2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Suburban and 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 902 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Suburban | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1404 mm |
