Volkswagen Scirocco 2013 vs Audi A3 2008
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 37 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 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`760 | 1`920 | |
| 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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