2012 Volvo C70 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2012 Volvo C70 and 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo C70 weights approximately 442 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 Volvo C70 (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco. (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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2012 Volvo C70 | 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Volvo | Volkswagen |
Model | C70 | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1404 mm |