Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs BMW 2 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 44 HP less power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| 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 2 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: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Scirocco engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 2.0 engine BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1006 litres | no data | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 98 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`304 kg | 1`390 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 446 kg | 510 kg | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than BMW 2 series. Therefore, BMW 2 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | BMW 2 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Scirocco has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than BMW 2 series, so BMW 2 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 14 400 | |
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