BMW 2 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Scirocco 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 44 HP more power than Volkswagen Scirocco, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Scirocco. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 2 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 2 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: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 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: | 19 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine 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: | 4.43 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 18 cm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 98 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`900 kg | 1`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`390 kg | 1`304 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 510 kg | 446 kg | |
| BMW 2 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Volkswagen Scirocco. Therefore, BMW 2 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW 2 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Scirocco has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than BMW 2 series, so BMW 2 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 6800 | |
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