Fuel Efficiency figures are courtesy ARAI ( Automobile Research Association of India) without whose certification one cannot market an automobile product in India among other products. ARAI is an autonomous body affiliated to the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India.
note- diesel cars are priced more expensive than petrol cars in India
1, Maruti-Suzuki Dzire
Thanks to its 75hp, 1.3-litre, DDiS diesel engine mated to a lightweight body, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire can go an impressive 28.4km on one litre of diesel. Priced from Rs 6.72 lakh to Rs 9.58 lakh for the top-spec variant with the 5-speed AMT option (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Dzire is one of the fastest-selling vehicles in India.
2,Maruti-Suzuki Swift
Like its compact sedan counterpart, the Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of the most fuel-efficient diesel cars on sale today at 24.8 kpl.While the higher variants of the Swift are pricey (ex-showroom prices start at Rs 7.03 lakh and go up to Rs 8.89 lakh), it is nonetheless a model that sells well.
3. Maruti -Suzuki Ciaz Smart Hybrid
Maruti’s Ciaz is a strong-selling midsize sedan. The fact that it comes with a 90hp, 1.3-litre mild-hybrid engine along with its plush, roomy and well-equipped cabin area, justifies its relatively higher sales figures.The Ciaz is also available with quite a fuel-efficient 95hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine, which has an ARAI-rated mileage of 26.82kpl.
4.. Maruti Suzuki Baleno
The Baleno moved up the list of most fuel-efficient petrol cars, thanks to the new BS6-compliant 90hp, 1.2-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine. However, the Maruti Baleno diesel continues unchanged – it shares its 75hp, Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre engine and 5-speed manual gearbox with the Dzire and is underpinned by the same light-weight Heartect platform, resulting in an ARAI-rated 27.39kpl.
5. Honda Jazz
Honda’s answer to Hyundai i20 and Maruti Baleno comes with the Japanese brand’s efficient, if noisy, 100hp 1.5-litre diesel motor, which is paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox at 27.4 kpl. A spacious and decently equipped premium hatchback, the Honda Jazz diesel is priced from Rs 8.12 lakh to 9.40 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
6. Honda Amaze
The Honda Amaze’s 1.5-litre diesel is shared with the Jazz and the City though is unique as it also comes with a smooth CVT gearbox option along with the 6-speed manual. However, the motor makes 20hp and 40Nm less and delivers a mileage figure of 23.8kpl, when paired to the 7-step CVT.
7, TATA Tiago
While the Tiago’s 1.05-litre diesel engine may be on the duller side – it makes 70hp and 140Nm of torque – it is one of the most fuel-efficient small diesels around. at 27.28 kpl Tata recently updated the Hyundai Santro and Maruti Celerio rival with more equipment, making it an even better value for money proposition. For its price – the diesel Tata Tiago is priced from Rs 5.25 lakh to Rs 6.62 lakh – the cabin area also feels quite upmarket and it drives like a more expensive car too.
8.Ford Aspire
Ford’s small diesel engine, the ubiquitous 1.5-litre diesel that is used on a variety of models from the Figo and Freestyle to the EcoSport, is a likable motor thanks to its smooth power delivery and mileage at 26.01 kpl.Though it isn’t as spacious as the Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Honda Amaze, considering it is priced from Rs 6.89 lakh to Rs 8.52 lakh, the Ford Aspire provides an involving drive experience and is a well-equipped model.
9. Honda City
The same 100hp, 1.5 diesel does duty in a number of Honda cars and in the City, it has the same strengths and weaknesses at 24.5 kpl. While it is a frugal motor, the NVH isn’t all that good. The top-spec versions of the Honda City are well-equipped but are more expensive than rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Hyundai Verna. Known for its spacious and comfortable cabin the diesel City costs between Rs 11.11 lakh and Rs 14.16 lakh.
10. Ford Figo
Interestingly, the Ford Figo diesel is marginally less fuel-efficient than its slightly heavier compact sedan counterpart at 25.5 kpl. Both have the same 100hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox and are the enthusiasts’ option in their respective segments.
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