BMW 1 series 2009 vs Volkswagen Scirocco 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Volkswagen Scirocco, but torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Scirocco. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 147 mm (5.8 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 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: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1006 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 1 series has 78 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`750 | |
| 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 (€): | 6400 | 7200 | |
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