2005 Tata Indigo vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 204 kg more than 2005 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Indigo. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Indigo. 2009 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 2005 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2005 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Tata Indigo | 2009 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indigo | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
