Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 vs Audi A5 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 124 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Scirocco over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 330'000 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: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Scirocco might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.37 m | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Scirocco is 42 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | no data | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Scirocco has 153 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Volkswagen Scirocco can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Scirocco has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 27 600 | |
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