2005 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (207 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (280 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1404 mm |
