2007 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indigo | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Tata | Kia |
| Model | Indigo | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |
