2011 Citroen C5 vs. 2011 Tata Indigo

To start off, both 2011 Citroen C5 and 2011 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C5 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 513 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Citroen C5 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Citroen C5 2011 Tata Indigo
Make Citroen Tata
Model C5 Indigo
Year Released 2011 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 201 km/hour 160 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1653 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 11.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 42 L


 

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