Ashok Leyland Dost XL vs Tata Intra V30
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Ashok Leyland Dost XL for more payload (1,400 kg), lower diesel cost (₹4.76 per km) and a longer range (about 800 km a tank).
Buy the Tata Intra V30 for a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Both start at about ₹7 lakh ex-showroom and need only an LMV licence.
₹7-10 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,400 kg
- Mileage
- 20 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
₹7-8 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,300 kg
- Mileage
- 14 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
Ashok Leyland Dost XL vs Tata Intra V30: the verdict
Both start at about ₹7 lakh ex-showroom. Each tonne of payload costs ₹5.77 lakh on the Tata Intra V30 against ₹6.07 lakh on the Ashok Leyland Dost XL. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Ashok Leyland Dost XL if you
- regularly carry loads close to 1,400 kg
- 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 V30 if you
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Ashok Leyland Dost XL and Tata Intra V30: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland Dost XL
Pros
- 1,400 kg payload, 100 kg more per trip
- Lower diesel cost at ₹4.76 per km
- 40-litre tank, about 800 km a tank
- 177 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Wider 11 m turning radius
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹6.07 lakh)
- Top variants cost up to ₹10 lakh
Tata Intra V30
Pros
- Tighter 5.25 m turning radius for city lanes
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹5.77 lakh)
Cons
- Lower payload (1,300 kg)
- Higher diesel cost at ₹6.80 per km
- Smaller 35-litre tank, about 490 km a tank
- Lower ground clearance (170 mm)
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 XL
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Dost XLYou’re close to the limit. The Dost XL leaves 250 kg spare against 150 kg on the Intra V30.
- Intra V30Its tighter turning circle (5.25 m against 11 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Dost XLSaves about ₹6,120 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Ashok Leyland Dost XL vs Tata Intra V30: 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 XL | Tata Intra V30 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7-10 Lakh | ₹7-8 Lakh | Both from about ₹7 lakh |
| Payload | 1,400 kg✓ better | 1,300 kg | Dost XL: 100 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹4.76✓ better | ₹6.80 | Dost XL: ₹2.04 less |
| Turning radius | 11 m | 5.25 m✓ better | Intra V30: 5.75 m tighter |
| Distance on a full tank | about 800 km✓ better | about 490 km | Dost XL: 310 km more |
| Ground clearance | 177 mm✓ better | 170 mm | Dost XL: 7 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹6.07 lakh | ₹5.77 lakh✓ better | Intra V30: ₹0.3 lakh less |
| Overall length | 4,630 mm (15 ft 2 in) | 4,460 mm (14 ft 8 in) | Dost XL: 0 ft 7 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
150 litres · ₹4.76 per km
214 litres · ₹6.80 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 XL
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹12,457
- Fuel
- − ₹14,280
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,250
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,083
- You keep each month
- ₹19,730
Tata Intra V30
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹12,457
- Fuel
- − ₹20,400
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,250
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,083
- You keep each month
- ₹13,610
The Dost XL leaves you about ₹6,120 more a month, or ₹73,440 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹15,000 (Dost XL) and ₹15,000 (Intra V30) 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 XL
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata Intra V30
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
EMI is almost the same: just ₹0 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 Dost XL
Loan needed ₹5.60 L · EMI ₹12,457 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Tata Intra V30
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 XL vs Tata Intra V30: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost XL | Tata Intra V30 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7-10 Lakh | ₹7-8 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹6.07 lakh | ₹5.77 lakh✓ better |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹12,457 a month | ₹12,457 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost XL | Tata Intra V30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,478 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Power | 70 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 26.7 HP | 27.3 HP |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost XL | Tata Intra V30 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,400 kg✓ better | 1,300 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 2,625 kg | 2,565 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,225 kg | 1,165 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost XL | Tata Intra V30 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 4,630 mm (15 ft 2 in) | 4,460 mm (14 ft 8 in) |
| Overall width | 1,670 mm (5 ft 6 in) | 1,692 mm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Overall height | 1,860 mm (6 ft 1 in) | 1,945 mm (6 ft 5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm (7 ft 9 in) | 2,450 mm (8 ft) |
| Ground clearance | 177 mm (7 in) | 170 mm (7 in) |
| Turning radius | 11 m | 5.25 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Dost XL | Tata Intra V30 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 20 km/l | 14 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹4.76✓ better | ₹6.80 |
| Fuel tank | 40 litres | 35 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 800 km✓ better | about 490 km |
Mahindra Bolero Pik-up
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹7-10 Lakh, 1,300 kg payload, 17 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 XL vs Tata Intra V30: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Ashok Leyland Dost XL suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 1,400 kg, while the Tata Intra V30 suits buyers who work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps. The verdict at the top of this page sets out the price, payload, running cost and power differences.
Both start at about ₹7 lakh ex-showroom. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Ashok Leyland Dost XL is cheaper to run: about ₹4.76 of fuel per km against ₹6.80 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹6,100 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Ashok Leyland Dost XL carries more: 1,400 kg of payload against 1,300 kg, or 100 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.
About ₹7.5 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Dost XL and ₹7.5 lakh for the Tata Intra V30, 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 XL: 40 litres against 35 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 800 km a tank against 490 km.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹12,457 a month for the Ashok Leyland Dost XL and ₹12,457 for the Tata Intra V30. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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