2009 Tata Indigo vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indigo | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indigo | Golf |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
