Tata Punch is a sub-compact SUV that belongs to the entry-level or budget SUV category. However, with the recent facelift of Punch released by Tata Motors, it has become quite an appealing car from the aspiration point-of-view as well. The all new Punch comes with 1.2-litre NA petrol, 1.2-litre turbo petrol, and 1.2-litre petrol+CNG option. The turbo petrol models of Tata Punch are paired only with the manual transmission whereas the NA petrol and CNG models are paired with either a manual or an automatic transmission.
Maruti Brezza has been one of the most reliable compact SUVs in India. It is actually bigger and heavier than Punch and comes with 1.0-litre turbo petrol, 1.5-litre smart hybrid petrol, and 1.5-litre petrol + CNG option. The turbo petrol and CNG models of Brezza only offer the manual transmission whereas its NA petrol variants offer both manual and automatic transmission options. In this blog, we will cover all the points of Tata Punch vs Maruti Brezza and compare them on the basis of their claimed and real-world mileage figures.
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Tata Punch vs Maruti Brezza: Specs
Before we compare Tata Punch vs Maruti Brezza on the basis of their mileage, let’s take a look at their key specifications, especially the ones that can impact their mileage. The below table highlights the important specs of both these cars:
| Specification | Tata Punch | Maruti Brezza |
| Engine | 1.2-litre Revotron Petrol1.2-litre iTurbo Petrol1.2-litre iCNG | 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol ISG1.5-litre smart hybrid petrol 1.5-litre petrol+CNG |
| Displacement | Petrol: 1199 cc CNG: 1199 cc | Petrol: 1497 cc (NA), 1462 cc (Turbo Petrol) |
| Power | Petrol: 88 PS – 120 PS (Turbo Petrol)CNG: 73.5 PS | Petrol: 101.06 – 103 bhp CNG: 87.8 bhp |
| Torque | Petrol: 115 – 170 Nm (Turbo Petrol)CNG: 103 Nm | Petrol: 137 Nm CNG: 121.5 – 139 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual transmission (MT)5-speed automatic transmission (AMT)6-speed manual (turbo petrol) | 5-speed MT5-speed MT (CNG)6-Speed AT |
| Drive layout | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Kerb weight | 1030 kg to 1143 kg (depending upon the variant) | Petrol: 1135-1220 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | Petrol: 37 litres CNG: 60 litres (water equivalent) | Petrol: 48 litresCNG: 55 litres (water equivalent) |
Brezza is clearly the heavier car which can affect its mileage to some extent. The bigger engine of Brezza helps it deliver a higher power and torque output as compared to the Punch models. However, as Maruti Suzuki is known to refine its engine to maximise fuel-efficiency, let’s see if these specifications actually impact their real-world mileage or not.
Tata Punch vs Maruti Brezza: ARAI Claimed Mileage
ARAI is an organisation that specialises in testing and certifying cars on the basis of their safety, emissions, noise, mileage, and other aspects. The ARAI claimed mileage figures of cars are generally on the higher side because these tests are conducted in a lab-controlled manner. However, we don’t get such ideal conditions while driving on the road as traffic, road conditions, and our driving style tend to reduce the mileage. Now, let’s compare Tata Punch vs Maruti Brezza on the basis of the claimed ARAI mileage figures:
| Engine & Transmission | Fuel Type | Tata Punch – ARAI Mileage (km/l) | Maruti Brezza – ARAI Mileage (km/l) |
| 1.2-litre NA Petrol – 5-Speed MT / 1.5-litre NA petrol + 6-speed MT | Petrol | 20.09 km/l | 21.09 km/l |
| 1.2-litre NA Petrol – 5-Speed AMT / 1.5-litre NA petrol + 6-speed AMT | Petrol | 18.80 km/l | 20.17 km/l |
| 1.2-litre Turbo Petrol MT/ 1.0-litre turbo petrol – 6-speed MT | Petrol | 20 km/l | 20.47 km/l |
| 1.2-litre Petrol + CNG with 5-speed manual / 1.5-litre petrol + CNG with 5-speed manual | Petrol + CNG | 26.99 km/kg | 26.90 km/kg |
| 1.2-litre Petrol + CNG with 5-speed automatic transmission | Petrol + CNG | 26.99 km/kg | – |
Maruti Brezza claims a higher mileage across the powertrains except the CNG models where Tata Punch wins by the smallest of margins. This is a clear indication that Brezza delivered higher mileage than Tata Punch despite being the heavier and more powerful car. However, as the ARAI tests are conducted in ideal conditions, let’s see if this difference is maintained during the real-world mileage tests or not.
Summary: Tata Punch claims a higher mileage than Brezza when it comes to CNG variants whereas Brezza claims a higher mileage than Punch when it comes to petrol models.
Tata Punch vs Maruti Brezza: Real-World Mileage
The real-world mileage of cars is dependent on several factors. The road conditions, engine tuning, driving style, and transmission and fuel-type determine the mileage largely. However, even the smaller factors such as design and drag co-efficient of cars determine their overall mileage. Now, let’s see how Tata Punch and Maruti Brezza stand against each other when it comes to real-world mileage. The below table will shed some key insights into this:
| Tata Punch (1.2-litre NA Petrol) | Maruti Brezza (1.5-litre NA Petrol) | |
| City | Manual: 13.50 km/lAutomatic: 12.5 km/l | Manual: 13 km/lAutomatic: 12 km/l |
| Highway | Manual: 18 km/lAutomatic: 17.6 km/l | Manual: 19 km/lAutomatic: 18 km/l |
| Average | Manual: 15.75 km/lAutomatic: 15 km/l | Manual: 16 km/lAutomatic: 15 km/l |
| Tank range | 568 km | 744 km |
| Tata Punch (1.2-litre Turbo Petrol) | Maruti Brezza (1.0-litre Turbo Petrol) | |
| City | Manual: 12 km/l | Manual: 12.5 km/l |
| Highway | Manual: 17 km/l | Manual: 18.5 km/l |
| Average | Manual: 14.50 km/l | Manual: 15.50 km/l |
| Tank range | 536 km | 744 km |
| Tata Punch CNG | Maruti Brezza CNG | |
| City | Manual: 22 km/kgAutomatic: 21 km/kg | Manual: 20 km/kg |
| Highway | Manual: 26 km/kgAutomatic: 25 km/kg | Manual: 24.5 km/kg |
| Average | Manual: 24 km/kgAutomatic: 23 km/kg | Manual: 22.25 km/kg |
| Tank range | 212 km per fill | 200 km per fill |
The NA petrol manual variants of Tata Punch deliver a slightly higher mileage than the NA petrol manual variants of Brezza. However, Brezza wins the overall race by a slight difference as its NA petrol automatic models deliver a higher mileage than the NA petrol automatic models of Punch. Brezza also delivers a higher mileage with its turbo petrol models as compared to the Punch’s turbo petrol models. The higher fuel capacity of the Brezza’s fuel-tank helps it deliver a higher tank range in both NA petrol and turbo petrol models.
Tata Punch delivers a better mileage than Maruti Brezza with its CNG variants though. Though the difference is not huge, we have to give it to the Maruti Brezza when it comes to real-world mileage figures.
Summary: Brezza delivers a higher real-world mileage when it comes to petrol variants whereas Punch delivers a higher real-world mileage with its CNG variants.
Also Read: Complete Guide to buying a Maruti Brezza
Tata Punch vs Maruti Brezza: Fuel Cost Comparison
Now, let’s see how the real-world mileage figures translate into monthly fuel costs. For the sake of calculation, we will consider that both cars run 1500 km per month. Also, the latest petrol rates (Rs. 111.18 ) and CNG rates (Rs. 88) have been taken for reference. The below table gives us the in-depth comparison of these cars when it comes to monthly, yearly, and 5-yearly fuel costs:
| Punch 1.2-NA Petrol | Brezza 1.5-litre NA Petrol | Punch 1.2-litre Turbo Petrol | Brezza 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Running | 1500 km | 1500 km | 1500 km | 1500 km |
| Monthly Fuel Use | 97.6 L | 96 L | 103 L | 96 L |
| Average Monthly Fuel Cost | ₹ 10,851 | ₹ 10,673 | ₹ 11,515 | ₹ 10,673 |
| Average Yearly Fuel Cost | ₹ 1.30 lakh | ₹ 1.28 lakh | ₹ 1.38 lakh | ₹ 1.28 lakh |
| 5-Year Fuel Cost | ₹ 6.51 lakh | ₹ 6.40 lakh | ₹ 6.90 lakh | ₹ 6.40 lakh |
| Punch CNG | Brezza CNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Running | 1500 km | 1500 km |
| Monthly Fuel Use | 64 kg | 67 kg |
| Average Monthly Fuel Cost | ₹ 5632 | ₹ 5896 |
| Average Yearly Fuel Cost | ₹ 67,584 | ₹ 70752 |
| 5-Year Fuel Cost | ₹ 3.37 lakh | ₹ 3.53 lakh |
The periodic costs associated with Brezza CNG models is slightly higher than the periodic costs associated with Punch CNG models. Brezza delivers considerable cost-savings with the petrol variants when compared with the petrol variants of Punch. The difference is more significant when we compare the fuel costs associated with the turbo petrol variants of both cars. So, it is easy to say that the fuel costs associated with Punch’s petrol models is higher than Brezza’s petrol models. However, when it comes to CNG models, Punch takes the win.
Summary: The periodic fuel costs of Punch’s petrol models are quite higher than the periodic fuel costs associated with Brezza’s petrol models. However, the fuel costs associated with the CNG models of Punch are less than the fuel costs of Brezza’s CNG models.
Tata Punch vs Maruti Brezza Price
The price comparison of Tata Punch vs Maruti Brezza with respect to their base and top models has been provided in the below table:
| Model | Variant (Base to Top) | Price (Ex-Showroom) |
| Tata Punch | Smart Petrol to Accomplished Plus S CNG AMT | ₹ 5.70 to ₹ 10.24 lakh |
| Maruti Brezza | HTE Petrol to Turbo AT | ₹ 7.40 to ₹ 13.71 lakh |
Brezza is clearly more expensive than Punch when we compare their base and top models. However, it is also understandable because Brezza is a bigger car with a more powerful engine as compared to Punch which is more of a value-driven car from Tata Motors.
Also Read: Complete Buying Guide: Tata Punch
Summary
Both Punch and Brezza are exceptional cars in their own right. While Punch offers better safety and advanced technological features to appeal to the modern car buyers, Brezza has been a reliable product from Maruti Suzuki for quite some time. When it comes to mileage, Brezza proves to be a more fuel-efficient car with its petrol variants whereas Punch delivers a slightly better mileage than Brezza when we compare their CNG variants.
