Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 vs BMW 3 series 2015
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Scirocco) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (BMW 3 series) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Scirocco torque is 90 NM more than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Scirocco over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Scirocco gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is smaller. Volkswagen Scirocco is 38 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1006 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 183 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 2`105 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Scirocco, so Volkswagen Scirocco quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 12 200 | |
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