2010 Kia Forte vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2010 Kia Forte 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte.
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 (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Forte | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Forte | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1228 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1404 mm |