Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Tata Punch: what owners and experts say

Touchscreen responsiveness

Swift: Generally positivePunch: Generally negative

Swift: “Touch screen is really nice, 9in, and you get everything that you need in here — Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, you get Alexa connectivity as well, so it does have a lot going for it”

Punch: “The 7-inch touchscreen however remains the weak link inside the Punch's cabin - it gets the job done, but in slickness and speed and responses it is just no match for the unit on the C3.”

City drivability

Swift: Generally positivePunch: Generally negative

Swift: “As far as AMTs go it is very good, it's one of the best actually, and shifts as a result are relatively smoother... the [A]MT also gets a triptronic function which means you can slot it into M mode and get a bit more control”

Punch: “In the hills on CNG with four people and luggage it struggles on steep climbs; first to second gear there's more lag, and at low rpm it jerks a bit; drive on petrol there (translated from Hindi)”

Fit & finish

Punch: Generally positiveSwift: Strongly negative

Punch: “The Punch ICNG is an excellent option for those seeking an economical, compact, and practical highway cruiser. Its high seating position, robust build, and great sound system all add to its charm.”

Swift: “Now and then plastic parts keep making noise... sometimes the front wiper rubber, some noise comes from somewhere, goes away, comes back (translated from Hindi)”

Ride comfort

Punch: Strongly positiveSwift: Mixed reviews

Punch: “we had all but praises for the way Tata has nailed the punch's ride and handling balance, I mean this car exudes an underlying sense of toughness and it tackles bad and broken roads with a sense of authority and a sense of maturity.”

Swift: “Its ride is slightly on the stiffer side... at high speeds, body movements can be felt in the car quite sharply”

Driving position

Punch: Strongly positiveSwift: Mixed reviews

Punch: “what I like though is that you're seated a bit higher in the punch than in the extra so you can see the edges of the bonnet quite easily.”

Highway stability

Punch: Strongly positiveSwift: Mixed reviews

Punch: “where the punch does shine is when it comes to its highway manners. This car feels flat, drives in a composed manner, and it feels reassuring and confident from behind the wheel. And that it does much better than the Hyundai Xter.”

Swift: “One day going to Delhi a storm came on the GT Road with four people inside, and it swayed a lot in the wind... it's a bit light, that's why it swayed (translated from Hindi)”

Which is better, the Swift or the Punch?

Owners and experts rate the Swift better for touchscreen responsiveness and city drivability, while the Punch comes out ahead on fit & finish, ride comfort and driving position. Go for the Swift if touchscreen responsiveness and city drivability matter most to you. Pick the Punch if you care more about fit & finish and ride comfort.

Which is cheaper, the Swift or the Punch?

The Swift starts at ₹5.83 lakh and the Punch at ₹5.74 lakh ex-showroom, so they cost about the same to get into.

How did CarDhoondo compare the Swift and Punch?

We went through 23 owner and expert video reviews of the two cars, tagged every statement by topic, such as mileage or rear seat space, and scored how positive it was. Nobody paid for this comparison and it is not sponsored.