2011 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Indigo | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indigo | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |
