Volkswagen Scirocco 2009 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 5 series, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 5 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: | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is smaller. Volkswagen Scirocco is 64 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 208 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volkswagen Scirocco can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Scirocco, so Volkswagen Scirocco quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 11 600 | |
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