2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI Automatic vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI Automatic

To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI Automatic and 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI Automatic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI Automatic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI Automatic. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI Automatic should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI Automatic.

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, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI Automatic (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI Automatic. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI Automatic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI Automatic 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI Automatic
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Scirocco Scirocco
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1390 cc 1968 cc
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1298 kg
Vehicle Length 4256 mm 4256 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1404 mm 1404 mm


 

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