We Indians are deeply inclined towards fuel efficient cars and to keep up with the rising expectations for such vehicles, automakers are working relentlessly to bring in new car models that claim to deliver incredible fuel efficiency. It isn’t debatable that diesel engined cars are more fuel efficient than petrol cars, but with technological advancements, petrol cars are now able to deliver increased fuel economy. Here is a list of the Best Mileage diesel cars in India, curated by BP Auto Spares India, Exporters of Auto Parts in India, including Tata Indigo Parts, Tata Indica Parts and many more, based on the ARAI certified fuel efficiency figures, and no surprises here, it’s comprised entirely of hatchbacks and compact sedans.
Maruti Ciaz SHVS
Maruti Ciaz SHVS is positioned at the top of the best mileage diesel cars in India list with 28.09 kmpl mileage. It houses a 1.3 L MultiJet engine that makes 90 PS and 200 Nm.
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 1.3 L DDiS200 with Mild Hybrid Tech |
| Power | 89 BHP |
| Torque | 200 Nm |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 5-speed manual |
| Mileage | 28.09 kpl (claimed) |
| Price | Rs. 7.73 – 9.64 lakhs |
Maruti Baleno
Just below Maruti Ciaz SHVS is Maruti Baleno in our list of best mileage diesel cars in India with 27.39 KMPL mileage. It employs the same 1.3 diesel as the Swift/Dezire.
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 1.2 L Petrol/1.3 L diesel |
| Power | 83 bhp/74 bhp |
| Torque | 115 Nm/190 Nm |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 5-speed MT or CVT (Petrol Only) |
| Mileage | 21.7 km/l (P); 27.39 km/l (D) |
Honda Jazz
The 3rd in queue in our list of best mileage diesel cars in India is Honda Jazz powered by 1.5 L Diesel engine that also powers Amaze, BR-V and the City.
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 1.5 L i-DTEC Diesel |
| Power | 98 BHP |
| Torque | 200 Nm |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 6-speed manual |
| Mileage | 27.30 kpl (claimed) |
| Price | Rs. 7.00-9.10 lakh |
TATA Tiago
Tata’s brand new hatchback Tiago, with 1.05 L diesel mill generate a mileage of 27.28 kmpl.
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 1.05 L Revotorq Diesel |
| Power | 69 BHP |
| Torque | 140 Nm |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 5-speed manual |
| Mileage | 27.28 kpl (claimed) |
| Price | Rs. 3.95 – 5.61 lakh |
Maruti Ignis
Grabbing 5th spot on thelist of best mileage diesel cars in India is Maruti Ignis powered by the same 1.3 L diesel as every other Maruti product on this list with a 5-speed manual as well as a 5-speed AMT.
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 1.3 L Multijet Diesel |
| Power | 74 BHP |
| Torque | 190 Nm |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 5-speed manual/5-speed AMT |
| Mileage | 26.83 kpl (claimed) |
| Price | Rs. 6.39 – 7.46 lakh |
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