2007 Tata Indigo vs. 2010 Volvo C30
To start off, 2010 Volvo C30 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C30 weights approximately 316 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 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indigo | 2010 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Tata | Volvo |
| Model | Indigo | C30 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
