Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs BMW 1 series 2007

 
Volkswagen Scirocco
2008 - 2014
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP177 HP
Torque: 320 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds7.6 seconds
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 37 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.14.8
Real fuel consumption: 5.8 l/100km6.0 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres51 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 980 km in combined cycle1060 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway1240 km on highway
860 km with real consumption850 km with real consumption

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.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km350'000 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 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3Installed 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 m4.36 m
Width: 1.81 m1.75 m
Height: 1.41 m1.42 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 litres370 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1006 litresno data
BMW 1 series has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Scirocco has 78 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series.
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 1 series.
Power steering: Electric power steeringHydraulic power steering
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7501`815
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 72006400
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Scirocco has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • electric power steering
BMW 1 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
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