2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C4 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2011 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Citroen C4 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C4 | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | C4 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 155 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 | 1332 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
