Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2011
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 45 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 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 5 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: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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: | 2 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Tiguan | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including 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. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is smaller. Volkswagen Scirocco is 64 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
755 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 228 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Volkswagen Scirocco can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Scirocco has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 12 200 | |
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