Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 3 HP less power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 20 NM more than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 1 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) | 147 mm (5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series 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 BMW 1 series 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 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco is 11 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | no data | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 78 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 1 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Scirocco, so BMW 1 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6400 | |
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