2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 487 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Villager | 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Villager | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1404 mm |