The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M235i Coupé Steptronic Sport (14 - 16) vs. VW Scirocco R DSG (14 - 17)
€ 47,400

€ 39,700

€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW M235i Coupé is 8.1 inches longer and 1.8 inches narrower.
BMW M235i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
55.4
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
55.4 in
Height
55.4 in
105.9
175.4
101.4
167.2
175.4 in
Length
167.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M235i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.14 %

General
BMW M235i 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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M235i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M235i Coupé
322 hp
276 hp
VW Scirocco R
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M235i Coupé
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco R
Performance
BMW M235i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M235i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco R
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10.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
BMW M235i Coupé
10.58 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M235i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M235i Coupé
31 mpg
30 mpg
VW Scirocco R
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
425 mi
Range
432 mi
BMW M235i Coupé
425 mi
432 mi
VW Scirocco R
Environmental Impact
144 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M235i Coupé
144 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Scirocco R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M235i Coupé
VW Scirocco R
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft