Audi A5 2007 vs Volkswagen Scirocco 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Scirocco, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volkswagen Scirocco. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.41 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A5 is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
829 litres | 1006 litres | |
| Audi A5 has 163 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Scirocco. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Scirocco (by 177 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Scirocco, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Scirocco has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 7200 | |
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