Mahindra Veero vs Tata Intra V20
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the Mahindra Veero for more payload (1,550 kg), more power per tonne and higher ground clearance.
Buy the Tata Intra V20 for a lower price (from ₹6 lakh).
Both need only an LMV licence.
₹7.99-9.58 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,550 kg
- Mileage
- 18.4 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹14,219/mo
₹6-9 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,000 kg
- Mileage
- 17 km/kg
- EMI from
- ₹10,677/mo
Mahindra Veero vs Tata Intra V20: the verdict
The Tata Intra V20 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹6 lakh ex-showroom against ₹7.99 lakh for the Mahindra Veero, about ₹1.99 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹5.67 lakh on the Mahindra Veero against ₹7.5 lakh on the Tata Intra V20. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Mahindra Veero if you
- regularly carry loads close to 1,550 kg
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
Choose the Tata Intra V20 if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- have CNG stations on your routes and want lower fuel bills
Mahindra Veero and Tata Intra V20: pros and cons
Mahindra Veero
Pros
- 1,550 kg payload, 550 kg more per trip
- 80 HP and 210 Nm, more power for its weight
- 216 mm ground clearance for rough roads
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹5.67 lakh)
Tata Intra V20
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹6 lakh
Cons
- Lower payload (1,000 kg)
- Less power for its weight (23.3 HP per tonne)
- Lower ground clearance (175 mm)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹7.5 lakh)
- Top variants cost up to ₹9 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?
Mahindra Veero
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- VeeroYou’re close to the limit. The Veero leaves 650 kg spare against 100 kg on the Intra V20.
Mahindra Veero vs Tata Intra V20: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Mahindra Veero | Tata Intra V20 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.99-9.58 Lakh | ₹6-9 Lakh✓ better | Intra V20: ₹1.99 lakh less |
| Payload | 1,550 kg✓ better | 1,000 kg | Veero: 550 kg more |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 26.7 HP✓ better | 23.3 HP | Veero: 3.4 HP more |
| Ground clearance | 216 mm✓ better | 175 mm | Veero: 41 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹5.67 lakh✓ better | ₹7.5 lakh | Veero: ₹1.83 lakh less |
| Overall length | 4,710 mm (15 ft 5 in) | 4,460 mm (14 ft 8 in) | Veero: 0 ft 10 in longer |
On-road price and EMI in your city
City
Down payment
Loan period
Mahindra Veero
₹8.57 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata Intra V20
₹6.43 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The Intra V20 EMI is ₹3,541 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.
Mahindra Veero
Loan needed ₹6.39 L · EMI ₹14,219 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Tata Intra V20
Loan needed ₹4.80 L · EMI ₹10,677 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.
Mahindra Veero and Tata Intra V20 variants
This page compares the base versions. Prices change by variant and city; open a version for its own price, deck size and payload.
Mahindra Veero variants
- Veero 1.5 XXL SD V2Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.5 XXL SD V4Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.5 XXL SD V6Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.6 XXL SD V2Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.6 XXL SD V4Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
- Veero 1.6 XXL SD V6Get price
1,600 kg payload, 9 ft 11 in deck, Deck Body
Mahindra Veero vs Tata Intra V20: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Mahindra Veero | Tata Intra V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7.99-9.58 Lakh | ₹6-9 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹5.67 lakh✓ better | ₹7.5 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹14,219 a month | ₹10,677 a month✓ better |
Engine and power
| Specification | Mahindra Veero | Tata Intra V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | CNG |
| Engine | 1,493 cc | 1,199 cc |
| Power | 80 HP✓ better | 53 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 26.7 HP✓ better | 23.3 HP |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Mahindra Veero | Tata Intra V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,550 kg✓ better | 1,000 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 2,999 kg | 2,275 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,599 kg | 1,275 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Mahindra Veero | Tata Intra V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 4,710 mm (15 ft 5 in) | 4,460 mm (14 ft 8 in) |
| Overall width | 1,746 mm (5 ft 9 in) | 1,692 mm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Overall height | 2,040 mm (6 ft 8 in) | 1,921 mm (6 ft 4 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (8 ft 4 in) | 2,450 mm (8 ft) |
| Ground clearance | 216 mm (9 in) | 175 mm (7 in) |
| Turning radius | 5.1 m | 5.2 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Mahindra Veero | Tata Intra V20 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 18.4 km/l | 17 km/kg |
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 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.
Mahindra Veero vs Tata Intra V20: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Mahindra Veero suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 1,550 kg, while the Tata Intra V20 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 V20 costs less to buy: it starts at ₹6 lakh ex-showroom against ₹7.99 lakh for the Mahindra Veero, about ₹1.99 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Mahindra Veero runs on diesel and the Tata Intra V20 on cng, so running cost depends on the diesel and cng prices on your routes. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Mahindra Veero carries more: 1,550 kg of payload against 1,000 kg, or 550 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 Mahindra Veero, on paper: it has 26.7 HP per tonne of GVW against 23.3 HP on the Tata Intra V20, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 216 mm of ground clearance against 175 mm.
About ₹8.57 lakh for the Mahindra Veero and ₹6.43 lakh for the Tata Intra V20, 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 ₹14,219 a month for the Mahindra Veero and ₹10,677 for the Tata Intra V20. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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