2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 169 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Ridgeline | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3470 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1404 mm |