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Top 7 Diesel Cars and SUVs in India Offering Great Mileage and Features
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News18•06-10-2026, 22:50
Top 7 Diesel Cars and SUVs in India Offering Great Mileage and Features
- •Tata Altroz Diesel starts at ₹8,29,990 and delivers an impressive mileage of 23.64 km/l with a 5-star safety rating.
- •Tata Nexon is a robust SUV featuring a 1.5-liter diesel engine, automatic gearbox, and a tank-like build.
- •Kia Sonet offers a powerful diesel engine with automatic options, ventilated seats, and 6 airbags for safety.
- •Mahindra XUV 3XO comes with a 1.5-liter turbo diesel engine, panoramic sunroof, and Level-2 ADAS.
- •Mahindra Bolero remains a middle-class and utility favorite, powered by a 1.5-liter mHawk75 turbo diesel engine exclusively.
- •Kia Seltos provides high-tech design, Level-2 ADAS safety, and robust diesel engine choices starting at ₹12.40 lakh.
- •Mahindra Thar OG features updated styling, a rear-wheel-drive mHawk diesel automatic option, and standard 6 airbags.
Key Questions Answered
The Tata Altroz Diesel is priced starting at ₹8,29,990 up to ₹11.00 lakhs. It is powered by a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder Revotorq diesel engine that produces 90 PS of power and 200 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
The Mahindra Thar OG offers a 1.5-liter D117 CRDe diesel engine generating 116.9 bhp and 300 Nm of torque on entry trims, alongside a larger 2.2-liter mHawk diesel engine producing 150.1 bhp and 330 Nm, and a 2.0-liter mStallion turbo-petrol engine producing 159.6 bhp.
The Mahindra XUV 3XO comes equipped with 6 standard airbags, Level-2 ADAS, and a 360-degree camera for enhanced safety.
