2011 Kia Cee'd vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2012 Tata Indigo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 197 kg more than 2012 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 Kia Cee'd (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Cee'd | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Cee'd | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 42 L |
