2006 Renault Kangoo vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indigo (85 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 560 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Tata Indigo (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (114 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Kangoo | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Renault | Tata |
| Model | Kangoo | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
