Tata Punch is a sub-compact SUV popular for urban driving. The Hyundai Venue is a compact SUV, slightly bigger than the Punch. The Punch was launched in 2021 and is still in its first generation. The Venue was launched in 2021 and has reached its second generation. The Tata Punch delivers better mileage when compared to the Hyundai Venue. The Punch CNG has the best ARAI figures of 26.99 Km/Kg as well as the best real-world mileage at an average of 23.5 Km/Kg.
Both Tata Punch and Hyundai Venue have similar capacity 1.2L naturally aspirated engines, but different turbo petrol engines. While the Punch comes with a CNG option, a diesel engine is available only with the Venue variants. There are five different transmissions available between these two SUVs. We will look at those powertrains and the mileage they deliver, along with their initial and running costs to have a comprehensive comparison.
Tata Punch vs Hyundai Venue Specs
There are similarities and differences in the basic specifications of the Tata Punch and Hyundai Venue. You can find an overview of those factors in the table below.
| Specification | Tata Punch | Hyundai Venue |
| Engine | 1.2L Revotron Petrol1.2L Turbo Petrol1.2L CNG | 1.2 L Kappa MPi petrol1.0L Kappa Turbo GDi petrolU2 1.5L CRDi diesel |
| Displacement | Revotron: 1199 ccTurbo Petrol: 1497 ccCNG: 1199 cc | Petrol:1197 ccTurbo: 998 ccDiesel: 1493 cc |
| Power | Revotron: 88 PSTurbo Petrol: 120 PSCNG: 74 PS | Petrol: 83 PSTurbo Petrol: 88.3 PSDiesel: 116 PS |
| Torque | Revotron: 115 NmTurbo Petrol: 170 NmCNG: 103 Nm | Petrol: 114.7 NmTurbo Petrol: 172 NmDiesel: 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT (CNG)5-speed AMT 6-speed MT | 5-speed MT6-Speed MT6-Speed AT7-speed DCT |
| Drive layout | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Kerb weight | Petrol: 1225 kgDiesel: 1346 kg | 1030-1250 Kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | Petrol: 37 litres CNG: 60 litres | Petrol: 45 litresDiesel: 45 litres |
The Tata Punch has more powerful petrol and turbo petrol engines than the Hyundai Venue. However, the diesel engine in the Venue is more powerful, with more power and torque. The Punch has an additional CNG option and has more Kerb weight. The Venue comes with higher fuel capacity for petrol and has more transmission options than the Punch. While both the SUVs have manual and AMT options, the Venue has additional transmissions such as a 6-speed automatic and a 7-speed DCT. The DCT transmission is paired with petrol engines and is unavailable with the diesel variants of the Venue. While the Revotron petrol and CNG engines of Tata Punch are paired with 5-speed gearboxes, the turbo petrol engine comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Both the SUVs have a similar drive layout: FWD.
Tata Punch vs Hyundai Venue: ARAI Mileage Figures
ARAI is the official rating for fuel efficiency, measured by the Automotive Research Association of India. They conduct tests under a controlled environment and find out the maximum mileage for each car. The ARAI figures for the Tata Punch and Hyundai Venue are given in the table below.
| Engine & Transmission | Fuel Type | Tata Punch – ARAI Mileage (km/l) | Hyundai Venue – ARAI Mileage (km/l) |
| 1.0L Turbo GDi- 6MT | Petrol | — | 18.74 Km/l |
| 1.0L Turbo GDi- 7DCT | Petrol | — | 20.0 Km/l |
| 1.2 NA- 5MT | Petrol | — | 18.05 Km/l |
| 1.2L Revotron– 5MT | Petrol | 20.09 Km/l | — |
| 1.2L Revotron– 6AMT | Petrol | 18.80 Km/l | — |
| 1.2L Turbo – 6 MT | Petrol | 18.80 Km/l | — |
| 1.5L CRDi- 6MT | Diesel | — | 20.99 Km/l |
| 1.5L CRDi – 6AT | Diesel | — | 17.9 Km/l |
| 1.2L Revotron iCNG- 5 MT | Petrol+CNG | 26.99 Km/Kg | — |
| 1.2L Revotron iCNG- 5 AMT | Petrol+CNG | 26.99 Km/Kg | — |
The best officially recorded mileage among the Tata Punch and Hyundai Venue variants is 26.99 Km/Kg by the Tata Punch CNG. The Hyundai Venue diesel variant records the next best mileage of 20.99 Km/l. The third best is for the NA petrol variant of the Punch, followed by the turbo-petrol variant of the Venue. These mileage figures may not always reflect in real-world scenarios. Therefore, the Punch and Venue may have different figures as their best mileage on the road.
Tata Punch vs Hyundai Venue: Real-World Fuel Efficiency
In the real world, the mileage is affected by factors such as wind, rain, road conditions, traffic on the road, driving style, etc., which can lead to a much reduced figure than what is seen with the ARAI ratings. It can also be different in the city and on highways. Here is a quick comparison of the mileage delivered by the petrol, diesel, and CNG variants of Tata Punch and Hyundai Venue.
| Tata Punch (Petrol) | Hyundai Venue (Petrol) | |
| City | NA: 10 to 13 km/lTurbo: 11 to 14 km/l | NA: 10.5 to 11 Km/lTurbo: 8 to 10.5 Km/l |
| Highway | NA: 16 to 18 km/lTurbo: 16 to 19 km/l | NA: 14.5 to 15 Km/lTurbo: 16 to 18.5 Km/l |
| Average | NA: 14.5 km/lTurbo:15 km/l | NA: 13 Km/lTurbo: 13.5 Km/l |
| Tank range | 650-750 km | 540 – 670 Km |
The Tata Punch delivers better mileage than the Hyundai Venue when their petrol variants are compared. The Punch delivers a higher mileage on highways than in the city. The Venue also has competitive mileage, but it seems slightly lower when compared with the Punch.
| Tata Punch (Diesel) | Hyundai Venue (Diesel) | |
| City | — | Manual:15 to 17 Km/lAutomatic: 13 to 15 Km/l |
| Highway | — | Manual: 19 to 21 Km/lAutomatic: 17 to 19 Km/l |
| Average | — | Manual: 18 Km/lAutomatic: 16 Km/l |
| Tank range | — | 765-855 km |
The diesel variant of Hyundai Venue performs well to deliver a mileage that is close to its ARAI claims.
| Tata Punch (CNG) | Hyundai Venue (CNG) | |
| City | 20-22 Km/Kg | — |
| Highway | 24-28 Km/Kg | — |
| Average | 23.5 Km/Kg | — |
| Tank range | 400-500 Km | — |
The mileage of Punch CNG variants is consistent on city roads and highways. Although it is slightly lower than the ARAI claims, getting an average 23.5 Km/Kg mileage in the real world is excellent. As the Venue does not have a CNG variant, there is no comparison here.
Also Read: Hyundai Venue Alternatives: Competitors of Hyundai Venue
Tata Punch vs Hyundai Venue: Fuel Cost Comparison
The comparison of mileage between Tata Punch and Hyundai Venue comes down to their fuel cost to understand which SUV is better. Here, we compare the petrol variants of both the SUVs, along with the Punch CNG and Venue diesel variants, to see which one has a better monthly, annual, and 5-year running cost. Here, the monthly distance travelled is taken as a standard 1500 Km, and the average cost of petrol, diesel and CNG are taken as Rs. 110, Rs. 100, and Rs. 90, respectively.
| Punch Petrol | Venue Petrol | Punch CNG | Venue Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Running | 1500 km | 1500 km | 1500 km | 1500 km |
| Monthly Fuel Use | 100L | 116L | 65Kg | 89L |
| Avg. Monthly Fuel Cost | ₹ 11,000 | ₹ 12,760 | ₹ 5850 | ₹ 8900 |
| Average Yearly Fuel Cost | ₹ 1.32 lakhs | ₹ 1.53lakhs | ₹ 70,200 | ₹ 1.06 lakhs |
| 5-Year Fuel Cost | ₹ 6.60 lakhs | ₹ 7.65 lakhs | ₹ 3.51 lakhs | ₹ 5.34 lakhs |
From the table, it is evident that the Tata Punch CNG is highly economical and costs 2 lakhs less, than the next best option of Hyundai Venue diesel over 5-years. The petrol variants of both Punch and Venue are highly expensive with over 3-4 lakhs more than the Punch CNG over the same period. The difference is significant when you compare just the monthly and yearly expenses too.
Tata Punch vs Hyundai Venue Price
To help you understand better, here is a glimpse of the ex-showroom price range of the Punch and Venue variants, from base to the top.
| Model | Variant (Base to Top) | Price (Ex-Showroom) |
| Tata Punch | Smart Petrol to Accomplished Plus | ₹ 5.59 to ₹ 10.54 lakhs |
| Hyundai Venue | HX 2 to HX 10 | ₹ 8 lakhs to ₹ 15.83 lakhs |
The Hyundai Venue is more expensive than the Tata Punch in terms of ex-showroom price and running cost.
Summary
The Tata Punch emerges the winner in this comparison of mileage with Hyundai Venue. The petrol variants of both these SUVs have a higher fuel cost than the diesel variant of Venue and the CNG variant of the Punch. The Tata Punch excels in having a better mileage and thereby has a lower fuel cost on a monthly, yearly and 5-year period. As the price of diesel and petrol are constantly on the rise, the Punch CNG option is a good alternative to have a lower running cost and for getting better mileage on city roads and highways.
Also Read: Tata Punch Alternatives: Competitors of Tata Punch
FAQs About Tata Punch vs Hyundai Venue Real-World Mileage Comparison
Q. Which car is more fuel-efficient in stop-and-go traffic in the city, Punch or Venue?
The Tata Punch CNG variant is more fuel efficient in the heavy city traffic. The next best option in this condition is the Punch 1.2L petrol variant that is more compatible for urban driving. Although the Venue also has a similar petrol variant, it is not as efficient as the Punch. The diesel variant of the Venue is more compatible for highway driving than in the city.
Q. Does the automatic transmission deliver a lower real-word fuel efficiency for Punch and Venue?
It is not necessary that the lower fuel efficiency is due to the automatic transmission. When you compare Punch and Venue, there are different automatic transmissions for each SUV. The AMT variant of Tata Punch usually has a lower mileage than the manual transmission. Similarly, the 7-speed DCT in the Venue consumes more fuel than the manual transmission. However, the automatic diesel variant of the Venue can still deliver a better mileage than its petrol variants. If you are choosing an automatic, the Venue diesel automatic will be a better option. There is no automatic transmission available with the Tata Punch CNG.
Q. Does having full occupancy affect the mileage of Tata Punch and Hyundai Venue?
Yes, full occupancy and heavy load usually reduce fuel efficiency for both Punch and Venue. The petrol variants see a significant decline in mileage than the CNG variants for the Punch. In the case of Venue, both diesel and petrol variants suffer from lower fuel efficiency when there is heavy load and the seats are all occupied.
Q. Which is more suitable for those with high monthly driving?
For a frequent traveler with more distance covered every month, the Tata Punch CNG is the best option. It has the least monthly and yearly expenses when compared with all variants of Hyundai Venue. If you want a non-CNG option, choose the Venue diesel variant which is highly economical than the petrol variants of either car.
Q. Which SUV has consistent mileage across different driving conditions?
For Hyundai Venue, the fuel efficiency varies with the fuel type, engine type, and the transmission chosen. However, if you need to pick one, pick the diesel variant which has more consistency than its other variants. For real economy, the Tata Punch CNG is the best choice for both the city and highway driving. The Tata Punch petrol variants have a more predictable mileage in the city and highways but its fuel cost can be much higher. The Punch CNG has a higher mileage and lower fuel cost.
