Kia Carens vs Tata Punch

Should you buy Kia Carens or Tata Punch? 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. Kia Carens price starts at Rs 11.02 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Opt (Petrol) and Tata Punch price starts Rs 5.70 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart (Petrol). Carens has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Punch has 1199 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Carens has a mileage of 12.6 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Punch has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

Carens Vs Punch

Key Highlights	Kia Carens	Tata Punch
On Road Price	Rs.12,76,416^*	Rs.11,08,478^*
Mileage (city)	12.6 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1497	1199
Transmission	Manual	Manual

Kia Carens
Premium Opt
11.02 Lakh^*
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Accomplished Plus S Turbo
9.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Premium Opt	Accomplished Plus S Turbo
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.12,76,416^*	Rs.11,08,478^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.25,057/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,576/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.53,307	Rs.49,189
User Rating	4.4 Based on 519 Reviews	4.7 Based on 151 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Premium Opt

Accomplished Plus S Turbo

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.12,76,416^*

Rs.11,08,478^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.25,057/month

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Rs.21,576/month

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Insurance

Rs.53,307

Rs.49,189

User Rating

4.4

Based on 519 Reviews

4.7

Based on 151 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Smartstream	1.2 l Turbocharged
Displacement (cc)	1497	1199
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113.42bhp@6300rpm	118bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	144Nm@4500rpm	170Nm@1750-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Di	-
Turbo Charger	No	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Smartstream

1.2 l Turbocharged

Displacement (cc)

1497

1199

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

113.42bhp@6300rpm

118bhp@5500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

144Nm@4500rpm

170Nm@1750-4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Gearbox

6-Speed

Drive Type

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	12.6	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.58	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	174	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	174	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4540	3876
Width (mm)	1800	1742
Height (mm)	1708	1615
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	193
Wheel Base (mm)	2780	2445
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	195	-
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	216	366

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	No	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	No	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	No	Yes
Paddle Shifters	No	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	No	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	No	2
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	No	Yes
Drive Mode Types	No	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	- more	Parcel Tray more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	7
Upholstery	Fabric	-

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Sparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+1 MoreCarens Colours	Coorg CloudsCoorg Clouds With Black RoofCyantafic With White RoofBengal Rouge With White RoofPristine WhitePristine White With Black RoofBengal RougeCyantaficDaytona Grey Dual ToneCaramel+7 MorePunch Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	No	Yes
Wheel Covers	Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	No	Yes
LED DRLs	No	Yes
LED Headlamps	No	Yes
LED Taillights	No	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	No	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	No	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	No	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	No	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	15	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	3	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

Advance Internet
Live Location	No	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	No	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	No	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	No	Yes
PUC Expiry	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	No	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	No	-
Live Weather	No	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	No	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	No	Yes
Save Route/Place	No	-
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	No	Yes
RSA	No	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	No	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	No	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	8	10.24
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Rear Entertainment System	No	-
Additional Features	Smart Phone Wireless Charger with (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers more	Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	4
Rear Touchscreen	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kia Carens
- Multiple engine options: Petrol, diesel and CNG
- Covers all basics: 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, steering mounted controls, power windows, and day/night IRVM
Tata Punch
- SUV-like design: Looks like a proper mini SUV now, with clear design cues borrowed from bigger Tata models.
- Turbo-petrol engine: One of the most affordable turbo-petrol cars in India, finally giving the Punch strong performance.
- Useful feature upgrades: New 7-inch digital instrument cluster and 360-degree camera add real value.
- Spacious cabin: Comfortably seats four adults with good headroom and legroom for the size.
- Multiple powertrain options: Petrol, turbo-petrol and CNG with AMT make the Punch a versatile choice.

Kia Carens
- No automatic transmission
- Higher variants have been discontinued due to new Carens Clavis
Tata Punch
- Interior feels familiar: Design changes are minimal, and plastic quality is just about average for the segment.
- Touch-based air-conditioning panel: It is overly sensitive to touch and often requires you to take your eyes off the road, which isn’t ideal while driving.
- No turbo-petrol automatic: The missing automatic gearbox with the turbo engine limits its appeal for city buyers.
- Locked fuel efficiency: Our test cars had the minimum fuel efficiency locked at 8 kmpl, which is misleading and not transparent for the users

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