1. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Starting the list off with one of the most coveted hatchbacks in India, the Grand i10 Nios is the perfect family-car with impressive specs and performance.

Apart from its great mileage, the car’s powerful diesel engine can produce a power of up to 75PS with 190Nm torque. It is available in 5 variants in the market.

• Mileage - 26.2kmpl
• Engine Displacement – 1186 cc
• Price – Starts from Rs.5.04 lakh
• Awards – It collected Droom Auto Award’s “New Hatchback of the Year” for 2020. (1)

2. Maruti Suzuki S-Cross

This is one of the crossover vehicles from Maruti, which offers top-notch performance, both in terms of fuel efficiency and power.

It is available in four variants, namely – Sigma, Delta, Zeta and Alpha. The car features a 1.3-litre diesel engine which is capable of generating a power of 89Ps with a torque of 200Nm.

However, you must note that the diesel variant of the car is only available with BS-IV emission standard.

• Mileage – Up to 25kmpl
• Engine Displacement –1248 cc
• Price – Rs.8.80 lakh

3. Honda Amaze

Easily one of the highest mileage diesel cars in India, this offering from Honda excels in both looks and performance.

This car is equipped with a 1.5-litre diesel engine with a 5-speed manual transmission.

The Amaze is available in 4 variants – VX, V, S and E and is known for being a no-nonsense vehicle, perfect for daily commutes.

• Mileage – Up to 24.7kmpl
• Engine Displacement – 1498 cc
• Price – Starts at Rs.7.55 lakh
• Awards – Honda Amaze was presented with the Sedan of the Year award in the 2018 Tech and Auto Awards. (3)

4. Ford Figo

Ford Figo is one of the highest mileage diesel cars in India to have received a BS-VI emission standard upgrade.

It sports a 1.5-litre diesel engine capable of producing a power of 100PS and a 215Nm torque with 5-speed manual transmission.

It is also equipped with auto headlamps, touchscreen infotainment system, rain-sensing wipers and up to 6 airbags.

• Mileage – Up to 24.4kmpl
• Engine Displacement – Up to 1499 cc
• Price – Starts from Rs.5.39 lakh
• Awards – Ford Figo has more than 20 awards, including ICOTY’s - “2011 Indian Car of the Year” making it one of the most-awarded cars circa 2010-11. (4)

5. Maruti Suzuki Baleno

One of the best mileage diesel cars in India in 2020, the Baleno is available in 4 variants – Alpha, Zeta, Delta and Sigma. All four variants come with a diesel engine with a 1.3-litre motor capable of generating up to 75PS power and 190Nm torque.

Furthermore, with its impressive fuel efficiency and affordable price, it makes for one of the most frugal options in the market.

• Mileage – Up to 23.87kmpl
• Engine Displacement – Up to 1197 cc
• Price – Starts from Rs.5.63 lakh
• Awards – Maruti Baleno bagged the “Hatchback of the Year Award” at the 2017 Tech and Auto Awards. (5)

6. Hyundai Venue

It is a sub-4m SUV and is equipped with an engine with the latest BS-VI emission standards.

The 1.5-litre diesel engine of this car has one of the best mileage in this category of vehicles and is capable of generating maximum power of 100PS with 240Nm torque.

Apart from its performance, one of the most noteworthy features of this car is the integration of the company’s BlueLink technology, which allows you to use internet connectivity from your SIM card.

• Mileage – Up to 23.7kmpl
• Engine Displacement – Up to 1493 cc
• Price – Starts from Rs.6.70 lakh
• Awards – Hyundai Venue bagged ICOTY’s Car of the Year Award 2020. (6)

7. Ford EcoSport

One of the best mileage diesel SUVs in India, the Ford EcoSport sports a BS-VI compliant 1.5-litre engine, with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Capable of generating up to 100PS power and 215Nm torque, this car certainly impresses with its performance. It is also equipped with features like projector headlamps, cruise control, smartphone integration, automatic climate control, etc.

• Mileage – Up to 21.7kmpl
• Engine Displacement – 1498 cc
• Price – Starts from Rs.8.04 lakh
• Awards – In the 2014 Bloomberg-Autocar Awards, Ford EcoSport swept up six awards in different categories including “Car of the Year”. (7)

8. Tata Nexon

Another SUV worth mentioning in this list of top mileage diesel cars in India is the Tata Nexon.

It comes with a turbocharged diesel engine, which has been updated with the BS-VI emission standards. It also generates an output of 110PS power and a torque of 260Nm.

Some of the most attractive features of this car include an instrument cluster, which is digital, ABS, dual front airbags, electronic stability program, etc.

• Mileage – Up to 21.5kmpl
• Engine Displacement – Up to 1497 cc
• Price – Starts from Rs.6.94 lakh
• Awards – In 2018, this car collected several awards, including NDTV Car and Bike Awards’ “Design of the Year”. (8)

9. Hyundai Creta

In 2020, Hyundai launched the second generation of this particular car model, with BS-VI standard compliant engines. The car sports a 1.5-litre diesel engine with a power output of 115PS and 250Nm torque.

Further, the engine also features a 6-speed manual transmission and torque converter. You can choose from the 5 variants of Creta available in the market.

• Mileage – Up to 21.4kmpl
• Engine Displacement – Up to 1497 cc
• Price – Rs.9.99 lakh
• Awards – During 2015-2016, the Creta won 27 of the country’s most prestigious automobile awards, including ICOTY’s “Car of the Year”. (9) 

10. KiaSeltos

A mid-size SUV, the Seltos is easily one of the most fuel-efficient diesel cars in India. It is available in petrol, petrol turbocharged and diesel variants, wherein the diesel one is the most fuel-efficient with impressive mileage.

The 1.5-litre diesel engine includes a 6-speed torque converter and an output of 115PS power with 250Nm torque.

• Mileage – Up to 20.8kmpl
• Engine Displacement – Up to 1497 cc
• Price – Rs.9.89 lakh
• Awards – Kia Seltos was awarded “Car of the Award” in the 2020 Autocar Awards. (10)

These are 10 of the top mileage diesel cars in India that are not only affordable but also proffer an outstanding all-round performance.

However, you must remember that this is not an exhaustive list. There are several other cars in the market that offer the benefits of better fuel economy, alongside industry-first features. You must, thus, research extensively before settling on a car that you want to purchase!