Diesel cars are very fuel efficient, especially in highways. This makes diesel cars an ideal choice for people who spend a lot of time travelling. As such, here’s the list top 5 most affordable diesel cars that you can buy in India.
Tata Altroz is currently the most affordable diesel car in India with a starting price of just Rs 8.15 lakh (ex-showroom) for the diesel variant. It is also the only affordable hatchback in India to sport a diesel powertrain.
The 1.5-litre, turbocharged diesel engine produces 88.78bhp of peak power and 200Nm of torque. This engine also comes exclusively mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Tata Altroz is also the safest hatchback in India with a 5-star safety rating for adult occupant protection from Global-NCAP.
The Mahindra Bolero Neo is a rugged sub-4m SUV with body-on-frame chassis, making it an ideal choice for those dealing with rural roads on a regular basis. Prices for the Mahindra Bolero Neo starts from Rs 9.63 lakh (ex-showroom).
Powering the Mahindra Bolero Neo is a 1.5-litre, turbocharged diesel engine with 98.6bhp of peak power and 260Nm of peak torque. This engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Despite being outdated years ago, the Mahindra Bolero continues to stun automotive journalists with consistent YoY and MoM sales figures. The rugged build quality and reliable powertrain make it ideal for rural parts of India.
Powering the Mahindra Bolero is a 1.5-litre, turbocharged diesel engine with 75bhp of power and 210Nm of torque. This engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and prices for the model starts from Rs 9.78 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Mahindra XUV300 is among the best-selling sub-4m SUVs in the market. Prices for the diesel variant of the Mahindra XUV300 starts from Rs 9.90 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base ‘W4’ trim level.
Powering the Mahindra XUV300 is a 1.5-litre, turbocharged diesel engine with 115bhp of peak power and 300Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed AMT unit.
The most affordable diesel-powered variant of the Kia Sonet SUV is priced at Rs 9.95 lakh (ex-showroom). It is also worth mentioning that the Kia Sonet is among the most feature-rich cars on this list.
Powering the Kia Sonet diesel variants is a 1.5-litre, turbocharged diesel engine with 114bhp of peak power and 250Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed automatic gearbox and a 6-speed iMT unit.
Though diesel cars are priced at a premium compared to their respective petrol-powered counterparts, diesel cars do offer better fuel efficiency and are much more suited to people who travel more.
