2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2009 Fiat 500 and 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 243 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat 500 | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | 500 | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1404 mm |