Tata Punch CNG City Mileage Test – Real-World Tank-to-Tank Analysis

 If you're wondering how much mileage Tata Punch CNG offers in city driving, you're in the right place! In this blog, I’ve documented a real-world tank-to-tank mileage test conducted in typical city conditions of Firozabad.

Why This Test?

Although I’ve driven the Punch CNG multiple times in the city and on highways, I never officially recorded the city mileage. Today, I decided to check the actual city mileage using a tank-to-tank method. The aim was to understand how the car performs in real-world city traffic.

Starting the Test

The CNG was already almost full, but since the car had run around 16.7 km, I decided to top it up completely at a company-operated CNG pump in Firozabad. Surprisingly, only 2 kg CNG was filled, which indicates the tank was nearly full already.

Trip meter reset: 0.0 km
Weather: Rainy and pleasant
AC status: ON at 1st level
Traffic conditions: Mild to moderate city traffic

Drive Details

I covered daily errands and drove only within city limits. The trip meter gradually climbed and I noticed something interesting:

• First 19 km – No drop in fuel bars, which was impressive.

• The car drove through real city roads — signals, light traffic, and occasional stops.

• By the end of the test, the trip meter showed 30.9 km before I returned to the same pump for a refill.

Refill Details & Calculation

At the same CNG pump, I again topped up the tank. Here’s what the final stats looked like:

Distance Driven: 31 km
CNG Refilled: 1.3 kg
Cost: ₹122
Mileage:

$$\frac{31 \text{ km}}{1.3 \text{ kg}} \approx \textbf{23.8 km/kg}$$

So yes, in city traffic, the Tata Punch CNG gave an impressive mileage of around 24 km/kg, which is pretty efficient for an SUV-style hatchback.

Driving Experience in the City

Even after 18,000+ km of driving, I find the Punch CNG:

• Comfortable to drive

• Gives an SUV-like view with a visible bonnet

• Has smooth gear shifts and handling, especially in low gears

• Feels solid and confident even in traffic

Despite being a compact SUV, you don’t feel the stress of driving a “big” car in city lanes.

Final Verdict

If you’re planning to buy a Tata Punch CNG or already own one, you can expect a realistic city mileage between 22–25 km/kg, depending on AC usage and traffic. It performs better than expected, even in stop-and-go traffic.

Watch Full Video

Want to watch the entire mileage test in action? Watch the full video below:

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