Indians have always favored diesel cars due to their high mileage. However, due to the mandate of BS-VI norms from April 2020, buying a budget diesel car has been ruled out.

We have made a comprehensive list of cars to help you choose your new diesel-driven ride.

Note: All of the prices here reflect the ex-showroom price in Delhi.

These cars have three distinct compartments, one for passengers, engine, and cargo each. These cars also come with all of the necessary setups for small families.

Let’s take a look at a few options when it comes to the best diesel cars in India.

1. TATA Altroz

This 5-seater hatchback from Tata comes with two engine options, petrol and diesel. Both these engines are BS-VI compliant and offer one mode of transmission- manual. The car offers a boot space of 345 litres. It is one of the best mileage diesel cars in India.

This vehicle is available in five distinct colour options.

• Ex-showroom price: ₹5.69 – ₹9.45 lakhs
• Engine displacement: 1199cc - 1497cc
• Seating capacity:  5 seats
• Mileage: 25.11 kmpl
• Key features: Power steering, power windows front, anti-lock braking system, air conditioner, driver airbag, passenger airbag, automatic climate control, fog lights – front, alloy wheels.

2. Hyundai Verna

Another model by Hyundai, which is compatible with the BS-VI compliances, Verna, is a sedan offering both luxury and comfort. With a spacious boot of 480 litres, this car is an investment worth making. Available in 12 variants and 3 engine types, you also get to choose from 6 colours depending on availability.

This car is also one of the highest mileage diesel cars in India.

• Ex-showroom price: ₹9.19 – ₹15.25 lakhs
• Engine displacement: 998cc - 1497cc
• Seating capacity:  5 seats
• Mileage: 17.7 to 25.0 kmpl
• Key features: Power steering, power windows front, anti-lock braking system, air conditioner, driver airbag, passenger airbag, automatic climate control, fog lights – front, alloy wheels.

3. Honda Amaze

A popular model from the trusted brand Honda, Amaze, is a 5-seater sedan, which complies with the BS-VI norms and is preferred by several Indians. The car offers a boot space of 420 litres and is available in 6 colours.

Manual and automatic transmissions are available, and there are 22 variants in total.

• Ex-showroom price: ₹6.22 - ₹9.99 lakhs
• Engine displacement: 1199cc - 1498cc
• Seating capacity:  5 seats
• Mileage: 18.3 - 24.7 kmpl
• Key features: Power steering, power windows front, anti-lock braking system, air conditioner, driver airbag, passenger airbag, automatic climate control, fog lights – front, alloy wheels.

4. Ford Aspire

One of the best diesel automatic cars in India by Ford, Aspire is a 5-seater sedan. The car is available in 4 variants and two engine options- petrol and diesel, both of which are BS-VI compliant.

The sedan is available in 5 colours and has two transmission modes- manual and automatic.

• Ex-showroom price: ₹7.27 – ₹8.72 lakhs
• Engine displacement: 1194cc - 1499cc
• Seating capacity:  5 seats
• Mileage: 18.5 - 24.4 kmpl
• Key features: Power steering, power windows front, anti-lock braking system, air conditioner, driver airbag, passenger airbag, automatic climate control, fog lights – front, alloy wheels.

5. Hyundai Aura

The perfect fusion of comfort, performance and better mileage is what Hyundai Aura has to offer. This car, which is one of the lowest-priced cars in India running on diesel, comes with a 1.2-litre capacity engine. There are 12 variants in this car to choose from, with both manual and automatic options combined.

The model has been giving tough competition to Honda Amaze with its performance and specifications. The model is also available in nine colours. The model is also one of the best diesel automatic cars in India.

• Ex-showroom price: ₹5.92 – ₹9.35 lakhs
• Engine displacement: 998cc - 1197cc
• Seating capacity:  5 seats
• Mileage: 20.1- 24 kmpl
• Key features: Power steering, power windows front, anti-lock braking system, air conditioner, driver airbag, passenger airbag, automatic climate control, fog lights – front, alloy wheels.

6. Ford Freestyle

Ford Freestyle is a hatchback that comes in both petrol and diesel engines and is BS-VI compliant. The model comes with a boot space of 257 litres and 6 variants. 

The hatchback comes with a manual transmission, and you can choose from 6 different colours with this model.

• Ex-showroom price: ₹7.27 – ₹9.02 lakhs
• Engine displacement: 1194cc - 1499cc
• Seating capacity:  5 seats
• Mileage: 20.1- 24 kmpl
• Key features: Power steering, power windows front, anti-lock braking system, air conditioner, driver airbag, passenger airbag, automatic climate control, fog lights – front, alloy wheels.

7. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

An improved version of the i10, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is a 5-seater hatchback that comes in 17 different variants and 3 engine options, including diesel, all of which are BS-VI compliant.

The car also offers two transmission options, manual and automatic. With a boot space of 260 litres, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is one of the best diesel cars in India when it comes to a compact car. A bonus is that the vehicle is available in 8 colours.

• Ex-showroom price: ₹5.92 – ₹9.35 lakhs
• Engine displacement: 998cc - 1197cc
• Seating capacity:  5 seats
• Mileage: 18.5 - 23.8 kmpl
• Key features: Power steering, power windows front, anti-lock braking system, air conditioner, driver airbag, passenger airbag, automatic climate control, fog lights – front, alloy wheels.

8. Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Venue, one of the premier diesel hatchback cars in India, is available in 19 variants, which come in 3 engine options and is also BS-VI compliant. Both manual and automatic transmissions are available. This SUV is of a compact structure and comes with a boot capacity of 350 litres.

There are seven available colours for you to choose from in this model too.

• Ex-showroom price: ₹6.92 – ₹11.76 lakhs
• Engine displacement: 998cc - 1493cc
• Seating capacity:  5 seats
• Mileage: 17.52 - 23.7 kmpl
• Key features: Power steering, power windows front, anti-lock braking system, air conditioner, driver airbag, passenger airbag, automatic climate control, fog lights – front, alloy wheels.

9. Ford EcoSport

Are you looking for a 5-seater SUV to satisfy the adventure junkie in you? Then you should opt for the Ford EcoSport. This model comes with both petrol and diesel engine options.

Speaking of choices, you get one also for the mode of transmission, manual and automatic.

• Ex-showroom price: ₹8.19 – ₹11.69 lakhs
• Engine displacement: 1496cc - 1498cc
• Seating capacity:  5 seats
• Mileage: 14.7 - 21.7 kmpl
• Key features: Power steering, power windows front, anti-lock braking system, air conditioner, driver airbag, passenger airbag, automatic climate control, fog lights – front, alloy wheels.

10. Tata Nexon

Nexon is an SUV by one of the most trustworthy brands, Tata. This 5-seater SUV comes with staggering 36 variants and is BS-VI compliant. The car comes in petrol and diesel engines to choose from and has two modes of transmission, manual and automatic.

This is one of the best mileage diesel SUVs in India by Tata and comes in 5 colour options.

• Ex-showroom price: ₹7.09 – ₹12.79 lakhs
• Engine displacement: 1199cc - 1497cc
• Seating capacity:  5 seats
• Mileage: 17.52 kmpl
• Key features: Power steering, power windows front, anti-lock braking system, air conditioner, driver airbag, passenger airbag, automatic climate control, fog lights – front, alloy wheels.