle Start/Stop

—

Kerb Weight

—

Height

1850 mm

1615 mm

Width

1820 mm

1742 mm

Ground Clearance

226 mm

193 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Wheelbase

2450 mm

2445 mm

Length

3985 mm

3876 mm

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Power-assisted (Electric) Steering With 2 Spokes

Front Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Independent, Lower Wishbone Mcpherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Drum Brakes

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

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Front Tyres

245 / 75 R16

185 / 70 R15

Minimum Turning Radius

—

Rear Suspension

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Semi-independent Twist Beam With Coil Spring And Shock Absorber

Front Brake Type

Disc

Disc Brakes

Four Wheel Steering

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Rear Tyres

245 / 75 R16

185 / 70 R15

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame

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Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

—

Puncture Repair Kit

—

Antenna

Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Rub-strips

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

—

Spoiler

—

Roof Rails

—

Grille Design

—

Bold Black Grill

Central Locking

Remote

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Third Row Seat Type

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Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Full

Seat Upholstery

Vinyl

Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Interior Colours

Black

Black / White

Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Rear Seat

50:50

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

—

Ventilated Seats

—

Ventilated Seat Type

—

Rear Armrest

—

Wrappings

—

Rear Parcel Tray

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

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Lane Departure Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Global NCAP)

5 Star (Global NCAP)

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Puncture Repair Kit

—

Rear Middle Head Rest

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Dashcam

—

Blind Spot Detection

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

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Lane Departure Prevention

—

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

High-beam Assist

—

Seatbelts

—

Pretensioning With Load Limiter (Front)

Perimetric alarm system

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Rear Collision Assist

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CNG Leak Detection

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Collapsible Steering Column

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Brake Disc Wiping

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Thermal Incident Protection

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Dual Tone Horn

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Skid Plate

—

Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

Interior Door Handles

Black

Painted

One Touch Up

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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One Touch Down

Scuff Plates

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rear Wiper

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

—

Power Windows

Front Only

Front Only Power Windows

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Black Door Handles Finish, Pull Handles Type

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

—

ORVM Colour

Black

Power Windows Position

Front Only

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Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Internal

Electric Tailgate Release

Rain-sensing Wipers

—

Side Window Blinds

—

Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)

—

Manual Dimming

Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)

—

Black Finish, Turn Indicators On ORVMs

Anti-glare Mirrors

—

Manual - Internal Only

AUX Compatibility

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Touchscreen Size

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4 inch

USB Compatibility

Speakers

—

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Display

Digital Display

Infotainment Screen Size

—

Android Auto

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Steering-mounted controls

Voice Command

Head Unit Size

Not Available

2 Din

iPod Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Wireless Charger

—

Internal Hard Drive

—

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Average Speed

Tachometer

Analogue

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

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Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

2 Trips

Speedometer

Digital & Analog

—

Heads Up Display (HUD)

—

Instrument Cluster Screen

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4 Inch Digital Instrument Cluster With Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

—

Warranty (In Years)

3 Years

Battery Warranty (In Years)

—

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

100000 Km

Warranty (Years)

3 Years

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Warranty (Kilometres)

Unlimited Km

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Cup Holders

Front Only

Driver Armrest Storage

—

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

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Cooled Glovebox

—

Sunglass Holder

—

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

—

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Visual Display

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Manual (Front AC: Single Zone)

Heater

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

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Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Parking Sensors

Rear

Roof-Grab Handle Front

—

Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

Rear AC

—

Umbrella Storage in Door

—

Electronic Parking Brake

—

Headlight and Ignition On Reminder

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Air Purifier

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Roof-Grab Handles

—

Front & Rear (Foldable)

Drive Modes

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2 - City & Eco

Charging Ports

—

Acoustic Windshield

—

Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Halogen

Fog Lights

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cabin Lamps

Centre

Front

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

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Headlights

Halogen

LED

Reading Lamp

—

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Puddle Lamps

—

Glovebox Lamp

—

Ambient Interior Lighting

—

Light on Vanity Mirrors

—

Driver & Co-Driver

Connected LED

—

Stop Lamp

—

Illuminated Logo

—

Hill Descent Control

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

—

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Differential Lock

Electronic

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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Manual Shift - Lever

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Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brakes

Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)

Ride Height Adjustment

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mahindra Thar

✓Rugged, macho design with strong street and road presence.
✓Offers more usable features and improved everyday convenience.
✓Powerful and responsive turbo-petrol engine; refined performance.
✓Available with petrol and diesel options plus 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox.
✓Excellent off-road capability with shift-on-the-fly 4x4 and low range.
✓Advanced tech: brake-based differential locking, auto-locking rear differential, and off-road gauges.
✓Gets a large 10.25-inch touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and built-in navigation.
✓Better noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) control for a more refined drive.