Note 1: In this Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch comparison (SX and Accomplished Plus variants), each of the two cars will follow a red (Hyundai Exter) and blue (Tata Punch) colour scheme. In some cases, having a lower cost is better (e.g. fuel cost), while in other cases, having a higher cost is favourable (e.g. feature differences). Wherever the red car is at an advantage, the difference in the monetary value will be mentioned in red. When the blue car has the upper hand, in that particular cell, the difference will have a blue shade. Thus, the final result is easy for you to crosscheck by simply adding up the red and blue values to find out which one is a better option.

Note 2: This article is divided into 2 main sections — cost of ownership and upfront value. Within the total cost of ownership, we’ll compare:

• Upfront on-road price differences
• 5-year/50,000km maintenance cost
• 5-year/50,000km fuel cost

In the upfront value section, we’ll cover:

• Dimensions
• Engine and performance specifications
• Feature differences

The final verdict section will merge the values from each of the 2 main sections and present the recommendation.

Let’s start with the ownership cost section.

Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO)

The first step towards comparing the Hyundai Exter SX vs Tata Punch Accomplished Plus total ownership costs is to start with their upfront cost.

Hyundai Exter SX vs Tata Punch Accomplished Plus — Price Comparison

The Hyundai Exter SX costs Rs. 6,600 less than the Tata Punch Accomplished Plus. Once you factor in the on-road price, the price gap increases to about Rs. 7,400, which might not be significant for you as a buyer. Let’s see how this gap widens or narrows as we progress.

Hyundai Exter SX vs Tata Punch Accomplished Plus — 5-year Maintenance Cost Comparison

For an ownership period of 5 years or 50,000km, Exter costs around Rs. 20,000 less than the Punch, which is a big difference considering that both the cars are of the same segment and both have naturally-aspirated petrol engines.

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Tata Punch Service & Maintenance Cost (10 Year/1 Lakh Kilometre)

Hyundai Exter SX vs Tata Punch Accomplished Plus — 5-year Fuel Cost Comparison

Driving each of these cars for about 50,000km with an assumption of Rs. 100 per litre fuel cost will save you almost Rs. 9,000 if you buy the Punch. Of course, the real-world figures may be lower, but to keep things even, we’ve only used the ARAI mileage figures to arrive at these estimates.

Hyundai Exter SX vs Tata Punch Accomplished​​ Plus — TCO Comparison Summary

In the TCO (total cost of ownership) comparison, we found that the Exter SX has an advantage over the Punch Accomplished Plus in terms of upfront cost and periodic maintenance. Punch gains some points back with its superior fuel economy but not enough to close the gap.

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Upfront Value For Money

To estimate the upfront value for money of the Hyundai Exter SX vs Tata Punch Accomplished Plus, we’ll first compare the dimensions and engine specs to find out which car offers better value for money.

Before we compare the features of the Exter SX vs Punch Accomplished Plus, we’ll first get the common features out of the way. Then, we’ll focus on the exclusive and unique features each of the cars offers to find out which one offers a better value for money.

Hyundai Exter SX vs Tata Punch Accomplished Plus — Dimension Comparison

Both cars are of B1-segment and their length is around 3.8m. Compared to the Exter, Punch has slightly more length and is marginally wider. Also, the ground clearance of the Punch is 2mm higher, and its wheel size is 1 inch larger than that of the Exter. On the other hand, the Exter is taller, has a slightly longer wheelbase along with 25-litre larger cargo volume.

According to V3Cars’ size comparison tool, the Punch has an advantage due to its larger wheels and greater width, while the Exter benefits from having more boot space and height. Considering all factors, the perceived size value of the Punch is marginally higher.

Hyundai Exter SX vs Tata Punch Accomplished Plus — Engine Specs Comparison

The perceived value favours the Exter because its 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is a 4-cylinder unit, whereas the Punch has a 3-cylinder engine. The even number of cylinders makes the Exter’s engine more refined. However, there is no major difference in output between the two engines, and both cars feature a 5-speed manual transmission.

Considering all these factors, according to V3Cars’ powertrain comparison tool, the Exter’s perceived value is almost Rs. 6,300 more than the Punch. To understand why the Exter’s engine has a higher perceived value and to determine whether its refinement is worth the price, we recommend taking a test drive of both cars.

Hyundai Exter SX vs Tata Punch Accomplished Plus — Feature Comparison

Let’s now compare the Exter SX features with those of Punch Accomplished Plus to first see what’s common for these two cars and then find out what unique features they each bring to the table.

Hyundai Exter SX vs Tata Punch Accomplished Plus — Common Features

The Hyundai Exter SX vs Tata Punch Accomplished Plus offers the following common safety, infotainment and style features:

The following table lists out the common functional features of Exter SX and Punch Accomplished Plus:

Hyundai Exter SX — Unique Features

The following table presents the Hyundai Exter SX’s unique features, which are not available in the Punch Accomplished Plus:

Tata Punch Accomplished Plus — Unique Features

Likewise, the Punch Accomplished Plus also has the following features, which aren’t available in the Hyundai Exter SX:

Hyundai Exter SX vs Tata Punch Accomplished Plus — VFM Comparison Summary

In the upfront VFM section, the Exter SX beats the Punch Accomplished Plus by around Rs. 63,000:

Now, let’s sum up the two main comparison headings and see which one offers better value and to what degree.

Hyundai Exter SX vs Tata Punch Accomplished Plus — Verdict

The Hyundai Exter SX Wins the TCO section by almost Rs. 19,000. The Exter also wins the VFM section by around Rs. 63,000 and that is mainly because of its well-rounded feature set, which includes both must-have and good-to-have unique features. 

Thus, the Exter SX emerges as a clear winner here with an advantage of almost Rs. 82,000.

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