Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Mahindra Veero
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 for more payload (1,850 kg).
Buy the Mahindra Veero for lower diesel cost (₹5.17 per km), more power per tonne and a longer range (about 736 km a tank).
Both start at about ₹8 lakh ex-showroom and need only an LMV licence.
₹8-9 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,850 kg
- Mileage
- 14 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹14,236/mo
₹7.99-9.58 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,550 kg
- Mileage
- 18.4 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹14,219/mo
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Mahindra Veero: the verdict
Both start at about ₹8 lakh ex-showroom. Each tonne of payload costs ₹4.59 lakh on the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 against ₹5.67 lakh on the Mahindra Veero. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 if you
- regularly carry loads close to 1,850 kg
Choose the Mahindra Veero if you
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- make long trips between refuels (about 736 km on a full tank)
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 and Mahindra Veero: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4
Pros
- 1,850 kg payload, 300 kg more per trip
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹4.59 lakh)
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹6.80 per km
- Wider 11 m turning radius
- Less power for its weight (22.9 HP per tonne)
- Smaller 50-litre tank, about 700 km a tank
Mahindra Veero
Pros
- Lower diesel cost at ₹5.17 per km
- Tighter 5.1 m turning radius for city lanes
- 80 HP and 210 Nm, more power for its weight
- 40-litre tank, about 736 km a tank
- 216 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Lower payload (1,550 kg)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹5.67 lakh)
Which should you buy? Answer 3 questions
The suggestion updates as you answer.
1 · How much do you usually carry per trip?
2 · Where do you mostly drive?
3 · How far do you drive in a day?
Mahindra Veero
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Bada Dost i4You’re close to the limit. The Bada Dost i4 leaves 450 kg spare against 150 kg on the Veero.
- VeeroIts tighter turning circle (5.1 m against 11 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- VeeroSaves about ₹4,890 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Mahindra Veero: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Mahindra Veero | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8-9 Lakh | ₹7.99-9.58 Lakh | Both from about ₹8 lakh |
| Payload | 1,850 kg✓ better | 1,550 kg | Bada Dost i4: 300 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹6.80 | ₹5.17✓ better | Veero: ₹1.63 less |
| Turning radius | 11 m | 5.1 m✓ better | Veero: 5.9 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 22.9 HP | 26.7 HP✓ better | Veero: 3.8 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 700 km | about 736 km✓ better | Veero: 36 km more |
| Ground clearance | 206 mm | 216 mm✓ better | Veero: 10 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹4.59 lakh✓ better | ₹5.67 lakh | Bada Dost i4: ₹1.08 lakh less |
| Overall length | 5,025 mm (16 ft 6 in) | 4,710 mm (15 ft 5 in) | Bada Dost i4: 1 ft longer |
Load body size: what fits in each
The Bada Dost i4 has the bigger deck. The Bada Dost i4 is rated to carry 300 kg more. Both decks are drawn to the same scale.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4
Carries up to (by weight)
- Cement bags (50 kg)
- 37 bags
- Fruit and vegetable crates (about 20 kg)
- 92 crates
- Grain
- 18.5 quintal
Deck of the 2590/FSD version.
Mahindra Veero
Carries up to (by weight)
- Cement bags (50 kg)
- 31 bags
- Fruit and vegetable crates (about 20 kg)
- 77 crates
- Grain
- 15.5 quintal
Deck of the 1.5 XXL SD V2 version.
The Bada Dost i4 wins on both counts: more floor and more rated payload.
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (6 Nov 2026), on each maker’s claimed mileage. Change the numbers to match your work.
Working days a month
214 litres · ₹6.80 per km
163 litres · ₹5.17 per km
Real mileage depends on load, route and driving. Fuel prices differ by state; see today’s fuel prices for yours.
Will it pay for itself? Earnings, payback and 5-year cost
Uses 3,000 km a month. Set your freight rate and driver cost.
Who drives?
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹14,236
- Fuel
- − ₹20,400
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,417
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,333
- You keep each month
- ₹11,414
Mahindra Veero
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹14,219
- Fuel
- − ₹15,522
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,417
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,333
- You keep each month
- ₹16,310
The Veero leaves you about ₹4,896 more a month, or ₹58,753 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹17,000 (Bada Dost i4) and ₹17,000 (Veero) a year, a new set of tyres every 60,000 km, insurance at about 3.5% of the ex-showroom price a year, and resale of 60–65% after 3 years and 45–50% after 5 years. EMI uses the down payment and loan period you pick under On-road price and EMI.
On-road price and EMI in your city
City
Down payment
Loan period
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4
₹8.58 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Mahindra Veero
₹8.57 L onwards
5 years at 12%
EMI is almost the same: just ₹18 a month apart.
On-road figures add an estimate of RTO and insurance to the lowest ex-showroom price. EMI is on the ex-showroom price at 12% a year. Dealers quote exact figures.
Can you get a loan for it?
A quick check using the rule many lenders follow: all your EMIs together should stay within about half your monthly income.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4
Loan needed ₹6.40 L · EMI ₹14,236 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Mahindra Veero
Loan needed ₹6.39 L · EMI ₹14,219 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Documents you’ll usually need
- Aadhaar card and PAN card
- Address proof
- Last 6 months’ bank statements
- Income proof or ITR, if you have one
- Business or transport contract, if any
This is a rough guide. Banks and NBFCs decide using your credit score, income proof and the truck’s use.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 and Mahindra Veero variants
This page compares the base versions. Prices change by variant and city; open a version for its own price, deck size and payload.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 variants
- Bada Dost i4 2590/CBCGet price
1,850 kg payload, Deck Body
- Bada Dost i4 2590/FSDGet price
1,350 kg payload, 9 ft 8 in deck, Deck Body
Mahindra Veero variants
- Veero 1.5 XXL SD V2Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.5 XXL SD V4Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.5 XXL SD V6Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.6 XXL SD V2Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.6 XXL SD V4Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.6 XXL SD V6Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Mahindra Veero: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Mahindra Veero |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8-9 Lakh | ₹7.99-9.58 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹4.59 lakh✓ better | ₹5.67 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹14,236 a month | ₹14,219 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Mahindra Veero |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,478 cc | 1,493 cc |
| Power | 80 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 22.9 HP | 26.7 HP✓ better |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed Manual | 5-speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Mahindra Veero |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,850 kg✓ better | 1,550 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 3,490 kg | 2,999 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,640 kg | 1,599 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Mahindra Veero |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5,025 mm (16 ft 6 in) | 4,710 mm (15 ft 5 in) |
| Overall width | 1,842 mm (6 ft 1 in) | 1,746 mm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Overall height | 2,061 mm (6 ft 9 in) | 2,040 mm (6 ft 8 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm (8 ft 6 in) | 2,550 mm (8 ft 4 in) |
| Ground clearance | 206 mm (8 in) | 216 mm (9 in) |
| Turning radius | 11 m | 5.1 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Mahindra Veero |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 14 km/l | 18.4 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹6.80 | ₹5.17✓ better |
| Fuel tank | 50 litres | 40 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 700 km | about 736 km✓ better |
Ashok Leyland Dost +
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹7.75-8.25 Lakh, 1,500 kg payload, 20 km/l.
Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price on 6 Nov 2026 and each maker’s claimed mileage.
- On-road prices add an estimate of RTO and insurance to the lowest ex-showroom price. EMI assumes 12% a year.
- Ownership figures (service, tyres, insurance, resale) are our estimates, marked as such where they appear.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Mahindra Veero: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 1,850 kg, while the Mahindra Veero suits buyers who run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
Both start at about ₹8 lakh ex-showroom. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Mahindra Veero is cheaper to run: about ₹5.17 of fuel per km against ₹6.80 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹4,900 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 carries more: 1,850 kg of payload against 1,550 kg, or 300 kg more per trip. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need an ordinary LMV licence. Their GVW is within 7,500 kg, so they count as light motor vehicles.
The Mahindra Veero, on paper: it has 26.7 HP per tonne of GVW against 22.9 HP on the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 216 mm of ground clearance against 206 mm.
About ₹8.58 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 and ₹8.57 lakh for the Mahindra Veero, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4: 50 litres against 40 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 700 km a tank against 736 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹14,236 a month for the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 and ₹14,219 for the Mahindra Veero. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 deck measures 9.7 ft × 5.7 ft (about 56 sq ft) and the Mahindra Veero deck 10 ft × 5.4 ft (about 54 sq ft), on the versions compared here.
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