The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Coupé (15 - 17) vs. VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI (08 - 14)
€ 28,200
€ 23,400
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 218i Coupé is 6.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI.
BMW 218i Coupé
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
55.8
69.8
78.1
55.3
71.3
81.9
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.8 in
Height
55.3 in
105.9
174.5
101.5
167.6
174.5 in
Length
167.6 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Coupé
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.8 %
General
BMW 218i Coupé
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
F22
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Coupé
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CMS*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
134 hp
120 hp
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 218i Coupé
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
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23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
BMW 218i Coupé
23.28 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Coupé
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 218i Coupé
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
485 mi
BMW 218i Coupé
634 mi
485 mi
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 218i Coupé
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Coupé
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
