2007 Tata Indigo vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (89 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 174 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indigo | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indigo | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
