2006 Honda FR-V vs. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 1,968 cc, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Honda FR-V. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda FR-V weights approximately 168 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda FR-V. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda FR-V | 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | FR-V | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1404 mm |
