SEAT Arosa (1997 – 2001) vs Tata MOTORS Indica (1998 – 2007): specs compared
The SEAT Arosa is the more powerful of the two, with up to 100 hp against 86 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 12.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 160 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 839 kg against 930 kg. At 3,675 mm, the Tata MOTORS Indica is 134 mm longer than the SEAT Arosa.
| Specification |
SEAT
Arosa
1997 – 2001
|
Tata
MOTORS Indica
1998 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | India |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1998 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 101 hp | 60 – 86 hp |
| Torque | 86 – 195 Nm | 85 – 125 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 – 17.4 s | 12.0 – 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 151 – 188 km/h | 140 – 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,540 – 3,541 mm | 3,675 mm |
| Width | 1,640 – 1,641 mm | 1,666 mm |
| Height | 1,458 – 1,461 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,319 – 2,320 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 839 – 935 kg | 930 – 1,050 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.