2010 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2010 Ford Escape and 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 552 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Escape. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Escape | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Escape | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 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 | 1850 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4717 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1404 mm |