Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2010
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 44 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 8.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Scirocco over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Scirocco) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Scirocco engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is smaller. Volkswagen Scirocco is 64 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 228 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volkswagen Scirocco can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Scirocco, so Volkswagen Scirocco quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 12 400 | |
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