7. Maruti Ciaz SHVS
Maruti Ciaz SHVS starts at a price of Rs. 7.68 lakhs and goes up to Rs. 9.49lakhs making it quite an affordable vehicle. It has a neat styling and is known as the longest and widest sedans in this segment. The length of the vehicle is 4490mm whereas the width is 1730mm, height is 1485mm and the wheelbase of the car is 2650mm. Along with this, the car offers a very soft ride quality and comes loaded with equipment like the navigation system, leather seats, 7inch touchscreen, reversing camera etc.
The diesel engine on the car is a 1.3litre DOHC engine that can deliver 89.7bhp at 4000rpm whereas the torque it can produce is around 200Nm at 1750rpm. The certified mileage of the Maruti Ciaz SHVS is 28.09kmpl which is a factor that plays a major role when it comes to the vehicle entering the list of best diesel cars in India under Rs. 15lakhs. The car is an excellent vehicle but it isn’t perfect. The dynamics of driving could have been better and the interior quality does not match the European competitors. Also, if you’re above 6feet 1inch then it might not be the car for you. However, despite all of these shortcomings, the sedan has managed to form its fan following and with the Smart Hybrid technology by Suzuki (SHVS), the diesel vehicle does offer a better efficiency which is a very important factor in the minds of the Indian consumers.
| Diesel Variants | SHVS VDI, SHVS VDI (O), SHVS VDI+, SHVS ZDI, SHVS ZDI+ |
| Price | Rs. 7.67 lakhs to Rs. 9.49 lakhs |
| Engine | 1.3litres |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Power | 89.7 bhp at 4000rpm |
| Torque | 200 Nm at 1750rpm |
| Mileage | 28.09kmpl |
*Prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.
8. Honda City
Honda City is a practical diesel car that is fast and convenient. The CVT is missed in the diesel variants but the car is quite fun to drive even with a manual transmission. The cabin space is generous and the effortless drive offers a lot of comfort to the passengers. Once again, it does lack the pristine quality that is required to compete with the European rivals but nevertheless, the cabin has been offered with sensible features that makes the car a good value for your money. If you’re a tall person, above the height of 6 feet then headroom might be an issue for you.
Starting at a price of Rs. 9.32lakhs, the Honda City diesel goes up to Rs. 12.42lakhs for the top end variant. Being one of the best diesel cars in India under Rs. 15 lakhs, the mileage offered by Honda City diesel is 26kmpl. The 1498cc DOHC iDTEC engine of Honda City diesel produces a maximum power is 98.6bhp at 3600rpm whereas the torque produced by the vehicle is 200Nm at 1750rpm. With a ground clearance of 165mm, the vehicle is a good car to be driven on the Indian rugged roads. Sunroof, feather touch climate control along with reversing camera, rear air-conditioning vents and keyless entry etc. are just a few features offered by the sedan.
| Diesel Variants | EMT, SMT, SVMT, VMT, VXMT, VX (O)MT, VX(O)BL MT |
| Price | Rs. 9.32lakhs – Rs. 12.42lakhs |
| Engine | 1.5litres |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Power | 98.6 bhp at 3600rpm |
| Torque | 200 Nm at 1750rpm |
| Mileage | 26kmpl |
*Prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.
