Tata MOTORS Indigo (2002 – 2009) vs Toyota Prius (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The Tata MOTORS Indigo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 86 hp against 78 hp. The Toyota Prius is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.9 s against 12.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 170 km/h against 160 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. The Tata MOTORS Indigo is the lighter car, from 1,020 kg against 1,275 kg. At 4,450 mm, the Toyota Prius is 300 mm longer than the Tata MOTORS Indigo.
| Specification |
Tata
MOTORS Indigo
2002 – 2009
|
Toyota
Prius
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | India | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2009 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 86 hp | 78 hp |
| Torque | 85 – 125 Nm | 115 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 – 17.0 s | 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 160 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 L/100 km | 4.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,150 mm | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,626 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,020 – 1,070 kg | 1,275 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

