The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 230i Coupé (16 - 17) vs. VW Scirocco R (09 - 14)
€ 36,500
€ 35,900
€ 36,500
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 230i Coupé is 7.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Scirocco R.
BMW 230i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
55.8
69.8
78.1
54.9
71.7
81.9
69.8 in
Width
71.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.8 in
Height
54.9 in
105.9
174.5
101.5
167.2
174.5 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 230i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3128 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.78 %
General
BMW 230i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
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 230i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
Straight-four gasoline 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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 230i Coupé
249 hp
261 hp
VW Scirocco R
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 230i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco R
Performance
BMW 230i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 230i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco R
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13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
BMW 230i Coupé
13.06 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 230i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 230i Coupé
38 mpg
29 mpg
VW Scirocco R
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
521 mi
Range
383 mi
BMW 230i Coupé
521 mi
383 mi
VW Scirocco R
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 230i Coupé
117.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Scirocco R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 230i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
774 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
