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Spec
Curvv
Punch
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupé SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Passenger Car
Spec
Curvv
Punch
Length
4308 mm
3827 mm
Width
1810 mm
1742 mm
Height
1635 mm
1615 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
159 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
35 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
366 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1059 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
1483 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
424 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
0 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
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
870 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
890 mm
Spec
Curvv
Punch
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
3
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
11.3:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
77 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
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
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
160 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Eco, City
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
61.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
108.6 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
Punch
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed AMT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
4.64
Number of Gears
7
5
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
Automated Manual Transmission
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Automated dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Automated manual gear selector
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
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
AMT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
5
Spec
Curvv
Punch
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
17.86 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
16.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
35 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
17.86 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
35
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
Punch
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Through PEPS
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Through PEPS
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Curvv
Punch
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Curvv
Punch
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Manual adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Manual slide and recline
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Tri Arrow Design Fabric Seat
Spec
Curvv
Punch
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
FATC
Power Windows
All Doors
Front Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
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
FATC
Spec
Curvv
Punch
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Floating 10.5" Infotainment System
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Connectivity
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
5
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
4" Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Standard
Front A and Fast C type USB
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10.5-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10.5-inch
Spec
Curvv
Punch
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
With Cornering Lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Orcus White with Black Roof, Tornado Blue with White Roof, Calypso Red with White Roof, Daytona Grey with Black Roof, Tropical Mist with Black Roof
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Curvv
Punch
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
20.3 deg
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
37.6 deg
Wading Depth
450 mm
370 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
22.2 deg
Spec
Curvv
Punch
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
195/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Steel spare wheel, 185/70 R15
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
16-inch
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Manual handbrake
Spec
Curvv
Punch
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Independent, Lower Wishbone, Mcpherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
Spec
Curvv
Punch
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
132 g/km
Spec
Curvv
Punch
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
2 years / 30,000 km
Spec
Curvv
Punch
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
New passenger vehicle
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Recommended retail price
Starting Price
449900
339900
Starting Price Zar
449900
339900
Spec
Curvv
Punch
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and Punch 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 Punch 31.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs Punch 68.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs Punch 44.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs Punch 61.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs Punch not separately scored.
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 12 points
Curvv has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Punch remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
Punch
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Curvv
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 50 pts for Punch
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Curvv leads. However, Punch may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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