Ashok Leyland Dost + vs Tata Intra V50
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the Ashok Leyland Dost + for lower diesel cost (₹4.76 per km) and a longer range (about 800 km a tank).
Buy the Tata Intra V50 for a lower price (from ₹7 lakh) and more power per tonne.
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹7.75-8.25 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,500 kg
- Mileage
- 20 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹13,792/mo
₹7-10 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,500 kg
- Mileage
- 17 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
Ashok Leyland Dost + vs Tata Intra V50: the verdict
The Tata Intra V50 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹7 lakh ex-showroom against ₹7.75 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Dost +, about ₹75,000 less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹5.33 lakh on the Ashok Leyland Dost + against ₹5.67 lakh on the Tata Intra V50. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Ashok Leyland Dost + if you
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- make long trips between refuels (about 800 km on a full tank)
Choose the Tata Intra V50 if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
Ashok Leyland Dost + and Tata Intra V50: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland Dost +
Pros
- Lower diesel cost at ₹4.76 per km
- 40-litre tank, about 800 km a tank
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹5.33 lakh)
Cons
- Less power for its weight (25 HP per tonne)
Tata Intra V50
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹7 lakh
- 80 HP and 220 Nm, more power for its weight
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹5.60 per km
- Smaller 35-litre tank, about 595 km a tank
- 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?
Ashok Leyland Dost +
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Dost +Saves about ₹2,520 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Ashok Leyland Dost + 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 Dost + | Tata Intra V50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.75-8.25 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh✓ better | Intra V50: ₹0.75 lakh less |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹4.76✓ better | ₹5.60 | Dost +: ₹0.84 less |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 25 HP | 29.7 HP✓ better | Intra V50: 4.7 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 800 km✓ better | about 595 km | Dost +: 205 km more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹5.33 lakh✓ better | ₹5.67 lakh | Dost +: ₹0.34 lakh less |
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
150 litres · ₹4.76 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 Dost +
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹13,792
- Fuel
- − ₹14,280
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,333
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,250
- You keep each month
- ₹18,145
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 Dost + leaves you about ₹935 more a month, or ₹11,224 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹16,000 (Dost +) 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 Dost +
₹8.31 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata Intra V50
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Intra V50 EMI is ₹1,335 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 Dost +
Loan needed ₹6.20 L · EMI ₹13,792 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 Dost + vs Tata Intra V50: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.75-8.25 Lakh | ₹7-10 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹5.33 lakh✓ better | ₹5.67 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹13,792 a month | ₹12,457 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,478 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Power | 70 HP | 80 HP✓ better |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 25 HP | 29.7 HP✓ better |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,500 kg | 1,500 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 2,805 kg | 2,690 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,305 kg | 1,190 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 4,630 mm (15 ft 2 in) | 4,734 mm (15 ft 6 in) |
| Overall width | 1,620 mm (5 ft 4 in) | 1,694 mm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Overall height | 1,930 mm (6 ft 4 in) | 2,013 mm (6 ft 7 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm (8 ft 3 in) | 2,600 mm (8 ft 6 in) |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm (7 in) | 193 mm (8 in) |
| Turning radius | 6 m | 6 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost + | Tata Intra V50 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 20 km/l | 17 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹4.76✓ better | ₹5.60 |
| Fuel tank | 40 litres | 35 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 800 km✓ better | about 595 km |
ISUZU D-MAX
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹8-10.19 Lakh, 1,380 kg payload, 14.4 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 Dost + vs Tata Intra V50: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Ashok Leyland Dost + suits buyers who run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up, 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 ₹7.75 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Dost +, about ₹75,000 less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Ashok Leyland Dost + is cheaper to run: about ₹4.76 of fuel per km against ₹5.60 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹2,500 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
They carry about the same load, close to 1,500 kg. 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 25 HP on the Ashok Leyland Dost +, which shows on climbs at full load.
About ₹8.31 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Dost + 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 Dost +: 40 litres against 35 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 800 km a tank against 595 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹13,792 a month for the Ashok Leyland Dost + and ₹12,457 for the Tata Intra V50. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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