2009 Tata Indigo vs. 2009 Audi A5
To start off, both 2009 Tata Indigo and 2009 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A5 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2009 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A5 (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo. 2009 Audi A5 has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indigo | 2009 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Tata | Audi |
| Model | Indigo | A5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1404 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |
