Nissan Magnite vs Tata Punch: which should you buy?
The Nissan Magnite and the Tata Punch cost much the same to get into, at ₹5.68L and ₹5.69L ex-showroom Delhi.
They run together up to ₹10.67L, where the Punch tops out. Past that only the Magnite has anything left to sell you, up to ₹10.99L.
Fuel is a real difference here: the Magnite comes in petrol, the Punch in petrol and CNG.
Same money, which car?
Take ₹10.67L to both showrooms and you come out with the Magnite Tekna at ₹10.65L or the Punch Accomplished Plus S at ₹10.67L.
Our take
The real reason to pay ₹0.02L more for the Punch Accomplished Plus S: single-pane sunroof. The useful extras on top: touchscreen (10.25" against 8") and connected car tech. The rest of the additions are minor trim. At that price, we would stretch.
- The Magnite Tekna is the strongest of the two at 100 PS
- Also on the Punch Accomplished Plus S: wired CarPlay / Android Auto, wireless phone charger and leatherette upholstery, and some minor trim beyond that
- Going to the Punch Accomplished Plus S, you give up tyre pressure monitor, headlamps (Bi-LED projector against LED projector) and speakers (6 against 4), which the Magnite Tekna keeps
- Choose the Nissan Magnite Tekna if
- You would rather keep the ₹0.02L than pay for kit you will not miss
- Choose the Tata Punch Accomplished Plus S if
- You will do long stints in this car and want the daily comforts
Magnite vs Punch, on paper
| Nissan Magnite | Tata Punch | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom Delhi) | ₹5.68L to ₹10.99L | ₹5.69L to ₹10.67L |
| Variants | 18 | 26 |
| Body type | Subcompact SUV | Micro SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuels | Petrol | Petrol, CNG |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹6.27L | ₹7.66L |
| Boot | 336 litres | 366 litres |
| Length | 3,994 mm | 3,876 mm |
| Width | 1,758 mm | 1,742 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,445 mm |
| Ground clearance | 205 mm | 193 mm |
| Fuel tank | 40 litres | 37 litres |
| Turning radius | 5 m | - |
| Warranty | 3 years or 1,00,000 km | - |
Whichever you pick, the variant is where the money goes
Magnite vs Punch: the questions people ask
- Is the Nissan Magnite or the Tata Punch cheaper?
- Neither, to speak of. The Magnite starts at ₹5.68L and the Punch at ₹5.69L ex-showroom Delhi, which is close enough that the variant you pick matters more than the badge.
- Nissan Magnite vs Tata Punch: which gives you more for the same money?
- At ₹10.67L it is the Magnite Tekna against the Punch Accomplished Plus S. The real reason to pay ₹0.02L more for the Punch Accomplished Plus S: single-pane sunroof. The useful extras on top: touchscreen (10.25" against 8") and connected car tech. The rest of the additions are minor trim. At that price, we would stretch.
- Which is cheaper as an automatic, the Nissan Magnite or the Tata Punch?
- The Magnite: its cheapest automatic is ₹6.27L against ₹7.66L for the Punch, ex-showroom Delhi. A gearbox is usually the biggest single step on either ladder, so check what else that trim brings before you read it as the price of the automatic alone.
Prices are ex-showroom Delhi and change without notice. Specifications are compiled from public sources; always confirm with a dealer before buying.