2005 Mazda Premacy 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 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 52 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Premacy. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Premacy has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Premacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Premacy | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | Premacy | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1404 mm |