Tata Intra V30 vs Tata Yodha Single Cab
Price, payload and mileage compared, with running cost, on-road price and EMI.
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Quick answer
Buy the Tata Intra V30 for more payload (1,300 kg), lower diesel cost (₹6.80 per km) and a tighter turning circle for city lanes.
Buy the Tata Yodha Single Cab for more power per tonne, a longer range (about 585 km a tank) and higher ground clearance.
Both start at about ₹7 lakh ex-showroom and need only an LMV licence.
₹7-8 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,300 kg
- Mileage
- 14 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,457/mo
₹7.01-11.03 Lakh ex-showroom
- Payload
- 1,200 kg
- Mileage
- 13 km/l
- EMI from
- ₹12,475/mo
Tata Intra V30 vs Tata Yodha Single Cab: the verdict
Both start at about ₹7 lakh ex-showroom. Each tonne of payload costs ₹5.77 lakh on the Tata Intra V30 against ₹7.52 lakh on the Tata Yodha Single Cab. The right pick depends on your work.
Choose the Tata Intra V30 if you
- regularly carry loads close to 1,300 kg
- 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
Choose the Tata Yodha Single Cab if you
- drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded
- make long trips between refuels (about 585 km on a full tank)
Tata Intra V30 and Tata Yodha Single Cab: pros and cons
Tata Intra V30
Pros
- 1,300 kg payload, 100 kg more per trip
- Lower diesel cost at ₹6.80 per km
- Tighter 5.25 m turning radius for city lanes
- Cheaper per tonne of payload (₹5.77 lakh)
Cons
- Less power for its weight (27.3 HP per tonne)
- Smaller 35-litre tank, about 490 km a tank
- Lower ground clearance (170 mm)
Tata Yodha Single Cab
Pros
- 98 HP and 250 Nm, more power for its weight
- 45-litre tank, about 585 km a tank
- 210 mm ground clearance for rough roads
Cons
- Lower payload (1,200 kg)
- Higher diesel cost at ₹7.32 per km
- Wider 6.25 m turning radius
- Costs more per tonne of payload (₹7.52 lakh)
- Top variants cost up to ₹11.03 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 Intra V30
It matches more of what you told us: load, roads and running cost.
- Intra V30You’re close to the limit. The Intra V30 leaves 200 kg spare against 100 kg on the Yodha Single Cab.
- Intra V30Its tighter turning circle (5.25 m against 6.25 m) makes narrow lanes and markets easier.
- Intra V30Saves about ₹1,560 a month on fuel at 3,000 km.
Tata Intra V30 vs Tata Yodha Single Cab: comparison table
Only the figures that differ by more than a few per cent. The better figure is marked in green.
| Feature | Tata Intra V30 | Tata Yodha Single Cab | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7-8 Lakh | ₹7.01-11.03 Lakh | Both from about ₹7 lakh |
| Payload | 1,300 kg✓ better | 1,200 kg | Intra V30: 100 kg more |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹6.80✓ better | ₹7.32 | Intra V30: ₹0.52 less |
| Turning radius | 5.25 m✓ better | 6.25 m | Intra V30: 1 m tighter |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 27.3 HP | 33.2 HP✓ better | Yodha Single Cab: 5.9 HP more |
| Distance on a full tank | about 490 km | about 585 km✓ better | Yodha Single Cab: 95 km more |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 210 mm✓ better | Yodha Single Cab: 40 mm more |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹5.77 lakh✓ better | ₹7.52 lakh | Intra V30: ₹1.75 lakh less |
| Overall length | 4,460 mm (14 ft 8 in) | 5,350 mm (17 ft 7 in) | Yodha Single Cab: 2 ft 11 in longer |
Running cost: what you’ll spend on diesel
Fuel cost at today’s Delhi price (13 Oct 2026), on each maker’s claimed mileage. Change the numbers to match your work.
Working days a month
214 litres · ₹6.80 per km
231 litres · ₹7.32 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 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
Tata Yodha Single Cab
- Freight earned
- ₹66,000
- Loan EMI
- − ₹12,475
- Fuel
- − ₹21,969
- Driver salary
- − ₹15,000
- Service and repairs
- − ₹1,250
- Tyres
- − ₹1,200
- Insurance
- − ₹2,083
- You keep each month
- ₹12,023
The Intra V30 leaves you about ₹1,587 more a month, or ₹19,044 a year.
Estimates only: service about ₹15,000 (Intra V30) and ₹15,000 (Yodha Single Cab) 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 Intra V30
₹7.50 L onwards
5 years at 12%
Tata Yodha Single Cab
₹7.51 L onwards
5 years at 12%
EMI is almost the same: just ₹18 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.
Tata Intra V30
Loan needed ₹5.60 L · EMI ₹12,457 a month
Likely eligible
The EMI fits within half your monthly income.
Tata Yodha Single Cab
Loan needed ₹5.61 L · EMI ₹12,475 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.
Tata Intra V30 and Tata Yodha Single Cab 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 Yodha Single Cab variants
- Yodha Single Cab 3150/1200Get price
1,200 kg payload, 8 ft 8 in deck, Deck Body
- Yodha Single Cab 3150/1500Get price
1,500 kg payload, 8 ft 8 in deck, Deck Body
- Yodha Single Cab 3150/1700Get price
1,700 kg payload, 8 ft 8 in deck, Deck Body
Tata Intra V30 vs Tata Yodha Single Cab: full specifications
Price
| Specification | Tata Intra V30 | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹7-8 Lakh | ₹7.01-11.03 Lakh |
| Price per tonne of payload | ₹5.77 lakh✓ better | ₹7.52 lakh |
| EMI (20% down, 12%, 5 years) | ₹12,457 a month | ₹12,475 a month |
Engine and power
| Specification | Tata Intra V30 | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 1,497 cc | 2,200 cc |
| Power | 70 HP | 98 HP✓ better |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Power per tonne of GVW | 27.3 HP | 33.2 HP✓ better |
| Gearbox | 5 Speed Manual | GBS-76-5/4.49, Mark-1, Synchromesh on all gears Manual |
Payload and weight
| Specification | Tata Intra V30 | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1,300 kg✓ better | 1,200 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight (GVW) | 2,565 kg | 2,950 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1,165 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Tyres | 4 tyres | 4 tyres |
| Axle configuration | 4X2 | 4X2 |
| Licence needed | LMV | LMV |
Dimensions
| Specification | Tata Intra V30 | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 4,460 mm (14 ft 8 in) | 5,350 mm (17 ft 7 in) |
| Overall width | 1,692 mm (5 ft 7 in) | 1,860 mm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Overall height | 1,945 mm (6 ft 5 in) | 1,810 mm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (8 ft) | 3,150 mm (10 ft 4 in) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (7 in) | 210 mm (8 in) |
| Turning radius | 5.25 m | 6.25 m |
Mileage and range
| Specification | Tata Intra V30 | Tata Yodha Single Cab |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed mileage | 14 km/l | 13 km/l |
| Fuel cost per km | ₹6.80✓ better | ₹7.32 |
| Fuel tank | 35 litres | 45 litres |
| Distance on a full tank | about 490 km | about 585 km✓ better |
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 13 Oct 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 Intra V30 vs Tata Yodha Single Cab: FAQs
Neither is better for every buyer. On the figures, the Tata Intra V30 suits buyers who regularly carry loads close to 1,300 kg, while the Tata Yodha Single Cab suits buyers who drive ghats, flyovers or highways fully loaded. 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 Tata Intra V30 is cheaper to run: about ₹6.80 of fuel per km against ₹7.32 at today's Delhi prices, roughly ₹1,600 a month less over 3,000 km. Claimed figures come from the makers; real mileage depends on load, route and driving.
The Tata Intra V30 carries more: 1,300 kg of payload against 1,200 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.
The Tata Yodha Single Cab, on paper: it has 33.2 HP per tonne of GVW against 27.3 HP on the Tata Intra V30, which shows on climbs at full load. It also sits higher, with 210 mm of ground clearance against 170 mm.
About ₹7.5 lakh for the Tata Intra V30 and ₹7.51 lakh for the Tata Yodha Single Cab, for the base versions. That adds an estimate of RTO and insurance to the ex-showroom price; dealers quote the exact figure.
The Tata Yodha Single Cab: 45 litres against 35 litres. On claimed mileage that is about 585 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 Tata Intra V30 and ₹12,475 for the Tata Yodha Single Cab. Change the down payment and loan period in the price section above.
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