2011 Tata Indigo vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 619 kg more than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo. 2010 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Tata Indigo | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Tata | Volvo |
Model | Indigo | S80 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 67 L |