Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 30 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.1 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 770 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 N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... 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`740 | 1`810 | |
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 7200 | |
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