2007 Tata Indigo vs. 2011 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 4 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indigo weights approximately 8 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Polo (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indigo | 2011 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indigo | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
