2011 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 192 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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 Volkswagen Scirocco (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jetta | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4557 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1404 mm |
