The BS6 emission norms came into force in India from April 1, 2020. And owing to this new stricter emission norms, a lot of car manufacturers have ditched diesel engines from their small cars and some have pulled the plug on it altogether. However, there are still a few carmakers who think differently and want to gratify the desire of the diesel heads. Hyundai has recently launched the Grand i10 Nios in BS6 diesel avatar and we have some more diesel players in its segment. So, in this article, we will be comparing the Specs, Mileage, and Price of BS6 Diesel Hatchbacks: Grand i10 Nios vs Figo vs Altroz vs Freestyle.
Engine, Transmission, and Mileage
| Specification | Grand i10 Nios | Figo | Altroz | Freestyle |
| Engine | 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged | 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged | 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged | 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged |
| Maximum Power | 75 bhp | 99 bhp | 89 bhp | 99 bhp |
| Maximum Torque | 190 Nm | 215 Nm | 200 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual/5-speed AMT | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Efficiency | 25.1 kmpl | 24.4 kmpl | 25.11 kmpl | 24.4 kmpl |
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that churns out 75 bhp of power and 190 Nm of torque. This engine comes mated to both a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT and is the only car in its segment to get a diesel-auto combo. Tata Altroz gets a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel motor that produces 89 bhp and 200 Nm, mated to only a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Ford Figo and Freestyle get the same oil-burner under their hood. The diesel mill is a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged unit that churns out 99 bhp and 215 Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. All the engines are BS6-compliant and their ARAI-claimed fuel efficiency can be seen in the table above.
Price and Warranty
| Price (Diesel) | Grand i10 Nios | Figo | Altroz | Freestyle |
| Ex-showroom, Delhi | Rs. 6.75 lakhs - Rs. 8.04 lakhs | Rs. 6.86 lakhs - Rs. 7.85 lakhs | Rs. 6.99 lakhs - Rs. 9.34 lakhs | Rs. 7.34 lakhs - Rs. 8.19 lakhs |
| Warranty (Standard) | 3-years/1 lakh kms | 2-years/ 1 lakh kms | 2-years/75,000 kms | 2-years/ 1 lakh kms |
Now, coming to the price and standard warranty package. The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios gets 3-years/ 1 lakh kilometres warranty, Figo and Freestyle (like all other Ford cars) get 2-years/ 1 lakh kilometres warranty, and the Tata Altroz gets 2-years/75,000 kilometres warranty.
The diesel variants of the BS6 Grand i10 Nios are priced between Rs. 6.75 lakhs - Rs. 8.04 lakhs, Figo diesel is priced between Rs. 6.86 lakhs - Rs. 7.85 lakhs, the Altroz diesel costs between Rs. 6.99 lakhs - Rs. 9.34 lakhs and the prices of Freestyle diesel range between Rs. 7.34 lakhs - Rs. 8.19 lakhs, all prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi.
So, this was a brief comparo of Grand i10 Nios vs Figo vs Altroz vs Freestyle. Which of these BS6 Diesel hatchbacks will be your pick? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
