2011 Tata Indigo vs. 2011 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2011 Tata Indigo and 2011 Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo.
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 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Indigo | 2011 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Tata | Renault |
| Model | Indigo | Megane |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
