The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218d Coupé Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Scirocco R (15 - 17)
€ 35,400
€ 37,800
€ 35,400
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 218d Coupé is 7.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Scirocco R.
BMW 218d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
55.8
69.8
78.1
55.4
71.7
81.9
69.8 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.8 in
Height
55.4 in
105.9
174.5
101.4
167.2
174.5 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.32 %
General
BMW 218d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
F22
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 218d Coupé
148 hp
276 hp
VW Scirocco R
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 218d Coupé
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco R
Performance
BMW 218d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco R
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
BMW 218d Coupé
21.97 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 218d Coupé
62 mpg
29 mpg
VW Scirocco R
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 218d Coupé
850 mi
428 mi
VW Scirocco R
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 218d Coupé
78.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Scirocco R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218d Coupé
VW Scirocco R
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
758 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
