Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Skoda Kylaq vs Tata Punch (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Fronx if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.51 kmpl).
- Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the most power (114 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (446 L).
- Pick the Tata Punch if you want the lowest starting price (₹5.70 Lakh).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Maruti Suzuki Fronx | Skoda Kylaq | Tata Punch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹6.85 Lakh – ₹11.98 Lakh | ₹8.00 Lakh – ₹14.50 Lakh | ₹5.70 Lakh – ₹10.67 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.2L NA Petrol / 1.0L Turbo Boosterjet Petrol / CNG | 1.0L TSI turbo-petrol | 1.2L Revotron 3-cylinder petrol / iCNG |
| Max power | 99 bhp | 114 bhp | 87 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, CNG | Petrol | Petrol, CNG |
| Transmissions | Manual, AMT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, Torque Converter AT | Manual, AMT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 20.01–22.89 kmpl (petrol), 28.51 km/kg (CNG) | 19.1-19.7 kmpl (ARAI) | 18.8-20.09 kmpl (petrol), 26.99 km/kg (CNG) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Boot space | 308 L | 446 L | 366 L |
Maruti Suzuki Fronx in short
The Fronx is a Baleno-based crossover coupe sold through Nexa, notable for reviving Maruti's 1.0-litre Boosterjet turbo-petrol engine. It straddles the premium hatchback and compact SUV spaces, rivalling the Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter and even the Nissan Magnite. Sharp pricing and a wide powertrain spread — NA petrol, turbo and CNG — have made it a strong seller.
Full Fronx prices & variants →Skoda Kylaq in short
The Kylaq is Skoda's first sub-4-metre SUV and its most affordable car in India, aimed squarely at the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. Every variant gets the willing 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo-petrol, giving it the strongest driving manners in its class. A five-star Bharat NCAP result seals its family-car credentials.
Full Kylaq prices & variants →Tata Punch in short
The Punch is Tata's micro SUV that regularly tops India's monthly sales charts, blending hatchback pricing with genuine SUV stance and 187 mm ground clearance. Built on the ALFA platform, it scored 5 stars at Global NCAP and takes on the Hyundai Exter and Maruti Fronx-lite end of the market. The twin-cylinder iCNG variant even offers a sunroof, a segment first at launch.
Full Punch prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Fronx vs Kylaq vs Punch — which should I buy?
Pick the Maruti Suzuki Fronx if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.51 kmpl). Pick the Skoda Kylaq if you want the most power (114 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (446 L). Pick the Tata Punch if you want the lowest starting price (₹5.70 Lakh). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Fronx, Kylaq, Punch?
The Tata Punch starts lowest at ₹5.70 Lakh, against ₹6.85 Lakh for the Fronx and ₹8.00 Lakh for the Kylaq (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Maruti Suzuki Fronx: not yet NCAP-tested; Skoda Kylaq: 5 stars; Tata Punch: 5 stars.