2012 Volkswagen Scirocco vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco and 2012 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 51 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen T5. 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 Scirocco (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen T5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco | 2012 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Scirocco | T5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4256 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1404 mm | 1910 mm |
