2012 Tata Indica vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Tata Indica would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Indica | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indica | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
