Head to head
Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Hyundai Exter is the cheapest of these to run at ₹3.44 per kilometre.

Hyundai Exter
Micro SUV
₹6.20 – ₹10.51 Lakh

Tata Punch
Micro SUV
₹6.13 – ₹10.20 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Hyundai Exter | Tata Punch |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹6.20 – ₹10.51 Lakh | ₹6.13 – ₹10.20 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Micro SUV | Micro SUV |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 27.1km/kg | 27.0km/kg |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 21.8km/kg | 21.6km/kg |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹3.44 | ₹3.48 |
| Fuel options | PetrolCNG | PetrolCNG |
| Engine | 1197 cc · 82 bhp | 1199 cc · 86 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, AMT | Manual, AMT |
| Tank / battery | 37 L | 37 L |
| Kerb weight | 1010 kg | 1080 kg |
| Boot space | 391 L | 366 L |
| Launched | 2023 | 2021 |
Variant-wise mileage
Hyundai Exter
| EX / S / SX MTPetrol · Manual | 19.4 ARAI | 15.0km/l |
| S / SX AMTPetrol · AMT | 19.2 ARAI | 14.8km/l |
| S / SX Hy-CNG DuoCNG · Manual | 27.1 ARAI | 21.8km/kg |
Tata Punch
| Pure / Adventure MTPetrol · Manual | 20.1 ARAI | 15.2km/l |
| Adventure / Accomplished AMTPetrol · AMT | 18.8 ARAI | 14.4km/l |
| iCNG Twin-CylinderCNG · Manual | 27.0 ARAI | 21.6km/kg |
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Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Hyundai Exter or the Tata Punch?
The Hyundai Exter is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 21.8 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 21.6 km/kg for the Punch.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Hyundai Exter costs about ₹3.44 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Hyundai Exter wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.