Audi S3 2001 vs Volkswagen Scirocco 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Scirocco, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
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Audi S3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Audi S3 is 10 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Scirocco, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Audi S3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 1006 litres | |
| Audi S3 has 22 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Scirocco. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi S3 (by 14 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| 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): | 1`980 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 7200 | |
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