2011 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i20 (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i20 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, 2012 Hyundai i20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Indigo | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Tata | Hyundai |
| Model | Indigo | i20 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
