11 Most Fuel-Efficient Diesel BS6 Cars In India: From Honda WR-V To Hyundai Aura

by Mohammed Burman | 26/01/2021
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Below is a list of 11 11 Most Fuel-Efficient Diesel BS6 Cars In India, which include models like Honda WR-V and Hyundai Aura. Read on for more details.

The list of diesel cars with the most decent fuel economy has altered a lot for the last few years. Since the BS6 emission standards take effect in April this year, some well-known diesel motors such as Renault-Nissan K9K unit and Fiat’s Multijet have been discontinued. Nevertheless, other automakers like Ford, Honda, Tata and Hyundai have been offering smaller oil burners. Therefore, these manufacturers have some of the most fuel-efficient cars. Scroll down to discover 11 diesel BS6 cars in India with the most decent fuel mileage nowadays.

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11. Honda WR-V: 23.7 kmpl

The Honda WR-V receives its power from a tractable and audible 1.5-litre 4-cyl i-DTEC motor which can produce 100 HP against 200 Nm with fuel mileage of 23.7 kmpl. This has helped the base cross-hatch of the Japanese automaker compete against the Hyundai Venue (23.3 kmpl), Tata Nexon (22.4 kmpl) and Ford EcoSport (21.7 kmpl) in ARAI’s fuel mileage tests.

2020 honda wr-v front three quarters

Diesel Honda WR-V Specifications

Engine

1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel

Power

100 HP

Torque

200 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT

ARAI Fuel Mileage

23.7 kmpl

Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)

INR 9.80 lakh - INR 10.99 lakh

10. Ford Freestyle: 23.8 kmpl

The 1.5-litre 4-cyl motor on the Ford Freestyle is a striking example of a small diesel motor which can do a good job. Of the two powertrain options, it is the diesel unit that is far more suitable for the cross-hatch’s fun-to-drive nature. The Freestyle is the only BS6 diesel cross-hatch in its class; neither the Mahindra KUV100 NXT nor the Maruti Ignis offers this option.

ford freestyle front three quarters

Diesel Ford Freestyle Specifications

Engine

1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel

Power

100 HP

Torque

215 Nm

Transmission

5-speed MT

ARAI Fuel Mileage

23.8 kmpl

Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)

INR 8.14 lakh - INR 8.79 lakh

9. Kia Sonet: 24.1 kmpl

The Kia Sonet is powered by a 1.5-litre oil burner which can deliver an ARAI-certified fuel mileage of 24.1 kmpl in the manual version, which makes it the most fuel-efficient diesel compact SUV in the Indian auto market. With a 6-speed AT, the Sonet has a fuel mileage of 19 kmpl, which helps it be one of the most fuel-efficient automatic cars on sale in India nowadays.

kia sonet front three quarters

Diesel Kia Sonet Specifications

Engine

1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel

Power

100 HP (MT)/115 HP (AT)

Torque

240 Nm (MT)/250 Nm (AT)

Transmission

6-speed MT/6-speed torque convertor.

ARAI Fuel Mileage

24.1 kmpl (MT)/19 kmpl (AT)

Price (ex-showroom, India)

INR 8.05 lakh- INR 12.89 lakh

8. Honda City: 24.1 kmpl

The Honda City is also powered by the 1.5-litre 4-cyl oil burner which has a decent fuel mileage of 24.1 kmpl. This motor is also tractable from low revs with a minimal turbo lag and a linear power build, which helps the car deliver a more refined performance. The new-gen Honda City is one of the most expensive cars on this list.

2020 honda city front three quarters

Diesel Honda City Specifications

Engine

1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel

Power

100 HP

Torque

200 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT

ARAI Fuel Mileage

24.1 kmpl

Price (ex-showroom, India)

INR 12.4 lakh - INR 14.65 lakh

7. Ford Figo & Aspire: 24.4 kmpl

For the Ford Figo and its close sibling, the Aspire, the American automaker’s 15-litre oil burner even does a better job by delivering an ARAI fuel mileage of 24.4 kmpl on both vehicles despite the 15kg difference in their kerb weight figures. The Figo diesel directly competes against the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios while the Ford Aspire takes on the likes of the Honda Amaze and Hyundai Aura.

ford figo side profile angle

ford aspire side profile angle

Diesel Ford Figo & Aspire Specifications

 

Figo

Aspire

Engine

1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel

1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel

Power

100 HP

100 HP

Torque

215 Nm

215 Nm

Transmission

5-speed MT

5-speed MT

ARAI Fuel Mileage

24.4 kmpl

24.4 kmpl

Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)

INR 7.55 lakh - INR 8. 15 lakh

INR 8.29 lakh - INR 8.69 lakh

6. Honda Amaze: 24.7 kmpl

The Honda Amaze receives its power from a 100 HP 1.5-litre oil burner which is paired with a 5-speed MT/CVT. The diesel manual version has a fuel mileage of 24.7 kmpl while the automatic version’s figure is 21 kmpl. The Amaze diesel is the second most fuel-efficient compact sedan available in the Indian auto market.

honda-amaze front three quarters

Diesel Honda Amaze Specifications

Engine

1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel

Power

100 HP (MT)/80 HP (AT)

Torque

200 Nm (MT)/160 Nm (AT)

Transmission

5-speed MT/CVT

ARAI fuel mileage

24.7 kmpl (MT)/ 21 kmpl (AT)

Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)

INR 7.63 lakh - INR 9.99 lakh

5. Hyundai Verna: 25 kmpl

Recently receiving a new update with a new 1.5-litre oil burner shared with the Hyundai Creta, the Verna is surely attractive to the buyers. The diesel manual version comes with a fuel mileage of 25 kmpl while the automatic one can deliver 21.3 kmpl.

2020 hyundai verna front three quarters

Diesel Hyundai Verna Specifications

Engine

1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel

Power

115 HP

Torque

250 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT/6-speed torque convertor

ARAI fuel mileage

25 kmpl (MT)/21.3 kmpl

Price (ex-showroom, India)

INR 10.73 lakh - INR 15.58 lakh

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4. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: 25.1 kmpl

The 1.2-litre U2 CRDi engine from Hyundai is the smallest motor which is on offer now in India. This motor produces 75 HP and is mated to a 5-speed MT/AMT unit in the Grand i10 Nios. The diesel MT Nios has a fuel mileage of 25.1 kmpl; the figure of the diesel AMT version is expected to be close to that of the manual counterpart. While the Grand i10 Nios diesel is the most fuel-efficient diesel hatchback in its segment, the car is the third most fuel-economical hatchback in the Indian auto market.

hyundai grand i10 nios front three quarters

Diesel Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Specifications

Engine

1.2-litre 3-cyl turbo diesel

Power

75 HP

Torque

190 Nm

Transmission

5-speed MT/AMT

ARAI Fuel Mileage

25.1 kmpl

Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)

INR 7.60 lakh - INR 8.35 lakh

3. Tata Altroz: 25.11 kmpl

The new premium hatchback from Tata used to be the most fuel-efficient diesel hatchback in the Indian auto market with an ARAI fuel mileage of 25.11 kmpl. The Tata Altroz is powered by a 1.5-litre Revotoq motor which can generate 90 HP and is coupled with a 5-speed MT. Recently, the newly-launched Hyundai i20 overtakes the Altroz to become the most fuel-efficient hatchback in India.

Diesel Tata Altroz Specifications

Engine

1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel

Power

90 HP

Torque

200 Nm

Transmission

5-speed MT

ARAI Fuel Mileage

25.11 kmpl

Price (ex-showroom, India)

INR 6.99 lakh - INR 9.09 lakh

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2. Hyundai i20: 25.2 kmpl

As mentioned above, the third-gen Hyundai i20 is currently the most fuel-efficient hatchback on offer in India. The hatchback borrows the 1.5-litre oil burner which is well-known for its efficiency and flexibility from the Venue. The diesel Hyundai i20 is easy to live with, both on the highway and in the city.

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Diesel Hyundai i20 Specifications

Engine

1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo diesel

Power

100 HP

Torque

240 Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT

ARAI Fuel Mileage

25.2 kmpl

Price (ex-showroom, India)

INR 8.20 lakh - INR 10.60 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

1. Hyundai Aura

Like the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, the Hyundai Aura, the currently most fuel-efficient car in India, also serves as the power source for the Aura. While the diesel AMT Aura can deliver a fuel mileage of 25.40 kmpl, the manual version’s figure is also impressive, being 25.35 kmpl.

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Diesel Hyundai Aura specifications

Engine

1.2-litre 3-cyl turbo diesel

Power

75 HP

Torque

190 Nm

Transmission

5-speed MT/AMT

ARAI Fuel Mileage

25.35 kmpl (MT)/25.40 kmpl (AMT)

Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)

INR 7.80 lakh - INR 9.28 lakh

Below is the list of 11 most fuel-efficient diesel BS6 cars in India. A car with a decent fuel mileage will help the owner save a great deal of money in the long run. Therefore, do not hesitate to go to one of the car manufacturers' dealership to get one and enjoy its impressive fuel efficiency.

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