Nissan Magnite Facelift Vs Tata Punch Vs Maruti Fronx: Battle Of The Compact SUVs

The Magnite has the highest ground clearance though at 205 mm vs the Fronx at 190 mm and the Punch at 187 mm

The Fronx starts from Rs 7.5 lakh while the top-end is Rs 13 lakh. The Punch price range is between Rs 6.13 lakh and goes till Rs 10 lakh. The Magnite starts at Rs 5.99 lakh while the top-end variant is Rs 11.5 lakh.

Source : Somnath Chatterjee

The affordable SUV space has exploded over the years while now they are a more attractive alternative to a hatchback at this price. The Punch is one of the most popular options along with the Fronx but the new Nissan Magnite wants to grab a slice of this segment. Launched at Rs 5.99 lakh starting, the Magnite is one of the most affordable options so let us see how it compares with the other two.

Which is bigger?

The Nissan Magnite has a length of 3994 mm, width of 1758 mm along with a wheelbase of 2500 mm. The Punch, meanwhile, has a length of 3827 mm, width of 1742 mm plus a wheelbase of 2445 mm. The Fronx comes in with a length of 3995 mm, width of 1765 mm while having the longest wheelbase of 2520 mm. The Magnite has the highest ground clearance though at 205 mm vs the Fronx at 190 mm and the Punch at 187 mm. If we look at boot space, the Magnite has 336 litre boot capacity while the Fronx has a 308 litre boot and the Punch at 366l.

Which car has more power?

The Magnite has a 72bhp 1.0l petrol NA along with a 100bhp 1.0l turbo which comes with a CVT and manual while the 1.0 NA has an AMT option too. The mileage is around 17-20 kmpl combined. The Punch only has a 1.2l petrol with 87bhp with an AMT or a manual while there is a CNG option too. The mileage of the Punch is around 19-20 kmpl. The Fronx has an 89bhp 1.2 and a 100bhp 1.0 turbo. The 1.2l Fronx has an AMT option too while the 1.0 turbo has a CVT option. Mileage of the Fronx is around 20-23kmpl.

Which car has more features?

The Fronx gets features like 6 airbags, a 360 degree camera, a heads up display, connected car tech, wireless charging, climate control etc. The Magnite has a 360 degree camera, climate control, auto dimming IRVM, remote start keyfob, wireless charging, 6 airbags etc. The Punch gets sunroof plus the biggest touchscreen while having a rear view camera, wireless charging, climate control, 6 airbags etc.

Which car is more value for money?

The Fronx starts from Rs 7.5 lakh while the top-end is Rs 13 lakh. The Punch price range is between Rs 6.13 lakh and goes till Rs 10 lakh. The Magnite starts at Rs 5.99 lakh while the top-end variant is Rs 11.5 lakh.