The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Coupé Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Scirocco R DSG (09 - 14)
€ 34,400
€ 37,800
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 125i Coupé is 4.4 inches longer, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Scirocco R.
BMW 125i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
56
68.8
76.1
54.9
71.7
81.9
68.8 in
Width
71.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56 in
Height
54.9 in
104.7
171.7
101.5
167.2
171.7 in
Length
167.2 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.4 %
General
BMW 125i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 125i Coupé
215 hp
261 hp
VW Scirocco R
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 125i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco R
Performance
BMW 125i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco R
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15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.15 lb/hp
BMW 125i Coupé
15.43 lb/hp
12.15 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 125i Coupé
30 mpg
29 mpg
VW Scirocco R
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
417 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 125i Coupé
417 mi
388 mi
VW Scirocco R
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 125i Coupé
149.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Scirocco R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
774 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
