2012 Volkswagen Scirocco vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco and 2012 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 76 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touran.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 2012 Volkswagen Touran
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Scirocco Touran
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 1598 cc
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 207 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 1700 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1374 kg
Vehicle Length 4256 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1404 mm 1800 mm


 

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