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The Verna is all set to take another Tata vehicle. This time it is the Indigo which is good and average according to its features. The Indigo feels odd and old too. The grunty Tata engine does not last long. Feels like being cheated when you drive the Indigo, well it’s oversized for the engine which is being installed under the bonnet.

On the other hand as discussed in the previous comparisons the Verna is superb when it comes to performance. The need and make of the Verna is superb as the Japanese manufacture have ensured to churn out performance from every part of the Verna.

	Hyundai Verna 1.6 VTVT	Tata Indigo LS
Engine
Engine Type	In-Line Engine	In-Line Engine
Engine Description	1.6L 103bhp VTVT	1.4L 70bhp Turbocharged, Indirect Injection w/ Intercooler
Engine Displacement (cc)	1599	1405
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Maximum Power	103.2 @ 5,500 (PS@rpm)	70@4,500 (PS@rpm)
Maximum Torque	14.9 @ 3,000 (kgm@rpm)	13.5@2,500 (kgm@rpm)
Valves per Cylinder	4	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
Bore x Stroke	76.5 x 87 mm	75 x 79.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	21:0:1
Turbo Charger	No	Yes
Super Charger	No	No
Transmission
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear box	5 Speed	5 Speed
Drive Type	FWD	NA
Suspension System
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with coil springs and anti-roll bar	Independent McPherson struts with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled torsion beam axle	Independent 3-link McPherson struts with anti-roll bar
Shock Absorbers Type	Gas Filled	NA
Steering
Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Column	Tilt	Collapsible
Steering Gear Type	Electronic Assisted Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (wheel base)	5.0 m	5.0 m
Brake System
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc & Drum	Drum
Performance
Top Speed	195kmph	154.6 kmph
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)	12.07 seconds	18.9 seconds
Fuel
Mileage-City (kmpl)	10.2	12.0
Mileage-Highway (kmpl)	14.8	17.0
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity (liters)	45	42
Tires
Tire Size	175/70 R 14	175/65 R14
Tire Type	Tubeless Radial Tire	Radial
Wheel Size	14 x 5.0J	NA
Alloy Wheel Size	14 inches	NA
Other Specifications
Seating Capacity	5	5
No of Doors	4	4
General Car Details
Country of Assembly	India	India
Country of Manufacture	India	India
Discontinuation Date	1/1/2025	NA
Introduction Date	2/9/2009	1-Sep-06

Interiors and looks
This section cannot be compared since both the cars have equal space. An interesting feature that strikes here is that the Verna has more leg room. You can easily accommodate 5 adults inside the Verna with ease. The Indigo on the other hand feels uncomfortable when 5 adults are in the car. No leg room but has wide space which is not that great either. Designer of the Indigo must be a short engineer who had ample space in the current Indigo.

Handling and feel
The Indigo has good handling. Tata ensured the Indigo to be perfect when it comes to handling. Well on turns the car swings corners with ease. You might feel the handling of the car is like a video game. On the other hand the Verna handles perfect too. It has the preferred engine according to its size. In the car you might never feel underpowered or loose handling. Hyundai have ensured the design of the car to be in right shape for a family of 4.

Engine and feel

The Verna is superb when it comes to top end. The engine feels so alive when making red line gear change. You won’t ever get out of the car just because it has a powerful engine which works superb at high speeds. Indigo on the other hand is very underpowered. The engine is not according to the size of the car.

Time to go to the ATM
The Verna has to be the one which can be selected from the Indigo. The Indigo is an old concept now which has been in the market for a long time. The Verna is old to but still has the charm of a comfort car.