Best Diesel Models

The Hyundai Aura is the most fuel-efficient sedan in India with a fuel efficiency figure of 25.40 kpl. However, this fuel efficiency figure is rated for the Hyundai Aura equipped with the 73.75 bhp 1.2-litre diesel engine and AMT gearbox. The Hyundai Aura will make a great family car and will suit urbanites even better with plenty of features. The feature list in Hyundai Aura includes an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 5.3-inch digital speedometer with MID, Cruise Control, Wireless phone charger, cooled glove box and many more. Safety features include Dual-airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX points, Rear parking sensors and camera, Day & night IRVM, Central Locking and many more. Other engine options include an 81.80 bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine, a 98.69 bhp 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 67,72 bhp 1.2-litre Bi-fuel unit (Petrol and CNG). Prices for the Hyundai Aura start from Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Thanks to the ultra fuel-efficient yet powerful 1.5-litre diesel engine (98.63 bhp), the Hyundai i20 is the most fuel-efficient hatchback in India with an ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 25.2 kpl. If you are looking for a premium hatchback that is equally good for urban travel and weekend trips, the Hyundai i20 will make a great choice. Like all Hyundai cars, the Hyundai i20 also comes packed with a long list of features such as a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Fully digital instrument display, Cruise Control, Wireless phone charger, sunroof, Rear AC vents and many more. Safety features include 6-airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX points, Rear parking sensors and camera, TPMS, Hill Start Assist and many more. Other powertrain options include a 1.2-litre petrol engine with 81.80 bhp, a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 98.69 bhp. The Hyundai i20 range starts from Rs 6.91 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Tata Altroz is currently the safest hatchback in the country with a 5-star safety rating for adult protection and a 4-star safety rating for child protection. The Tata Altroz equipped with the 88.78 bhp 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine returns an ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 25.11 kpl. The Tata Altroz also comes with 2 other engine options. The 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine is identical to the one in the Tata Punch, whereas the more powerful 1.2-litre turbocharged variant produces 108.48 bhp and 140 Nm of torque. However, unlike its rivals, the Tata Altroz is offered only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Being a premium hatchback, Tata Altroz comes packed with many features such as projector headlamps, auto headlights, rain-sensing wipers, cooled glove box, climate control, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and digital driver display, rear AC vents, ambient lighting and many more. Prices for Tata Altroz start from Rs 5.85 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is a great urban hatchback and comes with plenty of features and gizmos like most cars from the Korean car manufacturer. Moreover, with the help of the 1.2-litre diesel engine, the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is the most fuel-efficient hatchback in its segment with an ARAI certified fuel efficiency figure of 25.1 kpl. The feature list in Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS includes an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 5.3-inch digital speedometer with MID, Cruise Control, Wireless phone charger, cooled glove box and many more. Safety features include Dual-airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX points, Rear parking sensors and camera, Day & night IRVM, Central Locking and many more. The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is powered by four engine options, these engine options include an 81.80 bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine, a 73.75 bhp 1.2-litre diesel engine, a 98.69 bhp 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 67,72 bhp 1.2-litre Bi-fuel unit (Petrol and CNG). Prices for the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS start from Rs 5.28 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

The Hyundai Verna will fit your bill perfectly if you are looking for a feature-rich and driver-friendly package. Moreover, with an ARAI certified mileage of 25 kpl when equipped with the 113.18 bhp 1.5-litre diesel unit and a 6-speed manual transmission. The Hyundai Verna offers features such as Full LED headlights, connected car tech, smart boot lid, wireless smartphone charger, electric sunroof, Arkamys Premium sound system, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and many more. The Hyundai Verna also comes packed with good safety features such as 6-airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Reversing Camera with adaptive guidelines, Impact sensing auto door unlock, ISOFIX anchoring points, cornering headlamps, Vehicle Stability Management, and many more. The other two engine options include a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine with 113.18 bhp, and a punchy 118.41 bhp 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The 1.0-litre turbocharged unit can be specified only with a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Prices for the Hyundai Verna starts from Rs 9.28 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Out of all the sub-4m sedans, the Honda Amaze has the most proportionate silhouette and it also returns an amazing fuel efficiency of 24.7 kpl when equipped with the 98.6 bhp 1.5litre turbocharged diesel engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. Apart from that, the Honda Amaze offers one of the best seating in its segment. The Honda Amaze comes packed with features such as LED projector headlamps, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Steering mounted audio and voice controls, Reversing camera with guidelines, Auto climate control and many more. The Honda Amaze also comes with a decent feature list such as dual airbags, ABS with EBD, Pinch guards, ISOFIX anchor points and many more. Another engine is the 1.2-litre i-VTEC engine with 88.5 bhp and 110 Nm of torque. Prices for the Honda Amaze range starts from Rs 6.32 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Kia Sonet is the most fuel-efficient SUV in the country with an ARAI certified mileage of 24.1 kpl. Moreover, it is one of the most feature-packed SUVs in its segment with features such as 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Steering mounted audio and voice controls, wireless phone projection, Rear AC vents, electrically adjustable ORVMs, Push button Start/Stop, drive modes and many more. Kia Sonet also comes with a long list of safety features such as dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX anchoring points, ESP and many more. Prices for the Kia Sonet starts from Rs 6.89 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

The Honda WR-V is the Honda’s attempt to enter into the booming compact-SUV segment in India. Since the Honda WR-V is based on the Honda Jazz, it offers very similar sure-footed driving dynamics. The Honda WR-V comes with features such as steering mounted audio controls, parking sensors, leather-wrapped steering wheel, sunroof, auto AC with touch controls, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and many more. Like the Honda Jazz, the Honda WR-V comes packed with safety systems such as dual-airbags, ABS with EBD, ECU immobiliser, Intelligent pedals and many more. Though the Honda WR-V comes with two engine options, the marathon champ is the 1.5-litre diesel engine. This engine produces 97.89 bhp and 200 Nm of torque while returning a fuel economy of 23.7 kpl. Prices for the Honda WR-V starts from Rs 8.76 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

The Hyundai Venue is famous for its long equipment list but equipped with the 1.5-litre diesel unit, the sub-4m SUV delivers an excellent fuel efficiency figure of 23.4 kpl. Moreover, the Hyundai Venue also offers a long list of features that were previously seen only in luxury cars. If you are an urbanite, looking for a compact SUV, the Hyundai Venue is an option that is hard to look past. Hyundai Venue comes packed with features such as a cooled glovebox, air purifier, wireless phone charger, 8-inch infotainment screen, steering wheel-mounted controls, and many more. Despite the compact dimensions, the Hyundai Venue also offers top-of-the-line safety features such as 6 airbags, speed sensing auto door lock & impact sensing auto door unlock, rear parking sensors and many more. Other engine options include the base 1.2-litre petrol engine with 81.86 bhp and 116 Nm of torque and the 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 118.35 bhp and 175 Nm of torque. Prices for the Hyundai Venue starts from Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

The Renault Duster diesel is powered by a proven 1.5-litre diesel engine that is available in two states of tune: 85bhp and 110bhp. While the 85bhp version gives good low-end torque for the city and occasional short trips, the 110bhp has got better top-end power for long highway commute. The Renault Duster is identical to the Nissan Terrano and is available mated to a manual or an AMT unit.