The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Coupé (18 - ..) vs. VW Scirocco R (15 - 17)
€ 30,500

€ 37,800

€ 30,500
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 218i Coupé is 7.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Scirocco R.
BMW 218i 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 218i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.41 %

General
BMW 218i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
F22
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
134 hp
276 hp
VW Scirocco R
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 218i Coupé
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco R
Performance
BMW 218i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco R
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
BMW 218i Coupé
23.37 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 218i Coupé
39 mpg
29 mpg
VW Scirocco R
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
539 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 218i Coupé
539 mi
428 mi
VW Scirocco R
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 218i Coupé
113.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Scirocco R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i 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