2012 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 812 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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Town & Country | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1404 mm |
