2010 Subaru Outback vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2010 Subaru Outback 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback weights approximately 361 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.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback 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, 2010 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
Model | Outback | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1404 mm |