The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 218i Gran Coupé (20 - ..) vs. VW Scirocco R (09 - 14)
€ 32,000

€ 35,900

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 218i Gran Coupé is 10.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the VW Scirocco R.
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
VW Scirocco R
55.9
70.9
81.9
54.9
71.7
81.9
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
54.9 in
105.1
178.2
101.5
167.2
178.2 in
Length
167.2 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
VW Scirocco R
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3128 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.1 %

General
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
VW Scirocco R
F44
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 218i Gran 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
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
138 hp
261 hp
VW Scirocco R
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco R
Performance
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
VW Scirocco R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Gran Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco R
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21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
21.96 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
44 mpg
29 mpg
VW Scirocco R
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
483 mi
Range
383 mi
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
483 mi
383 mi
VW Scirocco R
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
102.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Scirocco R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 218i Gran Coupé
VW Scirocco R
4
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
774 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft