Top 5 Diesel SUV’s Under Rs 15 lakhs

Akash Patil

21 Mar 2025, 12:14 PM

Car Buyers who spends 60 to 70 per cent of their time driving in the city and the rest of the time doing road trips or highway runs, what you need is a capable and compact diesel SUV.

The compact SUV segment has been on a roll for quite a while now. Based on strong demand, this segment is now a big contributor to the overall sales figures every month.

Here are the most pocket-friendly sub 4 metre SUVs available in diesel engine in the Indian market.

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Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Venue Diesel Engine and Transmission : It is powered by a 1493 cc engine which is available with both Manual and automatic transmission. The 1493 cc engine puts out 114bhp@4000rpm of power and 250Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque.

Mileage : The Hyundai Venue returns a certified mileage of 24.2 kmpl.

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Creta Diesel Engine and Transmission : It features a 1.5-liter U2 CRDi engine producing 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm and 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm, available with both 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions.

Mileage : The Hyundai Creta returns a certified mileage of 19.1 kmpl.

Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon Diesel Engine and Transmission : The Tata Nexon diesel powertrain features a 1.5-liter turbocharged Revotorq engine, delivering 113.31 bhp and 260 Nm of torque, available with both manual and automatic (AMT) transmissions.

Mileage : The Tata Nexon returns a certified mileage of 24.08 kmpl.

Mahindra XUV 3x0

Mahindra XUV 3×0 Diesel Engine and Transmission : The Mahindra XUV 3XO’s diesel powertrain features a 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with common rail direct injection, producing 115.1 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque, available with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automated manual transmission

Mileage : The Mahindra XUV 3xo returns a certified mileage of 20.6 kmpl.

Kia Sonet

Kia Sonet Diesel Engine and Transmission : The Kia Sonet diesel powertrain features a 1.5-liter CRDi VGT engine, producing 114 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, available with both manual and automatic (TC) transmissions, and a first-in-segment 6-speed advance AT transmission.

Mileage : The Kia Sonet returns a certified mileage of 24.1 kmpl.

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