Ashok Leyland Saathi vs Tata Ace Gold
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the Ashok Leyland Saathi for more payload (1,120 kg), more power per tonne and higher ground clearance.
Buy the Tata Ace Gold for lower diesel cost (₹4.53 per km) and a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Both start at about ₹5 lakh ex-showroom and need only an LMV licence.
₹5-6 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,120 kg
- Mileage
- 20 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹8,898/mo
₹5-6.98 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 750 kg
- Mileage
- 21 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹8,898/mo
Ashok Leyland Saathi vs Tata Ace Gold: the verdict
Both start at about ₹5 lakh ex-showroom. Each tonne of payload costs ₹4.91 lakh on the Ashok Leyland Saathi against ₹7.99 lakh on the Tata Ace Gold. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Ashok Leyland Saathi if you
- regularly carry loads close to 1,120 kg
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
Choose the Tata Ace Gold if you
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Ashok Leyland Saathi and Tata Ace Gold: pros and cons
Ashok Leyland Saathi
Pros
- 1,120 kg payload, 370 kg more per trip
- 45 HP and 110 Nm, more power for its weight
- 250 mm ground clearance for rough roads
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹4.91 lakh)
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹4.76 per km
- Wider 5.2 m turning radius
Tata Ace Gold
Pros
- Lower diesel cost at ₹4.53 per km
- Tighter 4.63 m turning radius for city lanes
Cons
- Lower payload (750 kg)
- Less power for its weight (17.8 HP per tonne)
- Lower ground clearance (160 mm)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹7.99 lakh)
- Top variants cost up to ₹6.98 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 Ace Gold
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- SaathiYou’re close to the limit. The Saathi leaves 420 kg spare against 50 kg on the Ace Gold.
- Ace GoldIts tighter turning circle (4.63 m against 5.2 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Ace GoldSaves about ₹690 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Ashok Leyland Saathi vs Tata Ace Gold: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Ashok Leyland Saathi | Tata Ace Gold | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹5-6 Lakh | ₹5-6.98 Lakh | Both from about ₹5 lakh |
| Payload | 1,120 kg✓ better | 750 kg | Saathi: 370 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹4.76 | ₹4.53✓ better | Ace Gold: ₹0.23 less |
| Turning radius | 5.2 m | 4.63 m✓ better | Ace Gold: 0.57 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 19.7 HP✓ better | 17.8 HP | Saathi: 1.9 HP more |
| Ground clearance | 250 mm✓ better | 160 mm | Saathi: 90 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹4.91 lakh✓ better | ₹7.99 lakh | Saathi: ₹3.08 lakh less |
| Overall length | 4,406 mm (14 ft 5 in) | 4,075 mm (13 ft 4 in) | Saathi: 1 ft 1 in longer |
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (5 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
143 litres · ₹4.53 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 Saathi
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹8,898
- Fuel
- − ₹14,280
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,000
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹1,500
- You keep each month
- ₹24,122
Tata Ace Gold
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹8,898
- Fuel
- − ₹13,600
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,000
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹1,500
- You keep each month
- ₹24,802
The Ace Gold leaves you about ₹680 more a month, or ₹8,160 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹12,000 (Saathi) and ₹12,000 (Ace Gold) 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 Saathi
₹5.36 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata Ace Gold
₹5.36 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 Saathi
Loan needed ₹4.00 L · EMI ₹8,898 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Tata Ace Gold
Loan needed ₹4.00 L · EMI ₹8,898 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 Saathi and Tata Ace Gold variants
This page compares the base versions. Prices change by variant and city; open a version for its own price, deck size and payload.
Tata Ace Gold variants
- Ace Gold 2100/DieselGet price
900 kg payload, 7 ft 3 in deck, Deck Body
- Ace Gold 2100/Diesel PlusGet price
900 kg payload, 7 ft 3 in deck, Deck Body
Ashok Leyland Saathi vs Tata Ace Gold: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Saathi | Tata Ace Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹5-6 Lakh | ₹5-6.98 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹4.91 lakh✓ better | ₹7.99 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹8,898 a month | ₹8,898 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Saathi | Tata Ace Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,478 cc | 700 cc |
| Power | 45 HP✓ better | 30 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 19.7 HP✓ better | 17.8 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5 F + 1 R Manual | 5-speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Saathi | Tata Ace Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,120 kg✓ better | 750 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 2,288 kg | 1,685 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,168 kg | 990 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Saathi | Tata Ace Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 4,406 mm (14 ft 5 in) | 4,075 mm (13 ft 4 in) |
| Overall width | 1,663 mm (5 ft 5 in) | 1,500 mm (4 ft 11 in) |
| Overall height | 1,833 mm (6 ft) | 1,845 mm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm (7 ft 5 in) | 2,250 mm (7 ft 5 in) |
| Ground clearance | 250 mm (10 in) | 160 mm (6 in) |
| Turning radius | 5.2 m | 4.63 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Ashok Leyland Saathi | Tata Ace Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 20 km/l | 21 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹4.76 | ₹4.53✓ better |
Tata Ace HT+
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹5-7 Lakh, 900 kg payload, 18 km/l.
Where these figures come from
- Specifications, payload and mileage are the makers’ published figures.
- Fuel cost uses the Delhi fuel price on 5 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 Saathi vs Tata Ace Gold: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Ashok Leyland Saathi suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 1,120 kg, while the Tata Ace Gold 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 ₹5 lakh ex-showroom. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Tata Ace Gold is cheaper to run: about ₹4.53 of fuel per km against ₹4.76 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹700 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Ashok Leyland Saathi carries more: 1,120 kg of payload against 750 kg, or 370 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 Ashok Leyland Saathi, on paper: it has 19.7 HP per tonne of GVW against 17.8 HP on the Tata Ace Gold, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 250 mm of ground clearance against 160 mm.
About ₹5.36 lakh for the Ashok Leyland Saathi and ₹5.36 lakh for the Tata Ace Gold, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
With 20% down and a 5-year loan at 12%, the EMI starts near ₹8,898 a month for the Ashok Leyland Saathi and ₹8,898 for the Tata Ace Gold. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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