The Comparative Analysis :
VW Scirocco R (09 - 14) vs. BMW 218i Coupé Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 35,900
€ 32,500
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 VW Scirocco R is 7.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 218i Coupé.
VW Scirocco R
BMW 218i Coupé
54.9
71.7
81.9
55.8
69.8
78.1
71.7 in
Width
69.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.9 in
Height
55.8 in
101.5
167.2
105.9
174.5
167.2 in
Length
174.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Scirocco R
BMW 218i Coupé
3128 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.45 %
General
VW Scirocco R
BMW 218i Coupé
13
Generation
F22
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Scirocco R
BMW 218i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Scirocco R
261 hp
134 hp
BMW 218i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Scirocco R
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 218i Coupé
Performance
VW Scirocco R
BMW 218i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 218i Coupé
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11.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.69 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
11.98 lb/hp
23.69 lb/hp
BMW 218i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Scirocco R
BMW 218i Coupé
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Scirocco R
29 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 218i Coupé
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
383 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Scirocco R
383 mi
567 mi
BMW 218i Coupé
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
108 kWh
VW Scirocco R
153.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 218i Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Scirocco R
BMW 218i Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
774 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
