2009 Tata Indica vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Citi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Citi would be higher. At 1,423 cc, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indica weights approximately 148 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (119 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indica | Citi |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1423 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 49 L |
