The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Coupé (11 - 13) vs. VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 28,700
€ 27,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120i Coupé is 4.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI.
BMW 120i Coupé
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
56
68.8
76.1
55.3
71.3
81.9
68.8 in
Width
71.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56 in
Height
55.3 in
104.7
171.7
101.5
167.6
171.7 in
Length
167.6 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i Coupé
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.3 %
General
BMW 120i Coupé
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
E82
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Coupé
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CAW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 120i Coupé
168 hp
197 hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 120i Coupé
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 120i Coupé
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 120i Coupé
18.04 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Coupé
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 120i Coupé
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
506 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 120i Coupé
506 mi
409 mi
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
BMW 120i Coupé
123.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Coupé
VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
809 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.4 cu ft
