2012 Scion xB vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2012 Scion xB and 2012 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Scion xB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTI (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Scion xB. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2012 Scion xB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 28 kg more than 2012 Scion xB. 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 Volkswagen GTI (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Scion xB. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Scion xB.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Scion xB | 2012 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Scion | Volkswagen |
| Model | xB | GTI |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1373 kg | 1401 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4249 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
