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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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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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.
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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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.
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 |
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 |
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.
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) |
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.
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.