Volkswagen Scirocco 2009 vs Audi A3 2008
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 65 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Scirocco can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Scirocco version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | 1104 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 58 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 98 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Scirocco has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Audi A3, so Audi A3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6400 | |
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