Tata 1512 LPT vs Tata 1616 LPT
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
Updated
Quick answer
Buy the Tata 1512 LPT for more payload (10,550 kg) and a lower price (from ₹22 lakh).
Buy the Tata 1616 LPT for lower diesel cost (₹11.90 per km), more power per tonne and a longer range (about 1,280 km a tank).
Both need a heavy goods vehicle transport licence.
₹22-23.46 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 10,550 kg
- Mileage
- 6 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹39,150/mo
₹25-29 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,055 kg
- Mileage
- 8 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹44,489/mo
Tata 1512 LPT vs Tata 1616 LPT: the verdict
The Tata 1512 LPT costs less to buy: it starts at ₹22 lakh ex-showroom against ₹25 lakh for the Tata 1616 LPT, about ₹3 lakh less. Each tonne of payload costs ₹2.15 lakh on the Tata 1512 LPT against ₹25.59 lakh on the Tata 1616 LPT. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Tata 1512 LPT if you
- want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan
- regularly carry loads close to 10,550 kg
Choose the Tata 1616 LPT if you
- run long distances every day, where a lower fuel cost per km adds up
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- make long trips between refuels (about 1,280 km on a full tank)
- work in narrow city lanes, where its tighter turning circle helps
Tata 1512 LPT and Tata 1616 LPT: pros and cons
Tata 1512 LPT
Pros
- Lower starting price at ₹22 lakh
- 10,550 kg payload, 9,495 kg more per trip
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹2.15 lakh)
Cons
- Higher diesel cost at ₹15.87 per km
- Wider 19.2 m turning radius
- Less power for its weight (7.7 HP per tonne)
- Smaller 160-litre tank, about 960 km a tank
Tata 1616 LPT
Pros
- Lower diesel cost at ₹11.90 per km
- Tighter 16.3 m turning radius for city lanes
- 157 HP and 475 Nm, more power for its weight
- 160-litre tank, about 1,280 km a tank
Cons
- Lower payload (1,055 kg)
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹25.59 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 1616 LPT
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- 1512 LPTYou’re close to the limit. The 1512 LPT leaves 9,550 kg spare against 55 kg on the 1616 LPT.
- 1616 LPTIts tighter turning circle (16.3 m against 19.2 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- 1616 LPTSaves about ₹24,812 a month on fuel at 6,250 km.
Tata 1512 LPT vs Tata 1616 LPT: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Tata 1512 LPT | Tata 1616 LPT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹22-23.46 Lakh✓ better | ₹25-29 Lakh | 1512 LPT: ₹3 lakh less |
| Payload | 10,550 kg✓ better | 1,055 kg | 1512 LPT: 9,495 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹15.87 | ₹11.90✓ better | 1616 LPT: ₹3.97 less |
| Turning radius | 19.2 m | 16.3 m✓ better | 1616 LPT: 2.9 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 7.7 HP | 9.7 HP✓ better | 1616 LPT: 2 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 960 km | about 1,280 km✓ better | 1616 LPT: 320 km more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹2.15 lakh✓ better | ₹25.59 lakh | 1512 LPT: ₹23.44 lakh less |
| Overall length | 6,300 mm (20 ft 8 in) | 8,275 mm (27 ft 2 in) | 1616 LPT: 6 ft 6 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
500 litres · ₹15.87 per km
375 litres · ₹11.90 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?
Tata 1512 LPT
- Freight earned
- ₹1,65,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹39,150
- Fuel
- − ₹47,600
- Driver salary
- − ₹22,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹3,833
- Tyres
- − ₹6,600
- Insurance
- − ₹6,417
- You keep each month
- ₹39,400
Tata 1616 LPT
- Freight earned
- ₹1,65,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹44,489
- Fuel
- − ₹35,700
- Driver salary
- − ₹22,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹4,417
- Tyres
- − ₹6,600
- Insurance
- − ₹7,333
- You keep each month
- ₹44,461
The 1616 LPT leaves you about ₹5,061 more a month, or ₹60,736 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹46,000 (1512 LPT) and ₹53,000 (1616 LPT) 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
Tata 1512 LPT
₹23.58 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata 1616 LPT
₹26.80 L onwards
5 years at 12%
The 1512 LPT EMI is ₹5,339 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.
Tata 1512 LPT
Loan needed ₹17.60 L · EMI ₹39,150 a month
Stretch
The EMI is more than half your income allows; try a bigger down payment.
Tata 1616 LPT
Loan needed ₹20.00 L · EMI ₹44,489 a month
Stretch
The EMI is more than half your income allows; try a bigger down payment.
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.
Tata 1512 LPT and Tata 1616 LPT 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 1512 LPT variants
- 1512 LPT 4200/CABGet price
10,550 kg payload, Customizable body
- 1512 LPT 4200/CLBGet price
10,550 kg payload, Customizable body
- 1512 LPT 4200/ContainersGet price
10,550 kg payload, Box body
- 1512 LPT 4200/ReefersGet price
10,550 kg payload, Box body
- 1512 LPT 4200/HSDGet price
10,550 kg payload, 20 ft deck, Box body
- 1512 LPT 4830/CABGet price
10,550 kg payload, Customizable body
- 1512 LPT 4830/ContainersGet price
10,550 kg payload, Box body
- 1512 LPT 4830/FSDGet price
10,550 kg payload, Deck Body
Tata 1616 LPT variants
- 1616 LPT 3920/CAB/Day CabinGet price
10,550 kg payload, 17 ft deck, Customizable body
- 1616 LPT 3920/HSD/Day CabinGet price
10,550 kg payload, 17 ft deck, Box body
- 1616 LPT 4530/CAB/Day CabinGet price
10,550 kg payload, 20 ft deck, Customizable body
- 1616 LPT 4530/HSD/Day CabinGet price
10,550 kg payload, 20 ft deck, Box body
- 1616 LPT 4920/CAB/Sleeper CabinGet price
10,550 kg payload, 20 ft deck, Customizable body
- 1616 LPT 4920/HSD/Sleeper CabinGet price
10,550 kg payload, 20 ft deck, Box body
- 1616 LPT 4920/CAB/Day CabinGet price
10,550 kg payload, 22 ft deck, Customizable body
- 1616 LPT 4920/HSD/Day CabinGet price
10,550 kg payload, 22 ft deck, Box body
Tata 1512 LPT vs Tata 1616 LPT: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Tata 1512 LPT | Tata 1616 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹22-23.46 Lakh | ₹25-29 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹2.15 lakh✓ better | ₹25.59 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹39,150 a month✓ better | ₹44,489 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Tata 1512 LPT | Tata 1616 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 3,300 cc | 3,300 cc |
| Power | 123 HP | 157 HP✓ better |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 7.7 HP | 9.7 HP✓ better |
| Emission norm | BS6 | BS6 |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed Manual | 6-speed Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Tata 1512 LPT | Tata 1616 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 10,550 kg✓ better | 1,055 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 16,020 kg | 16,140 kg |
| Kerb weight | 5,470 kg | 5,590 kg |
| Tyres | 6 tyres | 6 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Licence needed | HGV | HGV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Tata 1512 LPT | Tata 1616 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 6,300 mm (20 ft 8 in) | 8,275 mm (27 ft 2 in) |
| Overall width | 2,475 mm (8 ft 1 in) | 2,440 mm (8 ft) |
| Overall height | 2,165 mm (7 ft 1 in) | 2,700 mm (8 ft 10 in) |
| Wheelbase | 4,200 mm (13 ft 9 in) | 4,530 mm (14 ft 10 in) |
| Ground clearance | 225 mm (9 in) | 225 mm (9 in) |
| Turning radius | 19.2 m | 16.3 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Tata 1512 LPT | Tata 1616 LPT |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 6 km/l | 8 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹15.87 | ₹11.90✓ better |
| Fuel tank | 160 litres | 160 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 960 km | about 1,280 km✓ better |
Mahindra FURIO 16
Sits closest to both on payload and price: ₹24-28 Lakh, 10,500 kg payload, 6 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.
Tata 1512 LPT vs Tata 1616 LPT: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Tata 1512 LPT suits buyers who want the lower purchase price and a smaller loan, while the Tata 1616 LPT 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.
The Tata 1512 LPT costs less to buy: it starts at ₹22 lakh ex-showroom against ₹25 lakh for the Tata 1616 LPT, about ₹3 lakh less. On-road prices add RTO and insurance, which vary by state; this page shows Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
The Tata 1616 LPT is cheaper to run: about ₹11.90 of fuel per km against ₹15.87 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹11,900 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Tata 1512 LPT carries more: 10,550 kg of payload against 1,055 kg, or 9,495 kg more per trip. Loading past the rated payload invites fines, faster tyre wear and costly repairs.
Both need a heavy goods vehicle transport licence.
The Tata 1616 LPT, on paper: it has 9.7 HP per tonne of GVW against 7.7 HP on the Tata 1512 LPT, which shows on climbs at full load.
About ₹23.58 lakh for the Tata 1512 LPT and ₹26.8 lakh for the Tata 1616 LPT, 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 ₹39,150 a month for the Tata 1512 LPT and ₹44,489 for the Tata 1616 LPT. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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