Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Scirocco) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 110 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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) | |
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco is 33 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 148 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Volkswagen Scirocco quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 7000 | |
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