Best Diesel Cars for Expressway, 2026
Diesel cars offer better fuel economy and more torque for expressway driving. Compare the best diesel models in the Philippines ranked by highway km/L and Expressway Score.
65
Qualifying
69/100
Top Score
Price on request
Cheapest
15 km/L
Best Fuel
Top 20 Rankings
| # | Model | Starts at | Highway km/L | Expressway score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nissan Terra | ₱1,749,000 | 15 | 69 |
| 2 | Toyota Innova | ₱1,267,000 | 15 | 60 |
| 3 | Isuzu D-Max | ₱978,000 | 15 | 66 |
| 4 | Kia Carnival | ₱2,888,000 | 15 | 77 |
| 5 | Ford Everest | ₱1,849,000 | 14 | 73 |
| 6 | Toyota Fortuner | ₱1,775,000 | 14 | 74 |
| 7 | Toyota Hilux | ₱891,000 | 14 | 65 |
| 8 | Nissan Navara | ₱1,240,000 | 14 | 57 |
| 9 | Mitsubishi Montero Sport | ₱1,568,000 | 14 | 65 |
| 10 | Ford Ranger | ₱1,379,000 | 13 | 64 |
| 11 | Mitsubishi Strada | ₱1,048,000 | 13 | 51 |
| 12 | Audi A8 L | Price on request | , | 47 |
| 13 | Audi Q5 | ₱5,650,000 | , | 33 |
| 14 | Baic B40 Pro TrailMaster | ₱2,398,000 | , | 40 |
| 15 | Baic B40 Ragnar | ₱2,168,000 | , | 33 |
| 16 | Baic B60 Beaumont | ₱2,898,000 | , | 33 |
| 17 | BMW X3 | ₱4,190,000 | , | 42 |
| 18 | BMW X5 | ₱5,990,000 | , | 30 |
| 19 | BMW X6 | ₱9,290,000 | , | 33 |
| 20 | BMW X7 | ₱10,590,000 | , | 41 |
Nissan Terra
Mid-size SUV · 15 km/L · 6 airbags
₱1,749,000
69
Toyota Innova
MPV · 15 km/L · 7 airbags
₱1,267,000
60
Isuzu D-Max
Pickup Truck · 15 km/L · 7 airbags
₱978,000
66
Kia Carnival
MPV · 15 km/L · 8 airbags
₱2,888,000
77
Ford Everest
Mid-size SUV · 14 km/L · 7 airbags
₱1,849,000
73
Toyota Fortuner
Mid-size SUV · 14 km/L · 7 airbags
₱1,775,000
74
Toyota Hilux
Pickup Truck · 14 km/L · 7 airbags
₱891,000
65
Nissan Navara
Pickup Truck · 14 km/L · 7 airbags
₱1,240,000
57
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Mid-size SUV · 14 km/L · 7 airbags
₱1,568,000
65
Ford Ranger
Pickup Truck · 13 km/L · 7 airbags
₱1,379,000
64Mitsubishi Strada
Pickup Truck · 13 km/L · 6 airbags
₱1,048,000
51
Audi A8 L
Sedan · 4 airbags
Price on request
47
Audi Q5
Sedan · 4 airbags
₱5,650,000
33
Baic B40 Pro TrailMaster
Sedan · 3 airbags
₱2,398,000
40
Baic B40 Ragnar
Sedan · 4 airbags
₱2,168,000
33
Baic B60 Beaumont
Sedan · 4 airbags
₱2,898,000
33
BMW X3
Sedan · 4 airbags
₱4,190,000
42
BMW X5
Sedan · 4 airbags
₱5,990,000
30
BMW X6
Sedan · 4 airbags
₱9,290,000
33
BMW X7
Sedan · 4 airbags
₱10,590,000
41Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best diesel cars for expressway in 2026?
The top 3 are: 1. Nissan Terra (₱1,749,000, Score 69/100); 2. Toyota Innova (₱1,267,000, Score 60/100); 3. Isuzu D-Max (₱978,000, Score 66/100). All ranked by their expressway performance metrics.
How many cars qualify for "best diesel cars for expressway"?
65 cars out of 555 total models qualify. We show the top 20 ranked by the category criteria.
How is the Expressway Score calculated?
The Expressway Score (0-100) weighs highway fuel efficiency (25%), ADAS features like adaptive cruise and lane keep assist (25%), safety features including airbags and AEB (20%), comfort and NVH (15%), and ground clearance (15%).
What toll class are these cars on Philippine expressways?
All cars listed are Class 1 vehicles. Toll rates: ₱89 for NLEX Balintawak-Bocaue, ₱158 for SLEX Alabang-Calamba, ₱264 for Skyway Stage 3 Buendia-NLEX.
Do I need RFID for Philippine expressways?
Yes. Autosweep RFID covers SLEX, Skyway, STAR Tollway, NAIAX, and MCX. Easytrip RFID covers NLEX, SCTEX, TPLEX, CAVITEX, and CALAX. Free installation at toll plazas.