Changan Deepal S07 vs Tata Punch

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
VS
Tata Punch in South Africa

Tata Punch

Creative+ AMT Petrol 5-Speed AMT Current
ZAR 339,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 65 kW 🔧 115 Nm ⛽ 17.86 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Tata Punch: the short answer

Deepal S07 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Punch.

Punch starts ZAR 751,000 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · Punch from ZAR 244,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 Punch
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW Punch65 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm Punch115 Nm @ 3250 rpm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable Punch1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable Punch17.86 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm Punch187 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Punch

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Punch

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Deepal S07 Punch
Model Introduced Year 2025 2025
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. First-generation South African-market Tata Punch compact five-door SUV
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2025
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Coupe SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV Compact SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car Passenger Car
Spec Deepal S07 Punch
Length 4750 mm 3827 mm
Width 1930 mm 1742 mm
Height 1625 mm 1615 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2445 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 159 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 35 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 366 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 1059 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 1483 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 424 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 5.0 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1000 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 940 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 870 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 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: Deepal S07 65 vs Punch 31.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Punch 68.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Punch 44.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Punch 61.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Deepal S07 leads by 27 points

Deepal S07 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Punch.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 27 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 27 points
50
#2

Punch

67% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 68 Check Performance 31
Performance 31
Efficiency 68
Safety 44
Practicality 61
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Deepal S07 +34 Efficiency Deepal S07 +22 Safety Deepal S07 +48 Practicality Deepal S07 +5

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

Punch

Performance 31/100
Efficiency 68/100
Safety 44/100
Practicality 61/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 50 pts for Punch

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Punch may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Deepal S07 vs Punch questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.