Comparing the Mahindra Thar and the Tata Punch side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra Thar is available at ₹999,000, while the Tata Punch is priced at ₹564,990. On the engine front, the Mahindra Thar comes with a 1997 cm3 unit compared to the Tata Punch's 1199 cc, producing 112kW @ 5000 r/min and 87.8 PS @ 6000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.2 kmpl for the Mahindra Thar versus 20 kmpl for the Tata Punch. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 12V heavy-duty automotive electrical architecture | 12V Lead-Acid Maintenance-Free starter unit |
| Displacement | 1997 cm3 | 1199 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD/ 4WD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.0 L mStallion Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | 1.2L Revotron |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 6‑speed (MT/AT) | 5-Speed Manual/AMT |
| Mileage | 15.2 kmpl | 20 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Power | 112kW @ 5000 r/min | 87.8 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| Starter | keyless engine ignition system | Electric |
| Torque | 320Nm @ 1500-3000 r/min | 115 Nm @ 3250 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Manual / Automatic (AMT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 257 l | 366 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1440 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 226 mm | 193 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1650 kg | 1000 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3850 mm, 1820 mm, 1855 mm | 3876, 1742, 1615 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2445 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering column with mechanical Tilt adjustment only; telescopic adjustment is omitted | Electric Power Steering with Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Manual day/night anti-glare internal rearview mirror adjustment toggle | Yes |
| Central Locking | Speed-sensing automatic central door-locking logic | Remote central locking with flip key or wearable smart key configurations |
| Climate Control | Heavy-duty manual air conditioning unit paired with newly introduced rear AC vents | Single-zone Fully Automatic Climate Control with 'Xpress Cool' function |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch colored digital driver's data hub paired with analog dials | 4-inch LCD digital driver display cluster up to a 7-inch semi-digital color TFT console on top tiers |
| Cruise Control | Steering wheel-mounted electronic speed cruise controls | Available standard on mid-to-high trims |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | No | — |
| Infotainment System | Upgraded floating 10.25-inch touchscreen supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay profiles | 7-inch or an upgraded premium 10.25-inch Touchscreen Infotainment system by Harman with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote central keyless locking fob | Passive smart key proximity sensor with Engine |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Power-adjustable exterior side mirrors standard on higher-spec configurations | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front doors only (switches mounted logically on the center console layout) | Front and Rear power windows with driver-side auto-down toggle switch |
| Push Start | No | Start/Stop push button |
| Rear AC Vents | Rear AC air ventilation modules to improve back row cooling | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | No | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium, heavy-duty black fabric or washable vinyl upholstery built to repel water and trail dirt | Premium fabric seats matching variant-specific interior persona layouts |
| Sound System | Roof-mounted 4-speaker and 2-tweeter system layout designed to maintain audio clarity during open-top conversion | 6-Speaker Premium Audio Array |
| Sunroof | Hard Top | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with anti-pinch protection |
| USB Ports | Dedicated front dashboard fast-charging USB ports | Primary Type-A media port along with a 12V auxiliary outlet, while the rear console features a high-output fast-charging USB Type-C port |
| Voice Command | Smart voice recognition logic built into the center touchscreen module | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | No | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone bumpers featuring scratch-resistant deep charcoal cladding panels for off-road protection | Standard front and rear bumpers accented with Granite Black rugged lower body cladding |
| DRLs | Bumper-integrated LED Daytime Running Lights paired with fender-mounted turn indicators | Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Front bumper-integrated round Halogen fog lights | Front Halogen Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Classic round Halogen headlamps with an integrated manual leveling switch | Halogen Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | No | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with integrated LED side indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Fully integrated into the glass window section of the rear opening tailgate | Rear Windscreen Smart Wiper, Wash, and Defogger layout equipped |
| Roof Rails | No | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-LED signature rectangular rear tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps with signature geometric styling lines |
| Tyre Size | 255/65 R18 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial Tubeless Tyres |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | Steel Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Hydraulic Brake Assist logic | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Standard incline descent control and slope-holding safety lock framework | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated anchoring brackets mounted directly into the rear seats | Standard outboard rear seat provisions included |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | 360-Degree Surround View Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Advanced Tyre Pressure Monitoring System featuring a unique Tyre Direction Monitoring System to display steering wheel orientation | Available highline |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Stealth BlackDeep ForestEverest WhiteTango RedBattleship GreyGalaxy Grey | Pristine WhiteDaytona GreyBengal RougeCoorg CloudsCaramelCyantafic |
