MG Astor vs Tata Punch EV
The Punch EV is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹9.79 lakh against ₹9.79 lakh for the Astor. Only the Punch EV has been crash-tested (5 stars). Expert reviewers rate the Punch EV higher (9/10 vs 7/10).
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Astor vs Punch EV: specs and prices
| MG Astor | Tata Punch EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹9.79 L – ₹15.50 L | ₹9.79 L – ₹12.99 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | Manual, Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage / range | 9.39 km/l | 468 km range |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | 5-star (Bharat NCAP) |
| Expert score | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Variants | 8 | 6 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹13.56 L | ₹9.79 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the MG Astor or the Tata Punch EV?
- The Tata Punch EV starts at ₹9.79 lakh ex-showroom; the MG Astor starts at ₹9.79 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Astor or the Punch EV?
- Astor: not crash-tested yet; Punch EV: 5-star Bharat NCAP. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the Astor or the Punch EV?
- The Punch EV is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹9.79 lakh against ₹9.79 lakh for the Astor. Only the Punch EV has been crash-tested (5 stars). Expert reviewers rate the Punch EV higher (9/10 vs 7/10). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.