The Tata Indica fuel consumption varies based on the engine type and year, but official and real-world data provide a useful overview.
Average fuel consumption for the Tata Indica 1.4 i (75 Hp) from 1998-2017 is approximately 10.2 l/100km, which translates to 23.1 mpg (US) or 27.7 mpg (UK)[1].
ARAI-rated mileage (official Indian standard testing) for both petrol and diesel manual variants is 13.5 kmpl (kilometres per litre). Real-world reports for city driving note mileage can drop to around 9.4 kmpl, especially in urban conditions[2].
Specific model data from real-world user reports include:
- 2012 Tata Indica: Average 37.4-37.8 mpg (US), or about 15.8-16.1 kmpl[3][4]
- 2009 Tata Indica: Average 36.0 mpg (US), about 15.3 kmpl[3][4]
- 2006 Tata Indica: Average 27.3-27.4 mpg (US), about 11.6 kmpl[3][4]
- 2004 Tata Indica: Average 24.6 mpg (US), about 10.5 kmpl[3][4]
For later diesel models (Indica eV2 with CR4 engine), Tata claimed a class-leading ARAI mileage of 25 kmpl under test conditions[5][7]. Real-world figures, however, often range somewhat lower depending on driving style, maintenance, and traffic conditions.
The CNG variant (Indica eMAX) is rated at 23.7 km/kg according to official figures[5]. User experiences with petrol models may reflect lower mileage, sometimes as low as 9-10 kmpl in city environments[8].
References
- [1] Average fuel consumption Tata Indica 1.4 i (75 Hp) 1998-2017
- [2] Tata Indica Price Mileage & Petrol and Diesel …
- [3] Actual MPG from 12 Tata Indica owners
- [4] Actual MPG from 35 Tata Indica owners
- [5] Tata Indica Mileage (23-25 km/l)
- [7] Tata Indica
- [8] Tata Indica Petrol – Why am i getting such low mileage?