2012 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2012 Tata Indigo and 2012 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 390 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.
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 Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Indigo | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indigo | Passat |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1403 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2712 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
