The Comparative Analysis :
VW Scirocco R DSG (09 - 14) vs. BMW 120d Coupé DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 37,800

€ 31,200

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 120d Coupé DPF.
VW Scirocco R
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
54.9
71.7
81.9
56
68.8
76.1
71.7 in
Width
68.8 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
54.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
167.2
104.7
171.7
167.2 in
Length
171.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Scirocco R
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.09 %

General
VW Scirocco R
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
13
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Scirocco R
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Scirocco R
261 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Scirocco R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Performance
VW Scirocco R
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Scirocco R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Coupé DPF
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12.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
12.15 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Scirocco R
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Scirocco R
29 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
388 mi
Range
587 mi
VW Scirocco R
388 mi
587 mi
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
111 kWh
VW Scirocco R
151.6 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Scirocco R
BMW 120d Coupé DPF
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
774 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data