Top 5 Diesel Cars of 2020 (Mileage King)

While the stricter emission norms have been shutting down diesel engines, they still provide a great fuel efficiency. Both petrol and diesel now cost quite similar with the added advantage of fuel efficiency in the Diesel engine. India is still some time away from the EV revolution and every car does not have CNG option. Which are the top 5 Diesel cars in India?

1) Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Though not the cheapest, this is the best entry-level Diesel car in our list. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Diesel costs between Rs. 8.36 lakh and Rs.9.86 lakh (On-road Mumbai). It comes with a 1.2-litre U2 CRDi Diesel engine which produces 73.97bhp/4000rpm and 190.24Nm/1750-2250rpm. You also get 26.2km/l of ARAI claimed mileage. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios comes with 37 litres of fuel tank capacity. Both manual and automatic transmission is present.

2) Honda Amaze

While there are other cars with Diesel engines in this segment, Honda Amaze is one of the best. Honda Amaze Diesel costs between Rs.9.09 lakh and Rs.11.88 lakh (On-road Mumbai). It comes with i-DTEC Diesel engine which produces 98.63bhp/3600rpm and 200Nm/1750rpm. You also get ARAI claimed fuel efficiency of with 24.7 km/l with this engine. Both manual and automatic transmission is present.  Honda Amaze Diesel comes with 35-litres of fuel tank capacity. More about Top 5 Diesel Cars Mileage in India for 2020 below.

3) Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon is one of the safest cars on the Indian roads. With 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP, nothing except Mahindra XUV300 comes close. Tata Nexon Diesel costs between Rs.10.06 lakh and Rs.15.26 lakh (On-road Mumbai). It comes with a 1.5-litre Revotorq Turbocharged engine which produces 108.5bhp/4000rpm and 260Nm/1500-2750rpm. The sub-compact SUV segment has become highly popular and Tata Nexon gives ARAI claimed mileage of 21.5 km/l.  The Tata Nexon also comes with segment-leading 44 litres of fuel tank capacity.  Both manual and automatic transmission is present with the car.

4) Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Creta is one of the largest selling SUVs in India and from Hyundai. Hyundai Creta Diesel costs between Rs.11.82 lakh and Rs.20.66 lakh (On-road Mumbai). You get a 1.5-litre U2 CRDi Diesel engine with this SUV which produces 113.42bhp/4000rpm and 250Nm/1500-2750rpm with manual transmission. Automatic transmission is also available with Hyundai Creta. With this SUV, you get ARAI claimed mileage of 21.4 km/l with 50 litres of fuel tank capacity. Hyundai Creta has many strong points which has led to huge sales of the SUV. More about Top 5 Diesel Cars Mileage in India for 2020 below.

5) Toyota Fortuner

Toyota Fortuner is the big daddy of all the SUVs in India. Fortuner is also one of the most expensive, yet the most famous/popular SUV sold in India. Toyota Fortuner Diesel costs between Rs.37.26 lakh and Rs.41.75 lakh.  Both manual and automatic transmission is present with this SUV. You also get 4×2 and 4×4 versions of the car. Toyota Fortuner comes with a 2755cc Diesel engine with turbocharger which produces 174.5bhp/3400rpm and 420Nm/1400-2600rpm. With manual transmission you get ARAI claimed fuel efficiency of 14.24 km/l with 80 litres of fuel storage capacity.

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