2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 1,984 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 188 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avanza | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1404 mm |
