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Top 5 Affordable Diesel Cars in India: Mileage, Airbags, and Starting Prices Revealed!
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News18•05-10-2026, 07:00
Top 5 Affordable Diesel Cars in India: Mileage, Airbags, and Starting Prices Revealed!
- •The Tata Altroz Diesel starts at ₹8.29 lakh, offers 23.6 km/l mileage, a 5-star Global NCAP rating, and features a 1.5-litre Revotorq diesel engine.
- •Mahindra Bolero, priced from ₹8.49 lakh, is a rugged 7-seater SUV with a 1.5-litre mHawk75 diesel engine and around 16 km/l mileage.
- •Mahindra Bolero Neo, starting at ₹8.99 lakh, combines modern design with a ladder-frame chassis, a 1.5-litre mHawk100 diesel engine, and 17.29 km/l mileage.
- •Kia Sonet Diesel, from ₹9.19 lakh, boasts premium styling, 6 airbags, a 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine, and up to 22.3 km/l fuel efficiency.
- •Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel variants start at ₹9.36 lakh, featuring bold styling, 6 airbags, Level 2 ADAS, a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine, and 20.6 km/l mileage.
Key Questions Answered
The Tata Altroz Diesel has an ex-showroom starting price of ₹8,29,990 and delivers a claimed mileage of up to 23.6 km/l.
The top-spec variant of the Mahindra Bolero Neo features Multi-Terrain Technology with a mechanical locking differential to enhance its capability on challenging surfaces.
The ex-showroom price for the Mahindra Bolero starts at ₹8.49 lakh, while the Mahindra Bolero Neo starts at ₹8.99 lakh.
