2011 Tata Indigo vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C5 (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C5 weights approximately 387 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, 2010 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo. 2010 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Indigo | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Tata | Citroen |
| Model | Indigo | C5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1527 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |
