2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 657 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 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna. 2012 Toyota Sienna 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. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Sienna | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1404 mm |