2009 Tata Indigo vs. 2009 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2009 Tata Indigo and 2009 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen GTI (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo.
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 GTI (207 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen GTI 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 GTI | |
Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
Model | Indigo | GTI |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1403 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |