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Hyundai i20 vs Tata Punchin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing EX 2025 vs Pure variants
The short answer

Hyundai i20 costs रु 3,03,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Hyundai i20 if
Hyundai i20 costs रु 3,03,000 less ex-showroom.
Choose the Tata Punch if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

At Rs 39.99 lakh, the Pure suits city/hill-road buyers who prioritize the 187 mm clearance, boot space and 5-star safety rating over outright power. Buyers wanting strong hill-climb performance with full load or maximum resale confidence should look elsewhere, given repeated complaints on both fronts. Value-conscious buyers comparing against India pricing may find this trim's Rs 39.99 lakh tag hard to justify per owner sentiment.

Pros
187 mm ground clearance suits Kathmandu/Pokhara's broken roads and mid-hill routes, a point Nepali owners specifically praise.
Front disc brakes on this trim aid stopping, and the Punch's 5-star Global NCAP rating is repeatedly cited by owners as reassuring.
366-litre boot space (ISO V215) is generous for a sub-4m compact SUV and fits occasional highway trips.
3827 mm length and 1615 mm height give a compact footprint with SUV-like stance that owners say works well in tight urban lanes.
Sold via Sipradi Trading, giving nationwide Tata service reach that is better than niche/EV-only Chinese brands, per Nepal notes.
Cons
Rear drum brakes (vs disc up front) are a lower-spec safety compromise on this base trim.
1199 cc, 87.8 PS petrol engine is called underpowered by Nepali viewers on steep loaded hill climbs like Kathmandu-Pokhara.
Owners flag rear seat space as tight for three adults on longer journeys.
Price at Rs 39.99 lakh is repeatedly criticized by Nepali buyers as much higher than India pricing and weak value-for-money.
Resale value and long-term reliability are viewed cautiously versus Toyota/Suzuki/Hyundai, per Nepal-specific sentiment.
Rural buyers worry about quick parts access despite Tata's growing city presence.
As of 30 Jul 2026
14 rows compared
Hyundai
रु 36,96,000Lowest price
Tata Punch price in NepalTata Punch price in NepalTata Punch price in NepalTata Punch price in Nepal
Tata
रु 39,99,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 36,96,000Cheapest
रु 39,99,000
Range, all variants
रु 36,96,000 – रु 46,96,000
रु 39,99,000
Variants on sale
3
1
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.
Sipradi Trading Pvt. Ltd.
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
1,199 cc
Max power
Not disclosed
87.8 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
115 Nm
Transmission
Not disclosed
Manual
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,445 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
187 mm
Boot space
Not disclosed
366 litres
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
38
58Better
Service centres
42Better
37
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛡️Safety
Not disclosed
·Brakes: Front (Disc); Rear
·Front Suspension: Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
·Rear Suspension: Semi-independent Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
As of 30 Jul 2026
✨Design & Exterior
Not disclosed
·Tyre Size (Pure): 185/70 R15
·Spare Wheel: 185/70 R15 Steel Wheels
As of 30 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Hyundai i20
Tata Punch

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 36,96,000
रु 39,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 25,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 8,485
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 37,29,985
≈ रु 40,32,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 44,436 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 48,079 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Hyundai i20 vs Tata Punch — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai i20 or Tata Punch?

As of August 2026, the Hyundai i20 starts at Rs 36.96 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 3.03 lakh less than the Tata Punch at Rs 39.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai i20 and Tata Punch in Nepal?

The Hyundai i20 costs Rs 36.96 lakh to Rs 46.96 lakh and the Tata Punch costs Rs 39.99 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai i20 or the Tata Punch?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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