2011 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 312 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Indigo | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Tata | Kia |
| Model | Indigo | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1404 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 53 L |
