2000 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 138 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (202 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1404 mm |
