Honda City vs Tata Punch EV
Should you buy Honda City or Tata Punch EV? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Honda City price starts at Rs 12.28 Lakh ex-showroom for SV Reinforced (Petrol) and Tata Punch EV price starts Rs 9.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart (Electric).
City Vs Punch EV
| Key Highlights | Honda City | Tata Punch EV |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.19,22,066* | Rs.15,30,967* |
| Range (km) | - | 421 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | - | 35 |
| Charging Time | - | 56 Min-50 kW(10-80%) |
Honda City vs Tata Punch EV comparison
- Honda City
- SV Reinforced (Petrol) 12.28 Lakh*
- SV (Petrol) 12.38 Lakh*
- V Elegant (Petrol) 12.80 Lakh*
- V Reinforced (Petrol) 13.05 Lakh*
- V (Petrol) 13.15 Lakh*
- V Apex Edition (Petrol) 13.30 Lakh*
- V Elegant CVT (Petrol) 14.05 Lakh*
- Top SellingVX Reinforced (Petrol) 14.12 Lakh*
- VX (Petrol) 14.22 Lakh*
- V CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 14.30 Lakh*
- VX Apex Edition (Petrol) 14.37 Lakh*
- V CVT (Petrol) 14.40 Lakh*
- V Apex Edition CVT (Petrol) 14.55 Lakh*
- ZX Reinforced (Petrol) 15.30 Lakh*
- VX CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 15.37 Lakh*
- ZX (Petrol) 15.40 Lakh*
- VX CVT (Petrol) 15.47 Lakh*
- VX Apex Edition CVT (Petrol) 15.62 Lakh*
- ZX CVT Reinforced (Petrol) 16.55 Lakh*
- ZX CVT (Petrol) 16.65 Lakh*
Rs16.65 Lakh *VS - Tata Punch EV
- Smart (Electric) 9.99 Lakh*
- Smart Plus (Electric) 11.14 Lakh*
- Adventure (Electric) 11.84 Lakh*
- Adventure S (Electric) 12.14 Lakh*
- Empowered (Electric) 12.64 Lakh*
- Adventure LR (Electric) 12.84 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus (Electric) 12.84 Lakh*
- Empowered S (Electric) 12.84 Lakh*
- Adventure S LR (Electric) 13.14 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus S (Electric) 13.14 Lakh*
- Top SellingAdventure LR AC FC (Electric) 13.34 Lakh*
- Empowered LR (Electric) 13.44 Lakh*
- Adventure S LR AC FC (Electric) 13.64 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus LR (Electric) 13.64 Lakh*
- Empowered S LR (Electric) 13.64 Lakh*
- Empowered LR AC FC (Electric) 13.94 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus S LR (Electric) 13.94 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus LR AC FC (Electric) 14.14 Lakh*
- Empowered S LR AC FC (Electric) 14.14 Lakh*
- Empowered Plus S LR AC FC (Electric) 14.44 Lakh*
Rs14.44 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.19,22,066* | Rs.15,30,967* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.36,589/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.29,142/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.74,027 | Rs.65,527 |
| User Rating | Based on 189 Reviews | Based on 121 Reviews |
| Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years) | Rs.5,625.4 | - |
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| Running Cost Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge. ✕ | - | ₹0.83/km |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | i-VTEC | Not applicable |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1498 | Not applicable |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | Not applicable |
| Fast Charging Fast charging typically refers to direct current (DC) charging from an EV charge station, and is generally quicker than AC charging. Not all fast chargers are equal, though, and this depends on their rated output. ✕ | Not applicable | Yes |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | 18.4 | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 40 | - |
| Emission Norm Compliance Indicates the level of pollutants the car's engine emits, showing compliance with environmental regulations. ✕ | BS VI 2.0 | ZEV |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Shock Absorbers Type The kind of shock absorbers that come in a car. They help reduce jerks when the car goes over bumps and uneven roads. They can be hydraulic or gas-filled. ✕ | Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled | - |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4583 | 3857 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1748 | 1742 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1489 | 1633 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | 190 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | - |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | No |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | No |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Platinum White Pearl Lunar Silver Metallic Golden Brown Metallic Obsidian Blue Pearl Meteoroid Grey Metallic +1 MoreCity Colours | Seaweed Dual Tone Pristine White Dual Tone Empowered Oxide Dual Tone Fearless Red Dual Tone Daytona Grey With Black Roof Punch EV Colours |
| Body Type | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | - |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | - |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | - |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | No |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | - | No |
| Oncoming Lane Mitigation | - | No |
| Speed Assist System | - | No |
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Advance Internet
| E-Call & I-Call | No | No |
| Google / Alexa Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Smartwatch App | Yes | Yes |
Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated 2DIN Audio | - | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Honda City
- Spacious cabin. Rear seat kneeroom rivals cars from a segment above.
- Best in segment interior quality
- Comfortable ride quality
- Updated exterior makes it more tempting
- ADAS standard in multiple variants
Tata Punch EV
- Two battery pack options: 25 kWh/35 kWh with real world range of ~200/300 km respectively.
- Feature loaded: twin 10.25” screens, sunroof, ventilated seats, 360° camera
- Fun-to-drive: 0-100 kmph in just 9.5 seconds (long range model)
Honda City
- Lacks some ‘wow’ features like ventilated seats, powered driver seat, branded stereo
- Diesel motor is now discontinued
- Tight rear seat headroom
Tata Punch EV
- Rear seat space is strictly average.
- Asking price seems steep as per the size of the vehicle
- Tech package glitches time to time
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Honda City and Tata Punch EV?
A ) Honda City price starts at ₹12.28 Lakh & Tata Punch EV price starts at ₹9.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Punch EV is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi