Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 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 | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 173 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 310 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Scirocco over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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 6 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2011 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Scirocco is 64 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 168 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Volkswagen Scirocco can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 17 200 | |
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