Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Tata Intra V50
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), a longer range (about 700 km a tank) and higher ground clearance.
Buy the Tata Intra V50 for lower diesel cost (₹5.60 per km), a lower price (from ₹7 lakh) and more power per tonne.
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹8-9 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,850 kg
- Mileage
- 14 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹14,236/mo
₹7-10 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,500 kg
- Mileage
- 17 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Tata Intra V50: the verdict
The Tata Intra V50 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7 lakh ex-showroom against ₹8 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4, about ₹1 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹4.59 lakh on the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 against ₹5.67 lakh on the Tata Intra V50. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 if you
- regularly carry loads close to 1,850 kg
- make long trips between refuels (about 700 km on a full tank)
Choose the Tata Intra V50 if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 and Tata Intra V50: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4
Pros
- 1,850 kg payload, 350 kg more per trip
- 50-litre tank, about 700 km a tank
- 206 mm ground clearance for rough roads
- 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)
Tata Intra V50
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹7 lakh
- Lower diesel cost at ₹5.60 per km
- Tighter 6 m turning radius for city lanes
- 80 HP and 220 Nm, more power for its weight
Cons
- Lower payload (1,500 kg)
- Smaller 35-litre tank, about 595 km a tank
- Lower ground clearance (193 mm)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹5.67 lakh)
- Top variants cost up to ₹10 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?
Tata Intra V50
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 500 kg spare against 150 kg on the Intra V50.
- Intra V50Its tighter turning circle (6 m against 11 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Intra V50Saves about ₹3,600 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Tata Intra V50: 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 | Tata Intra V50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8-9 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh✓ better | Intra V50: ₹1 lakh less |
| Payload | 1,850 kg✓ better | 1,500 kg | Bada Dost i4: 350 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹6.80 | ₹5.60✓ better | Intra V50: ₹1.20 less |
| Turning radius | 11 m | 6 m✓ better | Intra V50: 5 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 22.9 HP | 29.7 HP✓ better | Intra V50: 6.8 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 700 km✓ better | about 595 km | Bada Dost i4: 105 km more |
| Ground clearance | 206 mm✓ better | 193 mm | Bada Dost i4: 13 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) | 4,734 mm (15 ft 6 in) | Bada Dost i4: 0 ft 11 in longer |
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
176 litres · ₹5.60 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
Tata Intra V50
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹12,457
- Fuel
- − ₹16,800
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,250
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,083
- You keep each month
- ₹17,210
The Intra V50 leaves you about ₹5,796 more a month, or ₹69,555 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹17,000 (Bada Dost i4) and ₹15,000 (Intra V50) 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%
Tata Intra V50
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Intra V50 EMI is ₹1,780 a month lower.
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.
Tata Intra V50
Loan needed ₹5.60 L · EMI ₹12,457 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 Tata Intra V50 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
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Tata Intra V50: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8-9 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹4.59 lakh✓ better | ₹5.67 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹14,236 a month | ₹12,457 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,478 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Power | 80 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 22.9 HP | 29.7 HP✓ better |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,850 kg✓ better | 1,500 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 3,490 kg | 2,690 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,640 kg | 1,190 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5,025 mm (16 ft 6 in) | 4,734 mm (15 ft 6 in) |
| Overall width | 1,842 mm (6 ft 1 in) | 1,694 mm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Overall height | 2,061 mm (6 ft 9 in) | 2,013 mm (6 ft 7 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm (8 ft 6 in) | 2,600 mm (8 ft 6 in) |
| Ground clearance | 206 mm (8 in) | 193 mm (8 in) |
| Turning radius | 11 m | 6 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 14 km/l | 17 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹6.80 | ₹5.60✓ better |
| Fuel tank | 50 litres | 35 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 700 km✓ better | about 595 km |
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 Tata Intra V50: 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 Tata Intra V50 suits buyers who want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
The Tata Intra V50 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7 lakh ex-showroom against ₹8 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4, about ₹1 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Tata Intra V50 is cheaper to run: about ₹5.60 of fuel per km against ₹6.80 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹3,600 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 1,500 kg, or 350 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 Tata Intra V50, on paper: it has 29.7 HP per tonne of GVW against 22.9 HP on the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4, which shows on climbs at full load. The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 has more ground clearance, though, 206 mm against 193 mm.
About ₹8.58 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 and ₹7.5 lakh for the Tata Intra V50, 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 35 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 700 km a tank against 595 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 ₹12,457 for the Tata Intra V50. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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