BMW 4 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Scirocco 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 4 series engine produces 65 HP more power than Volkswagen Scirocco, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Scirocco. Thanks to more power BMW 4 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 4 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco, which means that by driving the BMW 4 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 4 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
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BMW 4 series is larger, but lower. BMW 4 series is 38 cm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 4 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 312 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1006 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 4 series has 133 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | no data | |
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