If you are looking to buy a first car or want a strong and stylish micro SUV in a budget of Rs 6 lakh, Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter are the two most popular options. Both the cars come with good road presence, right size and brand for daily use. But the question is, which of these two cars will prove to be better for you. Let us know in detail.

What is the difference between engine and mileage?

• Tata Punch has a 1.2 liter petrol engine, which gives better power and great driving experience. This engine runs smoothly even in the city and on bad roads. The company claims that its mileage is around 18.8 km per litre. Along with petrol, CNG option is also available in Punch, which is good for those who want to drive more at less expense. Whereas Hyundai Exter has a 1.2 liter 4-cylinder petrol engine, which is known for smooth drive. Its mileage is also almost equal to Punch. The Exter also now has a CNG option, making it economical for daily use.

Features and Comfort Experience

• Essential features have been provided in the base variant of Tata Punch, such as rear parking sensor, power windows and digital meter. The cabin of the car is simple, but gives a better feel. The number of features in Hyundai Exter seems a bit high. It has a digital instrument cluster, better seat belt safety and some extra convenience features, which make it more modern.

Safety and price comparison

• Tata Punch gets a big edge in terms of safety because it has received a 5-star safety rating. It is better for those who keep security above all else. Exter definitely has 6 airbags, but its safety rating has not been revealed yet. Talking about price, both the cars come in almost the same range. The base model of Punch is slightly cheaper, while the top variants of Exter become expensive.

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If you are looking for an affordable and comfortable petrol SUV for daily driving or for an outing with the family, then three cars – Hyundai Exter, Tata Punch and Nissan Magnite are most liked in India. Their prices start from less than Rs 6 lakh. These cars get good mileage and their features are also quite modern. Let us look at the features of these cars.

Hyundai Exter

• Hyundai Exter is the lowest priced petrol SUV in India. Its starting price is around Rs 5.49 lakh. It has a 1.2 liter petrol engine, this engine gives 82 bhp power and 113.8 Nm torque. Both manual and AMT gearboxes are available in it. Exter gives a mileage of around 19.4 kmpl. Its ground clearance is 185 mm, due to which it runs easily even on bad roads. Safety features like 6 airbags, ESC, hill hold and tire pressure system are also available in Exter. Inside there are features like 8 inch screen, smartphone connectivity, sunroof and cruise control. This SUV is also available in CNG, which gives a mileage of 27 km/kg.

Tata Punch

• Tata Punch is the second cheapest petrol SUV in India. Its price starts from around Rs 5.50 lakh. This car is famous for its strength and safety, as it has received a 5-star GNCAP rating. Its 1.2 liter petrol engine gives 87 bhp power and produces 115 Nm torque. Both manual and AMT gearboxes are available in it. The mileage of Punch is around 20 kmpl. Its 187 mm ground clearance gives you better clearance even on small off-road tracks. It has features like 10.25 inch large screen, sunroof, parking sensor, dual airbags and ESP. CNG model of Punch is also available, which gives a mileage of around 27 km/kg.

Nissan Magnet

• Nissan Magnite is also included among the cheapest petrol SUVs in India. Its starting price is around Rs 5.62 lakh. It has a 1.0 liter petrol engine, which produces 71 bhp power and 96 Nm torque. Apart from this, it also has the option of turbo engine, which gives more power to the car. Magnite is available in three gearbox options like manual, AMT and CVT. Its mileage is around 19.9 kmpl. Its 205 mm ground clearance allows the car to drive comfortably even on bad roads. This SUV has features like 360-degree camera, 8 inch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay, cruise control and 6 airbags. Its CNG option is also available, which gives 24 km/kg mileage.

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After the implementation of GST 2.0, Hyundai Exter S Smart has become the most affordable sunroof SUV in the country. Its new price is now only 7.03 lakh rupees (ex-showroom). Actually, this is a micro SUV, which directly competes with Tata punch. The base variant of the Hyundai Exter starts at 5.49 lakhs and the Smart variant with sunroof has now become more budget-friendly than before. Let’s look at its features and rivalry.

Engine and mileage

• The Hyundai Exter S Smart has a 1.2 -liter Kappa petrol engine, which gives 81.8 bhp power and 113.8 Nm of torque. This model is available in both manual and AMT gearbox options. The petrol variant gives a mileage of about 19.4 km per liter, while the mileage of the CNG variant increases to 27.1 km per kg. In this way, this car is not only pocket-friendly but also proves to be a great option in terms of fuel-ephecy.

Features and rest

• Hyundai makes its features special. It has a voice-enabled smart sunroof, which is not usually found in the cars of this budget. To improve driving and safety, it has a dashakam (front and rear). Apart from this, there is an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which supports wireless android auto and apple carplay. In terms of security, the car includes facilities like 6 airbags, electronic stability control, hill assist and isofix child seat anchor. Due to all these features, Hyundai exter gives premium touch despite being an affordable SUV.

Who gives the collision?

• Hyundai Exter competes with many cars in this price range. It is competed with cars like Tata Punch, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Citroen C3 and Hyundai venue (base variant). However, due to sunroof and advanced features, Hyundai Exter S Smart is being considered as more value-for-land SUV.

GST cut on Tata Punch and Maruti Suzuki Fronx

• After the GST cut, the initial price of Tata Punch has come down from 6.19 lakh to 5.49 lakhs. Customers are directly getting savings ranging from 70,000 to 85,000. All variants of Maruti Suzuki Fronx have decreased by 9.27% ​​to 9.46%. The top variants have saved up to 1.11 lakhs, while the base model has a cut from 65,000 to 73,000.
• Let us know that if you want a car with SUV style, sunroof and advanced features at a price of less than 10 lakhs, then Hyundai exter can be a perfect option for you. In the city’s traffic, this car proves to compact and easy, while it gives good mileage on a long drive.

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