2011 GMC Acadia vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2011 GMC Acadia and 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Acadia weights approximately 814 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. 2011 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Acadia | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Acadia | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1404 mm |
