2006 Kia Carens vs. 2010 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2010 Tata Indigo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Carens (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indigo.
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, 2006 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Carens | 2010 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Carens | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
