2008 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Colorado and 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 37 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco. 2008 Chevrolet Colorado has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Colorado | 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Colorado | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1404 mm |