Here is a specifications and price comparison between the two to help you understand which one would offer better value for your money –
Engine specs
Powering the Tata Punch CNG is a 1.2-litre three-pot engine, producing 72.5 hp and 103 Nm in CNG mode, as against the HyundaiExter CNG’s 1.2-litre four-cylinder motor making 68 hp and 95.2 Nm in CNG mode.Both CNG SUVs are offered with a 5-speed manual transmission as standard.
| Car | Tata Punch CNG | Hyundai Exter CNG |
| Powertrain | 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol-CNG | 1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol-CNG |
| Power | 72.5 hp | 68 hp |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 95.2 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT | 5MT |
The Hyundai Exter CNG has a claimed fuel efficiency figure of 27.1 km/kg, while the Tata Punch CNG is claimed to return 26.99 km per kg of CNG.
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Price
While the Hyundai Exter CNG is only two variants i.e. S and SX, priced at Rs 8.24 lakh and Rs 8.97 lakh respectively, the Tata Punch CNG offers a more expansive range with prices starting as low as Rs 7.10 lakh for the Pure variant, going up to Rs 9.68 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom) for the Accomplished Dazzle S with all the bells and whistles.
| Tata Punch CNG | Hyundai Exter CNG |
| Pure – Rs 7.10 lakh | S – Rs 8.24 lakh |
| Adventure – Rs 7.85 lakh | SX – Rs 8.97 lakh |
| Adventure Rhythm – Rs 8.20 lakh | |
| Accomplished – Rs 8.85 lakh | |
| Accomplished Dazzle S – Rs 9.68 lakh |
Which CNG SUV out of these two would you pick, the Tata Punch CNG or Hyundai Exter CNG? Let us know in the comments down below.