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You might think why is this comparison done, the Beat and the Punto are two opposites in terms of luxury and power. Well let’s put the paper aside and see the reality. Lots of them think it’s a Fiat and has more power and output. When you pin the accelerator pedal for power shifts the Beat boosts ahead of the Punto. The economy is superb with a hint of speed. The interiors are well garnished for luxury and power.

The Punto on the other hand is a hyped machine which can do wonders only if you are ready to listen to the car. It has superb handling and needs the hand of an expert to drive it around in style. The Beat on the other hand is easy to drive, free to abuse the accelerator anytime you wish. The need of a hatchback can arise when you need to take your family out or just push off the highway for a drive. Safety wise the Beat lacks behind but the top model is available which is at the cost of the basic Punto.

	Scooty Pep	Honda Activa
Engine Type	In-Line Engine	Petrol
Engine Description	1.2L 80bhp S-TEC II engine	1.2L, 1172cc, FIRE Petrol engine producing 68PS of max power with 96Nm of max torque
Engine Displacement (cc)	1199	1172
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Maximum Power	80 @ 6200 rpm	68PS @ 6000rpm
Maximum Torque	108 @ 4400 rpm	96Nm @ 2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	NA
Fuel Supply System	MPFI	NA
Turbo Charger	No	No
Super Charger	No	No

Chevrolet Beat LS		Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 Dynamic
Transmission
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear box	5 Speed	Five Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox
Suspension System
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut-Type with Anti-Roll Bar	Independent Wheels Suspension with McPherson Struts, Helical Springs
Rear Suspension	Compound Link Type	Torsion Beam, Helical Springs, Double Acting Telescopic Dampers and Stabilizer Bar
Shock Absorbers Type	Gas Filled	NA
Steering
Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Column	Tilt	Power assisted rack & pinion
Brake System
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Fuel
Mileage-City (kmpl)	14.5	12.0
Mileage-Highway (kmpl)	18.6	16.2
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity (liters)	50	45
Tires
Tire Size	155/70 R14	165/80 R14
Tire Type	Tubeless Radial Tyro	Radial/Tubeless
Wheel Size	14 inches	NA
Other Specifications
Seating Capacity	5	5 Persons
No of Doors	5	5
General Car Details
Country of Assembly	India	India
Country of Manufacture	India	India
Discontinuation Date	2025-01-01	2025-01-01
Introduction Date	2010-01-04	2010-03-15
Warranty Time	3 years	NA
Warranty Distance	100000 km.	NA
Price ex-showroom
Mumbai	Rs 3, 80, 094	Rs 4, 72, 784
Delhi	Rs 3, 62,353	Rs 4, 57, 167

Interiors and looks
Both of them have the same interiors space. They have the capacity to accommodate 5 adults with ease. Interiors of the Beat are bit less in the basic model. You might not find all that jazzy stuff in it which is seen in the Punto. The Punto on the other hand has all that you need to make it a future car. Both interiors are spacious and provide access to 5 adults with ease.

Handling quality
In this section the Punto goes ahead as it is superb to handle. Cornering on the Punto is like gliding over butter with a hot spoon. It will melt in any direction you head out with your spoon. The Beat has grunt in handling over corners. The reason for this is the height of the vehicle. The Beat is superb in straights and bit wobbly in turns compared to Punto.

Engine and feel
The engine of Punto is designed for luxury. You might not feel to leave the car anytime of the day. The engine from Fiat is simply perfect. 5 speed gear box ensures you to have a remote control car experience. The Beat engine is also superb, since both of them have 1.2 liter power house inside the bonnet they churn out lot of power.

Time to go to the ATM
This is a tough choice which can be solved with money and choice. Well if you have the money and think the name can pull off your profile the Punto is the best option. If you don’t wish to spend anything on the car for the next 3 years (Servicing cost included) then the Beat is the best option. It’s economical to run the Beat than spending all the time for Punto.