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Curvv
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Puma
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Spec
Curvv
Puma
Model Introduced Year
2025
2023
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
First generation Puma in South Africa
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
New model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2024
Body Style
Coupé SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
Active
discontinued
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1325 kg
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Length
4308 mm
4186 mm
Width
1810 mm
1805 mm
Height
1635 mm
1531 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
456 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
1775 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
981 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
947 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
898 mm
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
3
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
170 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
160 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
128.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
Yes
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Yes
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Engine Position
-
Front Transverse
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
42 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Sport Partial Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Ambient Sport Lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Manual multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Manual multi-way
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Yes
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric 6-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Automatic AC
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Automatic AC
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Tyre Repair Kit
Air Conditioning
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Automatic AC
Rim Size
18-inch
19-inch Sport Alloy
Sound System
5
6
Unlocking
Standard
Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
12-inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
5
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
12-inch Full Digital
USB Ports
Standard
3
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10.1
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10.1
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Audio Speakers
5
6
Spec
Curvv
Puma
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Sport Rear Spoiler
DRL
Connected LED DRLs
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Connected LED DRLs
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
170 mm
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
225/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
19-inch Sport Alloy
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Yes
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid Disc
Spare Tyre
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Diameter
18-inch
19-inch Sport Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
1541 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1534 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Spec
Curvv
Puma
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
118 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Mild Hybrid
Noise Level
-
67 dB
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
Yes
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R5,000
Battery Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
-
Optional
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Private and family
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
459900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
449900
459900
Starting Price Zar
449900
459900
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
3
Warranty Years
5 years / 125,000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 125,000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
Curvv
Puma
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
18 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
16
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and Puma comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Curvv 39 vs Puma 40.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs Puma 64.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs Puma 98.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs Puma 59.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs Puma 43.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Curvv leads by 1 points
Curvv and Puma are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
Puma
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Curvv
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 61 pts for Puma
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Curvv leads. However, Puma may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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