2011 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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, 2011 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (84 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 276 kg more 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 Volkswagen Golf (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Tata Indigo | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
Model | Indigo | Golf |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1782 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |