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All about Upcoming small SUVs Renault Kiger vs Tata Punch ✓ Specification ✓ Price ✓ Mileage ✓ Color ✓ Features ✓ ABS ✓ Comparison.
last updated on: 25-04-2022
Having made an impact with the innovative, 7-seat Triber last year, Renault India has finally launched its much-awaiting compact SUV in India – the Kiger. The Kiger is a Renault’s smallest SUV for India till the date. The Renault Kiger made its global debut on January 28, 2021. Not only has its mass production commenced at Renault India’s manufacturing facility in Oragadam, Chennai, its dealer dispatches have also started. The Renault Kiger has been launched in India, with introductory prices starting from Rs 5.45 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). Renault’s first compact SUV can be had in four trim levels and four engine-gearbox combinations. Based on the same CMF-A+ platform as the Triber, the Kiger shares the same engine and transmission options as well. The Renault Kiger rivals other sub-4m SUVs like the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Toyota Urban Cruiser.
Another side, Tata has launched the Punch with a starting price of Rs. 5.49 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi), today in India. “Punch” micro-SUV car can be pre-booked officially with Rs. 21,000/-*. Based on the ALFA architecture that also underpins the Altroz too. With a youthful exterior design and a contemporary interior, the Punch comes with plentiful features current buyers look for in a car from the affordable segment. Tata Motors claims that the Tata Punch comes with a great look and powerful features at an affordable price, after which there is a ruckus in the market. Showcased as pre-production concept of a ‘micro SUV’ at the 2020 Auto Expo. Tata Punch powered by an 1199cc, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine good for 86 PS and 113 Nm of torque powers the car. The engine is to a 5-speed manual, while there is also the option of a 5-speed AMT for all but the base variant. Today we are comparing these two most popular SUVs in the below.
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Renault Kiger vs Tata Punch – Engine Specifications
| Petrol engine | Renault Kiger | Renault Kiger |
| Engine type | 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine | 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 997 cc |
| No. of cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Power | 99 bhp @ 5,000 rpm | 71 bhp @ 6,250 rpm |
| Torque | 152 Nm @ 2,200 rpm | 96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | 5-speed Manual or Automatic |
| Emission Standard | BS-6 | BS-6 |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD | FWD |
| Petrol engine | Tata Punch | |
| Engine type | 1.2-litre Revotrone Petrol engine | |
| Displacement | 1,199 cc | |
| No. of cylinders | 3 | |
| Power | 84 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | |
| Torque | 113 Nm @ 3,300 rpm | |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual or Automatic | |
| Emission Standard | BS-6 | |
| Drivetrain Layout | FWD |
Renault Kiger vs Tata Punch – Dimensions
| Dimensions | Tata Punch | Renault Kiger |
| Length | 3,827 mm | 3,991 mm |
| Width | 1,742 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,445 mm | 2,500 mm |
Renault Kiger vs Tata Punch – Design
The Renault Kiger is based on the CMFA+ platform that also underpins the Triber, Kwid and the Nissan Magnite. Design wise, the Kiger sports a sculpted bonnet and a large ‘winged’ front grille (with honeycomb-shaped chrome elements) and split, all-LED headlight setup. At the side, Renault has given the Kiger flared wheel arches and a downward sloping roofline that ends in a blacked-out C-pillar.At the rear, there are distinctive C-shaped LED tail-lights and the Kiger also gets a small spoiler element and faux-aluminium skid plate.
On the other hand, The production-ready HBX (Now Punch) will be based on Tata’s Impact 2.0 design language, which will lend it a macho looking front fascia with a split headlamp setup. The car could also come equipped with faux skid plates on both ends, which will enhance its rugged and SUV-ish appeal. At the rear will be tri-arrow shaped LED tail lights, which were seen on the car’s test mule.
Interior
Inside, the Kiger gets a layered dashboard with glossy black and chrome highlights on the centre console and steering wheel. An 8.0-inch touchscreen is mounted high on the centre of the dash above the central AC vents, and almost in-line with a 7.0-inch TFT digital instrumentation display. A number of switches, stalks and the steering wheel are shared with the Triber, though the Kiger’s steering unit gets controls for the infotainment system.The cabin is also practical, with Renault claiming a total of 29 liters of storage compartments available inside.
Another side, Tata HBX (Now Punch) car interiors are concerned, This car is designed to be a super compact SUV while retaining the majority of the features of a full-size SUV. The car has also been retained as per the auto expo model. Golden highlights have been removed, but you won’t complain about it either. The flat-bottom steering, infotainment system with a 7.0-inch touchscreen music system, automatic dual climate control, multi-functional steering wheel, power steering, power window and much more.
Renault Kiger vs Tata Punch – Features
| Standard Features | |
| Tata HBX concept | Renault Kiger |
| – 7.0-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system – Semi-digital instrument cluster – Audio system with four speakers – Steering mounted controls – Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Support – Electric adjust wing mirrors – a USB charging socket and full wheel covers – Steering mounted audio controls – LED DRLs with Projector headlamps – Front and Rear Power Windows – Follow-me-home headlamps – Cruise Control – 15-inch stylist steel wheels – Automatic climate control – Automatic engine start/stop – Keyless entry | – 8.0-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system – Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support – Digital instrument cluster – LED Automatic headlamps with tail-lamps – Roof-integrated spoiler and usable roof-rails with big fenders – Side air-con vents – Dual glove-box – Multi-function 3-spoke steering wheel – Steering mounted audio controls – Auto climate control – Rear AC vents – Engine start/stop button |
| Safety Features | |
| – Dual-front Air-bags – ABS with EBD – Brake assist and ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) – Seat Belt Warning – Hill Descent Control – Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – Traction Control System – Rear-view camera – ISOFIX Child safety locks – Front and Rear Parking Sensors Central locking | – Four Air-bags – ABS with EBD – Electronic Stability Control – ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts – Rear Parking Sensors – Rear Parking Camera with Guidance – Front Seat-belt Reminders – Speed Sensing Door Lock |
Renault Kiger vs Tata Punch – Mileage
| Variants Name | Transmission Type | Fuel Type | Mileage |
| Tata Punch | Manual | Petrol | 18.97 kmpl |
| Tata Punch | Automatic | Petrol | 18.82 kmpl |
| Renault Kiger (999 cc) | Manual | Petrol | 20.0 kmpl |
| Renault Kiger (999 cc) | Automatic | Petrol | 20.0 kmpl |
| Renault Kiger (997 cc) | Manual | Petrol | 20.0 kmpl |
| Renault Kiger (997 cc) | Automatic | Petrol | 20.0 kmpl |
Renault Kiger vs Tata Punch – Colour
| Tata HBX concept | Renault Kiger |
| – Atomic Orange – Calypso Red – Daytona Grey – Meteor Bronze – Orcus White – Tornado Blue – Tropical Mist | – Caspian Blue – Moonlight Silver – Planet Grey – Ice Cool White – Mahogany Brown – Caspian Blue with Black roof – Radiant Red with Black roof – Ice Cool White with Black roof – Moonlight Silver with Black roof – Planet Grey with Black roof – Mahogany Brown with Black roof |
Renault Kiger vs Tata Punch – Ex-showroom Price
| Tata Punch | Renault Kiger |
| INR 5.49 – 9.09 lakhs. | INR 5.64 – 10.09 lakhs. |