Best Diesel Automatic Cars

We think that the new Mahindra XUV700 is the best automatic diesel car for your hard-earned money. The desi SUV comes packed with a long list of features and also comes equipped with the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). This system includes semi-autonomous driving features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, auto emergency braking and many more. The 182 bhp, 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine comes with a choice of both 6-speed manual and automatic gearboxes. Apart from that, the 6-speed automatic gearbox is well-suited for both urban and highway duties.

The automatic gearbox in the diesel variant of Hyundai Verna offers a great blend of performance and fuel economy. The gearbox is a 6-speed torque converter unit and offers smooth and fast gearshifts. The 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine in the Hyundai Verna pushes out 113.45 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. Apart from this, the Hyundai Verna offers a long list of features and a comfortable ride quality.

The diesel variant of Hyundai Creta comes equipped with one of the best automatic gearboxes in its segment. The 6-speed torque converter gearbox in the Hyundai Creta perfectly suits the character of the 5-seater mid-size SUV. The gearbox is mated to a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine with 113.45 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. Apart from that, this powertrain manages to find an almost perfect balance between performance and fuel efficiency. Moreover, the Hyundai Creta offers a long feature list and comfortable ride quality, making it a favourite among Indian consumers.

The Jeep Compass is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine with 168 bhp and 350 Nm of torque. This engine comes mated to an outstanding 9-speed automatic gearbox. Despite having a similar engine as the Tata Harrier or MG Hector, this gearbox transforms the way the 2.0-litre unit behaves. Apart from that, the Jeep Compass also comes equipped with an all-wheel-drive system.

The Kia Seltos is essentially a Hyundai Creta underneath. If you don’t find the looks of Hyundai Creta attractive, we are pretty sure you will like the Kia Seltos. Kia Seltos is powered by three engine options. The 1.5-litre diesel unit produces 113.45 bhp and 250Nm of torque. The automatic gearbox mated to the diesel engine is a 6-speed torque converter unit that compliments the purpose of the 5-seater mid-size SUV with great fuel efficiency and punchy performance.

The Toyota Innova Crysta Automatic variant now comes with a 2.4-litre turbocharged diesel engine with 147.51 bhp and 360Nm of torque. The automatic gearbox in the Toyota Innova Crysta is a 6-speed torque converter unit that compliments the nature of the vehicle. Now mated to a smaller engine, the Innova Crysta automatic offers even better fuel efficiency figures and emits lesser pollutants. Apart from that, it also offers one of the best rear seat experiences in the business and has been a favourite among businessmen and politicians alike.

Though the Tata Safari is based on the five-seater Tata Harrier, the seven-seater SUV narrowly edges ahead of the Tata Harrier to make its way into this list. The Tata Safari is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L diesel engine and produces 167.67 bhp and 350 Nm of torque. This engine can be specified with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The 6-speed automatic gearbox is a torque converter unit and offers seamless gearshifts in any condition.

Out of all the sub-4m sedans, the Honda Amaze has the most proportionate silhouette and unlike any car on this list, the diesel version of the Honda Amaze comes with a CVT gearbox. Honda even re-tuned the 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine to suit the nature of the CVT gearbox. The 1.5-lire engine now produces 79.12 bhp and 160 Nm of torque. This enables the sub-4m sedan from Honda to deliver excellent fuel efficiency figures in both urban and highway conditions.

The Hyundai Aura is the most fuel-efficient sedan in India with a fuel efficiency figure of 25.50 kpl. However, this fuel efficiency figure is rated for the Hyundai Aura equipped with the 73.75 bhp 1.2-litre diesel engine and 5-speed AMT gearbox. This makes the Hyundai Aura a decent choice for a small family who loves to go on long journeys.