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Tata Punch CNG vs KIA Carens

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Tata Punch CNG or KIA Carens? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Punch CNG and Carens. Tata Punch CNG Price starts at Rs.7.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pure and KIA Carens Price starts at Rs.11.41 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT. Tata Punch CNG is 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 72.41 bhp @ 6000 rpm power whereas KIA Carens is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Punch CNG provides a mileage of 26.99 km/kg (base model), and Carens has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model).

Punch CNG vs Carens

Key HighlightsTata Punch CNGKIA Carens
PriceRs.7.30 LakhRs.11.41 Lakh
Engine Capacity1199 cc1497 cc
Power72.41 bhp @ 6000 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range26.99 km/kg17.9 kmpl
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Tata Punch CNG Pure car
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Rs. 7.30 Lakh
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KIA Carens Premium (O) 1.5L 7 Seater Petrol MT car
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Rs. 11.41 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
8.20 Lakh
Price Breakup
13.22 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
CNG
Petrol
User Rating
4.1
4.3
Boot Space (Litres)
210 Litres
216 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
72.41 bhp @ 6000 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
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Exterior

Sunroof
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
check
check
Rain Sensing Wipers
Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight
Projector headlight
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Independent& Lower Wishbone Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
185/70 R15
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
185/70 R15
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
5 meters
10.2 meters
Tyre Size Spare
185/70 R15
195/65 R15
Wheels Size
R15
R15

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
Shift Indicator
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
Voice Command
Infotainment Screen
check
Multifunction Display
check
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
Gesture Control
-
Integrated Music System
check
Speakers
-
AM/FM Radio
check
USB Compatibility
check
Wireless Charger

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/100000 Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 5 Years/125000 Kms
Upto 5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1199 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
1.2 Revotron
Smartstream G 1.5
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
-
Fuel Type
CNG
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5
6
Power
72.41 bhp @ 6000 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 3250 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
26.99 km/kg
17.9 kmpl
Top Speed
150 kmph
174 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
-
AC
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check
Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
Heater
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check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Cruise Control
Start / Stop Button
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
2
-
Keyless Entry
Electronic Parking Brake

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
3827 mm
4540 mm
Width
1742 mm
1800 mm
Height
1615 mm
1708 mm
Wheelbase
2445 mm
2780 mm
Ground Clearance
187 mm
195 mm
No. of Seats
5
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres
45 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 Litres
4.2 Litres
Boot Space
210 Litres
216 Litres
Kerb Weight
-
1630 kg
Body Type
SUV
MUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • CNG variant offers a cost-effective and environmentally conscious driving option.
  • Ideal for urban commuting with easy navigation through city streets.
  • Thoughtfully designed interior for a comfortable and ergonomic driving experience.
  • Equipped with modern features like touchscreen infotainment, smartphone connectivity, ABS, and airbags.
  • It offers 3 engine options to suit various needs
  • The Carens offers a premium cabin feel with 6 & 7 seater option
  • It comes with features like a ventilated seat, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, an electric sunroof, wireless charging, automatic climate control and others
  • The safety kit includes 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ABS, VSM, and others
  • The space inside the cabin is sufficient to carry big families
  • The six-seater variant comes with second-row captain seats for enhanced comfort
  • The ride quality of the Carens is impressive, despite being a long vehicle it gives normal car-like road manners
  • The one-touch topple-down second-row seats give easy access to the third-row
  • Availability of automatic transmission in all three powertrain options
Cons
  • Challenges with the availability of CNG refueling stations in certain regions.
  • Installation of CNG tanks may affect cargo space compared to conventional variants.
  • The pricing of the top-spec variant is too high
  • Six-seater configuration is available in the top-spec variants only
  • The third row feels a little crammed mostly suitable for kids
  • The positioning of the air purifier eats up the kneeroom of the second-row passenger behind the driver
  • The reliability of the DCT gearbox is a question
  • It misses on some features such as a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, and some others
  • The diesel engine does not offer a proper manual gearbox, it comes with an iMT unit
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Detailed Comparison of Tata Punch CNG and KIA Carens

Safety

Punch CNG comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Carens has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

Punch CNG has doors and seats. It is an with 210 Litres boot space, 60 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 187 mm. It is 1742 mm wide, 1615 mm high and 3827 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2445 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Carens is an with doors and seats ,45 Litres fuel tank capacity, 216 Litres boot space, 195 mm ground clearance.It has 1708 mm height, 4540 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1630 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Tata Punch CNG comes with FWD and 5 Manual transmission. And Carens comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission.

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Tata Punch CNG and KIA Carens Owner Reviews

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      Jay singh
      05 Sep 2025
      5.0

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    • R
      Ram
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      Excellent and wonderful car! I’m very excited about it, and we’ve finally decided to purchase it as our second car as well. Tata products are trustworthy and reasonably priced—perfect for medium-income people, with reliable service and support.
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      Chetan
      1 Month ago
      3.8
      We have almost driven 20k in 2year. It is excellent car in this segment. Overall rating for comfort-4, durability-4, value for money-5. Mileage is very nice.
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      AAYUSH YADAV
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Tata Punch CNG is the best car to buy in this segment. It offers excellent safety features, great comfort, and the added benefit of fuel efficiency with CNG. If you have the budget, it's a must-buy. Plus, you're supporting a reliable Indian brand—highly recommended.
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      Shubham Mante
      2 Month ago
      4.6
      I am not saying much more about this car.. But this car is just outstanding in this segment. :-) ☺️
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