3. Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo is one of the strongest contenders in the hatchback segment barring its aftersales costs and the low ground clearance. It offers impeccable power and the cabin has a top notch finishing. Helping it compete strongly among the best diesel cars in India under Rs. 15 lakhs, is its 1.5litres TDI engine which can produce a maximum power of 88.7 bhp at 4200rpm whereas the maximum torque produced by it is 230Nm between 1500 – 2500rpm. Currently, the hatchback is offered with a manual transmission only. The prices for Polo diesel start at Rs. 6.9lakhs and go up to Rs. 8.49lakhs.
In terms of features, you get cruise control, rain sensing wipers, Climatronic automatic air conditioning, speed sensitive electronic power steering, monochrome multi-function display which shows the travelling time, distance travelled, speed, average speed as well as the fuel efficiency.
| Diesel Variants | Trendline, Comfortline, Highline |
| Price | Rs. 6.9lakhs – Rs. 8.49lakhs |
| Engine | 1.5litres |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Power | 88.7 bhp@ 4200 rpm |
| Torque | 230 Nm @ 1500 – 2500 rpm |
| Mileage | 18kmpl |
*Prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.
4. Hyundai Elite i20
Hyundai Elite i20 is an all – round package. It has spacious interiors, great quality and an excellent finish. The 1.4litre diesel engine further gives it an edge by offering an excellent drivability, refinement and performance that rightfully puts in on the list of best diesel cars in India under Rs. 15 lakhs. Another plus of the Hyundai Elite i20 is the hassle free ownership experience. The price of the diesel variants start at Rs. 6.76lakhs and go up to Rs. 8.8lakhs.
This particular hatchback is loaded with features starting from ABS to dual front airbags, front fog lamps, rear defogger with timer, touchscreen audio video navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, push start/stop and rear wiper washer. Apart from all of this, there is a smart pedal as well which overrides the accelerator pedal and applies brake only in case of a simultaneous operation of brakes and acceleration pedals.
| Diesel Variants | Era 1.4 CRDi, Magna 1.4 CRDi, Sportz 1.4 CRDi, Asta 1.4 CRDi, Asta Option 1.4 CRDi |
| Price | Rs. 6.76lakhs – Rs. 8.8lakhs |
| Engine | 1.4litres |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Power | 81.8 bhp@4000rpm |
| Torque | 114.7Nm@1500-2750rpm |
| Mileage | 18.6kmpl |
*Prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.
