2012 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Renault Koleos
To start off, both 2012 Tata Indigo and 2012 Renault Koleos were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Koleos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Koleos (148 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Koleos should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Koleos weights approximately 510 kg more than 2012 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Renault Koleos is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Koleos will offer significantly more control. 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 Renault Koleos (320 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm). This means 2012 Renault Koleos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo. 2012 Renault Koleos has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Renault Koleos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Indigo | 2012 Renault Koleos | |
| Make | Tata | Renault |
| Model | Indigo | Koleos |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1403 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
