2007 Volkswagen Touran vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touran. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touran would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Touran | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touran | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1404 mm |
