2008 Tata Indigo vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Tata Indigo and 2008 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 56 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Polo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tata Indigo | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indigo | Polo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 49 L |
