2008 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 190 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Tata |
| Model | Golf | Indica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 190 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 37 L |
