2012 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2012 Tata Indigo and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2012 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 Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo. 2012 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Tata Indigo | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
Model | Indigo | Jetta |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4644 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1482 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2651 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |