Diesel cars may be fewer than before, but demand hasn’t disappeared. Buyers who travel long distances, need high torque, or prefer rugged SUVs still lean toward diesel powertrains. In 2025, only a handful of brands continue offering diesel models in India, but the lineup covers everything from hatchbacks to full-size SUVs.In this article we will try covers all major diesel cars available in India in 2025, along with their company, model, segment, on-road/ex-showroom price, engine (cc), and power/torque (PS/Nm).
1.Tata Altroz Diesel
- Segment: Premium Hatchback
- Price: From ~₹6.89 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Engine: 1497 cc
- Power & Torque: ~90 PS, ~200 Nm
The Altroz is currently the only diesel hatchback in India. It offers good fuel efficiency, a solid build, and unique value for buyers who want diesel mileage in a compact footprint.
2.Tata Nexon Diesel
- Segment: Sub-compact SUV
- Price: ₹7.3–14 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Engine: 1497 cc
- Power & Torque: ~115 PS, ~260 Nm
Nexon diesel is known for its strong mid-range torque and comfortable suspension. It remains one of the most fuel-efficient diesel SUVs in India.
3.Tata Harrier Diesel
- Segment: Mid-size SUV
- Price: ₹15.5–26.4 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Engine: 2000 cc
- Power & Torque: ~170 PS, ~350 Nm
The Harrier’s 2.0-litre diesel engine is powerful and highway-friendly. It’s a favourite among buyers who want a premium diesel SUV without going into luxury-brand territory.
4.Tata Safari Diesel
- Segment: 7-seater SUV
- Price: ₹16.2–27.3 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Engine: 2000 cc
- Power & Torque: ~170 PS, ~350 Nm
Safari uses the same engine as Harrier but offers three-row seating. It remains one of the strongest family diesel SUVs in India.
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5.Mahindra Bolero
- Segment: Ladder-frame Utility SUV
- Price: ₹7.99–9.69 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Engine: ~1500 cc
- Power & Torque: 75 PS, 210 Nm
Bolero continues to dominate rural and utility markets thanks to its rugged build and extremely reliable diesel engine.
6.Mahindra Bolero Neo
- Segment: Compact Ladder-frame SUV
- Price: ₹8.49–11.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Engine: 1.5L mHawk
- Power & Torque: 100 PS, 260 Nm
For buyers who want a tough diesel SUV but with better comfort and features than the original Bolero, the Neo fits perfectly.
7.Manindra SCORPIO N
- Segment:7 seats suv
- Price:13.67-20 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Engine:1997 cc
- Power & Torque:200 ps,370 nm
The Scorpio N builds up on the Scorpio Classic’s rugged persona and commanding road presence and offers a premium, spacious, and feature-rich three-row SUV experience.
8.Mahindra XUV 3XO Diesel
- Segment: compact suv
- Price:7.28-14.40 lakh(ex-showroom)
- Engine:1497 cc Turbo diesel
- Power & Torque:115 ps,300 nm
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is a compact SUV with an engaging drive, ample space, and modern-day features.Focused more on delivering modern fun rather than a dedicated SUV experience.
9.Mahindra XUV700 Diesel
- Segment: Premium 5/7-seater SUV
- Price: ₹13.99–26.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Engine: 2.2L diesel (2200 cc)
- Power & Torque: 155–185 PS, up to 450 Nm
XUV700 offers one of the best diesel engines in India — powerful, refined, and extremely capable. For performance seekers, this is the top pick.
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10.Hyundai Venue Diesel
- Segment: Sub-compact SUV
- Price: ~₹12.6–13.7 lakh (on-road, approx.)
- Engine: 1493 cc
- Power & Torque: 114–116 PS, 250 Nm
Hyundai remains one of the few manufacturers committed to diesel in small SUVs. The Venue diesel is popular for its strong torque and highway-friendly behaviour. It’s one of the most refined diesel engines in the segment.
11. Hyundai Creta Diesel
- Segment: mid-size suv
- Price:10.73-20.20 lakh(avg ex-showroom)
- Engine:1493 cc
- Power & Torque:114 bhp,250 nm
The Hyundai Creta mid-size SUV looks premium with consistent quality. Its cabin is spacious and gets a huge list of features including blind-spot monitoring, 360-degree camera, and panoramic sunroof.
12.Hyundai Alcazar
- Segment:7 seats mpv
- Price:14.47 – 21.10 Lakh(ex- showroom approx)
- Engine:1493 cc
- Power & Torque:116 ps,250 nm
The Hyundai Alcazar has an impressive premium feel, sleek design, and ample comfort and space for six or seven passengers. The package is further enhanced by its smooth petrol and diesel engines, ensuring a satisfying and absorbent driving experience for families.
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13.Kia Sonet 1.5 CRDi Diesel
- Segment: Sub-compact SUV
- Price: ex-showroom (approx. ₹9.8–15.5 lakh)
- Engine: 1493 cc
- Power & Torque: 116 PS, 250 Nm
The Sonet shares its diesel engine with the Venue but adds more features and a premium cabin. It’s available with both manual and automatic transmissions, making it a solid choice for city and highway usage.
14.Kia Seltos
- Segment:mid size suv
- Price:10.79-19.81 lakh(avg ex-showroom)
- Engine:1493 cc
- Power & Torque:114 ps,250nm
The Kia Seltos is mid size SUV known for its stylish, upmarket design and feature-rich interior, including a panoramic sunroof and advanced safety features like Level 2 ADAS. The styling of the Seltos is in line with the brand’s design language.
15.Kia Carens
- Segment:7 seats mpv
- Price:10.99 – 12.77 Lakh(avg ex-showroom)
- Engine:1493 cc
- Power & Torque:113 bhp,250 nm
The Kia Carens is a practical and comfortable MPV with a spacious, premium and feature-rich cabin with three rows. Moreover, it gets strong petrol and diesel engine options, a decent manual gearbox, and exceptional ride quality to make it a compelling choice for families.
16.Kia Syros:
- Segment:sub-compact suv
- Price:8.67-15.94 lakh
- Engine:1493 cc
- Power & Torque:114 psi.250 nm
The Kia Syros gets two engines options in a 1.0-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel. It gets a triple display dashboard, a panoramic sunroof, premium materials, and spacious cabin to deliver an upmarket experience.
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Summary on buying diesel car!
Even though petrol and EVs dominate headlines, diesel remains relevant for Heavy highway usage/Better fuel efficiency at long distances/Higher torque for towing and hill driving/SUV buyers who want strong pull at low RPMs
Diesel cars in India are fewer but better than ever. From compact hatchbacks like the Altroz to power-packed SUVs like the XUV700, there’s still a strong diesel lineup for the right buyer.in Hyundai and Kia you will get almost same Diesel engine configuration according the segment.