2009 Tata Indica vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2009 Tata Indica and 2009 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
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 Volkswagen Jetta (177 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indica | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |
