2010 Volkswagen Scirocco vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 532 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 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Audi |
| Model | Scirocco | A5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4256 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1404 mm | 1382 mm |
