2009 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 745 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 (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2043 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1404 mm |
