2010 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Tata Indigo

To start off, both 2010 Kia Rio and 2010 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2010 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Kia Rio 2010 Tata Indigo
Make Kia Tata
Model Rio Indigo
Year Released 2010 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 110 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
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 4249 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1694 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1471 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2499 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 42 L


 

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