Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Tata Yodha Single Cab
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), lower diesel cost (₹6.80 per km) and a longer range (about 700 km a tank).
Buy the Tata Yodha Single Cab for a lower price (from ₹7.01 lakh), more power per tonne and a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹8-9 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,850 kg
- Mileage
- 14 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹14,236/mo
₹7.01-11.03 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,200 kg
- Mileage
- 13 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,475/mo
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Tata Yodha Single Cab: the verdict
The Tata Yodha Single Cab costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7.01 lakh ex-showroom against ₹8 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4, about ₹99,000 less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹4.59 lakh on the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 against ₹7.52 lakh on the Tata Yodha Single Cab. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 if you
- regularly carry loads close to 1,850 kg
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- make long trips between refuels (about 700 km on a full tank)
Choose the Tata Yodha Single Cab if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- 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 Yodha Single Cab: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4
Pros
- 1,850 kg payload, 650 kg more per trip
- Lower diesel cost at ₹6.80 per km
- 50-litre tank, about 700 km a tank
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹4.59 lakh)
Cons
- Wider 11 m turning radius
- Less power for its weight (22.9 HP per tonne)
Tata Yodha Single Cab
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹7.01 lakh
- Tighter 6.25 m turning radius for city lanes
- 98 HP and 250 Nm, more power for its weight
Cons
- Lower payload (1,200 kg)
- Higher diesel cost at ₹7.32 per km
- Smaller 45-litre tank, about 585 km a tank
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹7.52 lakh)
- Top variants cost up to ₹11.03 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?
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4
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 750 kg spare against 100 kg on the Yodha Single Cab.
- Yodha Single CabIts tighter turning circle (6.25 m against 11 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Bada Dost i4Saves about ₹1,560 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Tata Yodha Single Cab: 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 Yodha Single Cab | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8-9 Lakh | ₹7.01-11.03 Lakh✓ better | Yodha Single Cab: ₹0.99 lakh less |
| Payload | 1,850 kg✓ better | 1,200 kg | Bada Dost i4: 650 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹6.80✓ better | ₹7.32 | Bada Dost i4: ₹0.52 less |
| Turning radius | 11 m | 6.25 m✓ better | Yodha Single Cab: 4.75 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 22.9 HP | 33.2 HP✓ better | Yodha Single Cab: 10.3 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 700 km✓ better | about 585 km | Bada Dost i4: 115 km more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹4.59 lakh✓ better | ₹7.52 lakh | Bada Dost i4: ₹2.93 lakh less |
| Overall length | 5,025 mm (16 ft 6 in) | 5,350 mm (17 ft 7 in) | Yodha Single Cab: 1 ft 1 in longer |
Load body size: what fits in each
The Bada Dost i4 has the bigger deck. The Bada Dost i4 is rated to carry 650 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.
Tata Yodha Single Cab
Carries up to (by weight)
- Cement bags (50 kg)
- 24 bags
- Fruit and vegetable crates (about 20 kg)
- 60 crates
- Grain
- 12 quintal
Deck of the 31501200 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 (13 Oct 2026), on each maker’s claimed mileage. Change the numbers to match your work.
Working days a month
214 litres · ₹6.80 per km
231 litres · ₹7.32 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 Yodha Single Cab
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹12,475
- Fuel
- − ₹21,969
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,250
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,083
- You keep each month
- ₹12,023
The Yodha Single Cab leaves you about ₹609 more a month, or ₹7,310 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹17,000 (Bada Dost i4) and ₹15,000 (Yodha Single Cab) 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 Yodha Single Cab
₹7.51 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Yodha Single Cab EMI is ₹1,762 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 Yodha Single Cab
Loan needed ₹5.61 L · EMI ₹12,475 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 Yodha Single Cab 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
Tata Yodha Single Cab variants
- Yodha Single Cab 3150/1200Get price
1,200 kg payload, 8 ft 8 in deck, Deck Body
- Yodha Single Cab 3150/1500Get price
1,500 kg payload, 8 ft 8 in deck, Deck Body
- Yodha Single Cab 3150/1700Get price
1,700 kg payload, 8 ft 8 in deck, Deck Body
Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 vs Tata Yodha Single Cab: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8-9 Lakh | ₹7.01-11.03 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹4.59 lakh✓ better | ₹7.52 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹14,236 a month | ₹12,475 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,478 cc | 2,200 cc |
| Power | 80 HP | 98 HP✓ better |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 22.9 HP | 33.2 HP✓ better |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed Manual | GBS-76-5/4.49, Mark-1, Synchromesh on all gears Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,850 kg✓ better | 1,200 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 3,490 kg | 2,950 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,640 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 5,025 mm (16 ft 6 in) | 5,350 mm (17 ft 7 in) |
| Overall width | 1,842 mm (6 ft 1 in) | 1,860 mm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Overall height | 2,061 mm (6 ft 9 in) | 1,810 mm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm (8 ft 6 in) | 3,150 mm (10 ft 4 in) |
| Ground clearance | 206 mm (8 in) | 210 mm (8 in) |
| Turning radius | 11 m | 6.25 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 14 km/l | 13 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹6.80✓ better | ₹7.32 |
| Fuel tank | 50 litres | 45 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 700 km✓ better | about 585 km |
Eicher Pro X
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹8-11 Lakh, 1,358 kg payload, 15 km/l.
Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price on 13 Oct 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 Yodha Single Cab: 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 Yodha Single Cab 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 Yodha Single Cab costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7.01 lakh ex-showroom against ₹8 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4, about ₹99,000 less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 is cheaper to run: about ₹6.80 of fuel per km against ₹7.32 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹1,600 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 1,200 kg, or 650 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 Yodha Single Cab, on paper: it has 33.2 HP per tonne of GVW against 22.9 HP on the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4, which shows on climbs at full load.
About ₹8.58 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Bada Dost i4 and ₹7.51 lakh for the Tata Yodha Single Cab, 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 45 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 700 km a tank against 585 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 ₹12,475 for the Tata Yodha Single Cab. 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 Tata Yodha Single Cab deck 8.7 ft × 5.9 ft (about 51 sq ft), on the versions compared here.
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