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Tata Punch vs Citroen C3

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Tata Punch or Citroen C3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Punch and C3. Tata Punch Price starts at Rs.6.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Pure MT and Citroen C3 Price starts at Rs.6.16 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Live. Tata Punch is 3 cylinder, 1199 cc Engine can generate 84.82 bhp@6000 rpm power whereas Citroen C3 is a 3 cylinder, 1198 cc Engine can generate 80.87 bhp@5750rpm power. In terms of mileage, Punch provides a mileage of 18.97 kmpl (base model), and C3 has a mileage of 19.3 kmpl (base model).

Punch vs C3

Key HighlightsTata PunchCitroen C3
PriceRs.6.13 LakhRs.6.16 Lakh
Engine Capacity1199 cc1198 cc
Power84.82 bhp@6000 rpm80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Mileage/Range18.97 kmpl19.3 kmpl
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Tata Punch Pure MT car
Pure MT
Rs. 6.13 Lakh
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Live
Rs. 6.16 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Punch specificationsC3 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
6.88 Lakh
6.92 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
366 Litres
315 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1198 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
84.82 bhp@6000 rpm
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Punch Brakes, Suspension & TyresC3 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Rear Twist Beam with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
185/70 R15
195/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
185/70 R15
195/65 R15
Turning Radius
-
4.98 meters
Tyre Size Spare
185/70 R15
165/80 R14
Wheels Size
R15
R15

Exterior

Punch ExteriorC3 Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
Bootlid Opener
Electric Tailgate Release
Internal
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
Halogen
LED headlight
No
No
Projector headlight
checkYes
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
No

Instrumentation

Punch InstrumentationC3 Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
No
checkYes
Fuel level guage
-
Digital
Gear Indicator
No
-
Shift Indicator
No
checkYes
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Speedometer
-
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Punch Infotainment & CommunicationC3 Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Android Auto
No
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
No
Multifunction Display
No
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
No
Gesture Control
No
-
Integrated Music System
No
No
Speakers
No
No
AM/FM Radio
No
No
USB Compatibility
No
No
Wireless Charger
No
No
Basic Warranty
3 Years or 100000 KMS
2 years or 40000 KMS

Engine & Transmission

Punch Engine & TransmissionC3 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1199 cc
1198 cc
Engine Type
1.2 Revotron
PURETECH 82
No. of Cylinders
3
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
SOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Gears
5 Gears
Power
84.82 bhp@6000 rpm
80.87 bhp@5750rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
20.09 kmpl
19.3 kmpl
Top Speed
-
159 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Punch Comfort & ConvenienceC3 Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Automatic climate control
No
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
No
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
2
2
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
No
-
Parking Assist
No
No

Safety

Punch SafetyC3 Safety
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Not Tested
Airbags
2
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
No
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
No
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
No
Rear Middle Head Rest
No
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Punch Dimensions & CapacityC3 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3827 mm
3981 mm
Width
1742 mm
1733 mm
Height
1615 mm
1586 mm
Wheelbase
2445 mm
2540 mm
Ground Clearance
187 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 Litres
30 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 Litres
3.25 Litres
Boot Space
366 Litres
315 Litres
Kerb Weight
-
958 kg
Body Type
SUV
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Punch Pros & ConsC3 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • The Punch offers a distinct appearance with its SUV-inspired styling
  • Its interior provides good practical and utility space, ensuring functionality
  • Equipped with a multitude of features including a 7-inch Harman touchscreen, rain sensing wipers, automatic climate control, and an electric sunroof
  • The availability of dual-cylinder CNG technology gives usable boot space
  • Convenient 90-degree door opening allows easy ingress and egres
  • Enhanced safety is highlighted by its impressive 5-Star GNCAP rating
  • The Punch demonstrates refined road manners and commendable on-road stability
  • Customization packages are offered to enhance the car with additional features
  • Looks good and offers a striking design
  • Comes with a fuel-efficient 1.2-litre NA petrol and a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine
  • The 6-speed manual transmission is smooth and offers light gearshifts
  • The cabin is well laid out with practical storage spaces
  • It offers good features such as a digital instrument cluster, 10-inch infotainment with wireless connectivity among other features
  • It offers multiple customization options to suit different kinds of buyers
  • The suspension is comfortable and the hatchback offers good handling
Cons
  • The 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine lacks the refinement found in competitors' 4-cylinder engines
  • The cabin's width restricts accommodation to four adults, making it strictly a 4-seater
  • There's no provision for a turbo-petrol or diesel engine
  • The AMT transmission exhibits occasional jerkiness and feels sluggish
  • The NVH level leaves room for improvement; the engine lacks the desired refinement
  • The top-spec AMT variants surpass the Rs 10 lakh price bracket
  • Some features, including auto-dimming IRVM, 60:40 folding rear seats, rear armrest, and rear AC vents, are not available
  • The cost-cutting measures are noticeable within the cabin
  • There is no option for an automatic transmission
  • The top-spec variant is priced at Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom), which is relatively high for its segment
  • The integrated headrests are not ergonomically comfortable
  • The cabin width accommodates four adults comfortably, but fitting five people might be uncomfortable
  • The limited availability of service centers and dealer networks poses a concern for long-term reliability
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Detailed Comparison of Tata Punch and Citroen C3

Safety

Punch comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ASR / Traction Control, Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. C3 has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock.

Body

Punch has doors and seats. It is an with 366 Litres boot space, 37 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, C3 is an with doors and seats ,30 Litres fuel tank capacity, 315 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1586 mm height, 3981 mm length, 1733 mm width, and 958 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Tata Punch comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And C3 comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Tata Punch and Citroen C3 Owner Reviews

  • Punch Review
  • C3 Review
    • IK
      Iyyappan K
      14 Apr 2024
      Review for Tata Punch
      5.0
      IT IS THE BEST CAR TO THE INDIAN ROAD FAVORABLE AND ECONOMIC BASED VEHICLE.SAFETY AND BEST OFFER TO BUY FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS FAMILY AND FULFILL THEIR"S AMBITION OF LIFE.
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    • Mm
      Mir murtaza
      14 Apr 2024
      Review for Tata Punch
      4.2
      "After driving my car for a year, I've found its overall performance to be satisfactory, though not exceptional. While it reliably gets me from point A to point B, I've noticed some areas where it could be better. The engine provides adequate power, but lacks the punch I was hoping for, especially during acceleration. The handling is decent, but it could be more responsive and agile, particularly around corners. one area of concern is the fuel mileage, which is not great, leading to more frequent visits to the pump than I would prefer. In conclusion, while my car has served me well overall, there's definitely room for improvement in various aspects of its performance and build quality."
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      Bijender
      13 Apr 2024
      Review for Tata Punch
      5.0
      Feel happy and safe drive with family. Enjoy every moment drive soft. Feel happy with family tour. Any type of road drive is cool going. So exchange petrol punch with punch ev.
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      swarna
      09 Apr 2024
      Review for Tata Punch
      5.0
      It is the best and most comfortable way to travel. I love this car for the safety features that Tata gives me. The most trustworthy car I can suggest to anyone and everyone.
      Likes (2)
    • G
      Gautam
      30 Mar 2024
      Review for Tata Punch
      5.0
      Superb car, budget friendly car, Nice driving experience, No. 1 car.
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    • IK
      Indrajit Kumar Rajhans
      14 Apr 2024
      Review for Citroen C3
      4.2
      Overall good and exterior looking nice available in different different attractive colors , safety wise good , comfortable for back passengers, boot space not enough, overall I will give 8 points out of 10 .
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    • Ap
      Arvind patel
      5 Month ago
      Review for Citroen C3
      4.4
      The car is packed with advanced technology features, including a touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and a range of safety features such as airbags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control.
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    • K
      Kygghjjurt
      5 Month ago
      Review for Citroen C3
      4.4
      It is a compact car that is known for its impressive performance. The car is powered by a range of engines, including a 1.2-liter PureTech petrol engine and a 1.5-liter BlueHDi diesel engine. The petrol engine produces 82 horsepower and 134 Nm of torque, while the diesel engine produces 99 horsepower and 236 Nm of torque.
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    • RS
      Rafi Shaik
      5 Month ago
      Review for Citroen C3
      4.4
      Good.i feel very happy for these features.so I comfort at road.so travelling sevare places Price point of view it is very good and engine also 1.2 l so I get this car very comfort feeling. Purchase this car is very good.the air cross also very good.in SUVs.finally it is very
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    • N
      Naveen
      6 Month ago
      Review for Citroen C3
      4.4
      This car is very beautiful and easy drive in the best car. Car mileage is best all car and space it between to safety is best all seat is safety is best car. This car is best safety zone and safety belt all interor best quality in this car.thanku you
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    Tata Punch and Citroen C3 FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Tata Punch?
    The on-road price of Tata Punch is Rs. 6.88 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Citroen C3?
    The on-road price of Citroen C3 is Rs. 6.92 Lakh in New Delhi.