2011 Tata Indigo vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo. 2010 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Tata Indigo | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
Model | Indigo | Passat |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 95.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |