The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Coupé Automatic (11 - 13) vs. VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 14)
€ 30,800
€ 26,900
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
BMW 120i Coupé
VW Scirocco 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
General
BMW 120i Coupé
VW Scirocco 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i Coupé
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 120i Coupé
168 hp
158 hp
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i Coupé
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 120i Coupé
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.97 lb/hp
BMW 120i Coupé
18.3 lb/hp
18.97 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i Coupé
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120i Coupé
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
493 mi
BMW 120i Coupé
499 mi
493 mi
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.4 kWh
BMW 120i Coupé
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i Coupé
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
816 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
