Best Mileage Diesel Cars under Rs.5 lakh

For the country to transition to electric vehicles completely, all the players in the automotive industry have to cooperate to achieve the goal due to which the transition can take considerable time. Meanwhile, customers who are in the market for diesel cars costing less than Rs.5 lakh can take a look at the makes and models of cars listed below:

1. Hyundai Grand i10 is priced at Rs.4.56-7.33 lakh and amongst the most sold B-segment hatchbacks in India. The safety features of this car include airbags, engine immobilizer, central locking, Anti-Lock Braking System, and parking sensors. It has a 1.2-litre engine that produces 81 bhp power and 114 Nm torque. The diesel variant has a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder diesel engine that produces 74 bhp power and 190 Nm torque. The engines are paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This car is good for city driving.
2. Maruti Suzuki Swift is priced at Rs.4.76-7.46 lakh and has been the top seller in the segment. It has a 1.3-litre diesel engine producing 75 bhp power and 190 Nm torque. It is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. It also comes with a 1.2-litre K-series petrol engine producing 83 bhp power and 115 Nm torque. The safety features of this car include Anti-Lock Braking System, engine immobilizer, optional airbags, and car locator. It competes with Ford Figo, Hyundai Grand i and Fiat Punto.
3. Tata Tigor is priced at Rs.4.65-6.96 lakh and has a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 84 bhp power and 140 Nm torque. The diesel variant consists of a 1-litre turbo 3-cylinder engine that produces 69 bhp power and 140 Nm torque. The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The car is available in 6 colour options - striker blue, platinum silver, pearlescent white, espresso brown, copper dazzle, and berry red.
4. Tata Tiago is priced at Rs.3.21-5.75 lakh and is powered by a 1.05-litre turbocharged diesel engine producing 70 bhp power and 140 Nm torque. It also has a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 84 bhp power and 114 Nm torque. The engines are paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The front wheels have disc brakes while the rear has drum brakes. The safety features of this car include dual front airbags and optional height adjustable seats. The Anti-Lock Braking System with EBD is available only in the top specifications XZ trim of Tata Tiago.

1. Maruti Suzuki Ignis costs Rs.4.56 lakh to Rs.8.08 lakh. This 5-seater hatchback has a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 83 bhp power and 115 Nm torque and a 1.3-litre diesel engine producing 74 bhp power and 190 Nm torque. The engine is paired with a 5-speed AMT gearbox. Ignis is available in 6 colour options.
2. Ford Figo is priced at Rs.4.8-7.8 lakh and is available in 7 colour options - absolute black, sparkling gold, smoke grey, ruby red, oxford white, ingot silver, and deep impact blue. It has a 4.2-inch display with an in-dash music system. The safety features of this 5-seater car include airbags, automatic climate control, ABS with EBD, and parking sensors. It is powered by a 1.2-litre engine producing 88 bhp power and 112 Nm torque. 2 other engine options include a 1.5 litre petrol engine producing 110 bhp power and 135 Nm torque and a 1.5-litre diesel engine producing 98 bhp power and 215 Nm torque. You can opt for Ford Figo if you are looking for fuel efficiency, decent performance, and good mileage.
3. Tata Zest is priced at Rs.4.88-8.59 lakh and is powered by a 1.2-litre MPFI Revotron engine and a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder diesel motor producing 88.73 bhp power and 200 Nm torque. The safety features of this car include Anti-Lock Braking System with EBD, front seat belts, engine immobilizer, and speed sensitive auto-door lock system. This sedan has premium styling, comfortable interiors, and diesel automatic system.
4. Chevrolet Beat is priced at Rs.3.92-5.88 lakh and has a 1-litre diesel engine producing 57.6 bhp power and 150 Nm torque and a 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 79.3 bhp power and 108 Nm torque. Both the engines are paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The car can go from 0 to 100 kmph in 15.5 seconds. It has a top-speed of 145 kmph. The safety features of this car include Anti-Lock Braking System, dual airbags, and front seat belts. If you are looking for value for money and good performance, this car delivers both.
5. Chevrolet Enjoy is priced at Rs.4.99-7.08 lakh and is considered to be among the most affordable, practical, and spacious multi-purpose vehicles in the segment. It is available in 7-seater and 8-seater options. The MPV is powered by a 1.4-litre petrol engine producing 98.82 bhp power and 131 Nm torque and a 1.3-litre diesel engine producing 73.77 bhp powers and 172.5 Nm torque. The engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The diesel variant can go from 0 to 100 kmph in 21.3 seconds. The safety features of this car include ABS with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), airbags, speed sensitive auto-door lock system, and 3-point ELR seat belts. Chevrolet Enjoy is a comfortable and spacious 7-seater with advanced safety features, offering decent performance.
6. Eicher Polaris Multix is priced at Rs.2.79-3.44 lakh and comes in 2 models AX + and MX. You can choose between bright yellow, soft silver, pure white, and rich red colour options.
7. Fiat Punto Evo is priced at Rs.4.82-9.95 lakh and powered by a 1.3-litre diesel engine and a 1.2-litre petrol engine which are paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Punto Evo has drum brakes on the rear wheels and ventilated disc brakes on the front wheels. If you are looking for value for money and superior performance, the new Punto Evo delivers both. It is also spacious and offers a good driving experience.
8. Tata Indica eV2 is priced at Rs.4.39-5.54 lakh and has a 1.4-litre CR4 diesel engine producing 69 bhp power and 140 Nm torque. It has a 5-speed manual gearbox. The ev2 is available in Porcelain White, Sea Blue, Spanish Tan, and Jet Silver colours. The car can go from 0 to 100 kmph in 18 seconds. The safety features of this car include child safety locks, high-mounted stop lamps, engine immobilizer, and 3-point ELR seat belts. Tata Indica offers space and quality driving experience as a cab.
9. Tata Bolt is priced at Rs.4.45-7.3 lakh and offers 2 engine options - a 1.2-litre MPFI petrol engine producing 90 nhp power and 140 Nm torque and a 1.3-litre diesel engine producing 75 bhp power and 190 Nm torque. The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The braking aspect of the car is improved by the use of Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with EBD and CSC. The safety features of the car include dual front airbags and speed sensor auto-locking patterns on all doors. This car is a good option if you are looking for a comfortable and spacious hatchback at an affordable cost.
10. Tata Venture is priced at Rs.4.77-5.9 lakh and is available in 3 variants - GX, VX, and LX. It runs on a 1,405 cc diesel engine. This 7-8 seater car is used for commercial purposes. It is a 4-door minivan with a 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It gives a power output of 71 PS and 135 Nm torque. The car has a 5-speed plus 1 synchromesh gearbox for smooth transmission. The GX variant of this model comes with safety features such as reverse guide system, front fog lamps, and engine immobilizer. This variant of TATA Venture also features keyless entry. Venture is ideal for commercial use, especially with good fuel efficiency and low price.
11. Tata Indigo eCS is priced at Rs.4.85-6.25 lakh and is considered to be the smallest sedan in the world. The car comes with 3 engine options - a 1.4-litre CR4 diesel engine producing 69.04 bhp power and 140 Nm torque, a 1.3-litre diesel engine producing 69.04 bhp power and 135 Nm torque, and a petrol engine producing 64.11 bhp power and 100 Nm torque. It can go from 0 to 100 kmph in just 18 seconds. The safety features of this car include Anti-Lock Braking System, LED stop lamps, and keyless entry and seat belt warning. The diesel variant is spacious, affordable, and fuel efficient.
12. Nissan Micra is priced at Rs.4.48-7.36 lakh and has a 1.2-litre petrol engine which produces 75 bhp power and a 1.5-litre diesel engine which produces 63 bhp power. You can choose between a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 5-speed automatic transmission. Micra is considered to be one of the most fuel-efficient Nissan cars. The safety features installed in this model include central door locking, driver airbag, engine immobilizer, seat belts, rear parking assistance, etc. The Nissan Micra uplift model has cabin space and offers excellent performance.
13. Chevrolet Sail Hatchback costs Rs.4.81 lakh to Rs.7.48 lakh. The updated model comes with 2 engine options - 1.3-litre diesel engine and 1.2-litre petrol engine. The 1.3-litre diesel engine gives a power output of 76.9 bhp and 205 Nm torque while the petrol engine produces 84.8 bhp power and 113 Nm torque. The car has a 5-speed gearbox for transmission. The car comes with various safety features such as dual horn, engine immobilizer, child-protection locks, 3-point ELR seat belts, airbags, etc. Chevrolet Sail Hatchback offers good performance, comfort, and is the most practical model of Chevrolet cars in the country.
14. Porsche Panamera is priced at Rs.3.01 lakh to 1.94 crore, offers supreme performance, can seat 4 passengers, and has 19 or 20-inch wheels based on the variant. The Panamera has 6 engine options. Turbo S has a 4.8-litre 8-cylinders twin turbo engine while the diesel variant has a 3-litre V6 engine. Turbo S engine has a power output of 570 bhp and 800 Nm torque. The diesel variant engine has a power output of 250 bhp and 550 Nm torque. The diesel variant car has a top-speed of 259 kmh. It can go from 0 to 100 kmh in 6 seconds. The Turbo S variant has a top speed of 310 kmh and can go from 0 to 100 kmh in 3.8 seconds.