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Best Diesel Cars in India Under Rs 15 Lakh

13. Renault Duster

2016 Renault Duster in red

Duster is the pioneer in the Compact SUV segment of Indian automobiles. Since then, it is known for its robust performance and its ride quality. Starting at a price of Rs. 9.26lakhs, Renault Duster is offered with two power options for its diesel variants. The top variant for Renault Duster diesel is priced at Rs. 13.5lakhs. The diesel engines are tuned to offer a power of 85PS (83.8bhp) and 110PS (108.4bhp) at 3750rpm. Along with this, the diesel variants are offered with a 2wheel drive and a 4wheel drive option. 2WD with manual transmission is offered with the 110PS and 85PS power output options whereas the 2WD AMT is offered with 110PS power output option only. The 4WD MT is also offered with the 1.5litre diesel engine tuned to produce a power output of 110PS.

With a ground clearance of 205mm, Duster is perfect for the Indian roads and the size makes it quite a practical vehicle as well. One might see a little cost cutting inside the cabin but the performance of the vehicle leaves very little for one to be upset about. With manual as well as automatic transmission, Duster is an obvious choice to make it to the list of best diesel cars in India under Rs. 15 lakhs.

Diesel Variants Standard, RxE, RxL, RxS, RxZ
Price Rs. 9.26lakhs – Rs. 13.5lakhs
Engine 1.5litres
Transmission 5 speed manual/ 6 speed manual/ 6 speed automatic
Power 83.8bhp at 3750rpm/ 108.4bhp at 3750rpm
Torque 148Nm at 3750rpm/ 200Nm at 1750rpm/ 245Nm at 1750rpm
Mileage 17kmpl

*Prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.

14. Mahindra Scorpio

Mahindra Scorpio

Mahindra Scorpio new edition has it all; from the engine capabilities to stability and a power packed performance, Scorpio is an all-rounder. The S2 variant comes with an m2DICR 4cylinder 2.4litres engines that produces 75bp at 3200rpm whereas the torque produced is 200Nm between 1400 – 2200rpm. The other variants are the S4, S4+, S6+, S8, S10, S10 and S10 AT that come powered with a 2179cc engine. In Delhi and NCR, Mahindra brought in the 1997cc engine to overcome the ban which was implied by the Supreme Court on diesel vehicles with engines above 2000cc. The 1997cc is not available for the S10AT and S2 only. The power output of both; the 2179cc and 1997cc engine is 120Bhp at 4000rpm whereas the torque produced by them is 280Nm at 1800 – 2800rpm.

Scorpio has always been considered to be a capable SUV and with the new model, things have started to feel even better. It is ergonomically sound and the looks have improved as well.

Diesel Variants S10 2WD, S10 4WD, S4, S4 Plus 2WD, S4 Plus 4WD, S6 Plus, S8
Price Rs. 9.99 lakhs to Rs. 14.55 lakhs
Engine 2.4litres/2.2litres/ 1.99litres (Delhi NCR only)
Transmission 5 speed manual/ 6 speed automatic (S10 only)
Power 75bhp at 3200rpm (2.4litres)/ 120bhp at 3200rpm (2.2litres & 1.99litres)
Torque 200Nm at 1400 – 2200rpm (2.4litres)/ 280Nm at 1800 – 3200rpm (2.2litres & 1.99litres)
Mileage 15.4kmpl

*Prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.

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