2009 Tata Indigo vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2009 Tata Indigo and 2009 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Caddy (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 360 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.
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 Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Tata Indigo | 2009 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
Model | Indigo | Caddy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1404 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |