The Comparative Analysis :
VW Scirocco R DSG (09 - 14) vs. BMW 123d Coupé Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 37,800
€ 36,000
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 123d Coupé.
VW Scirocco R
BMW 123d Coupé
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 123d Coupé
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.73 %
General
VW Scirocco R
BMW 123d Coupé
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 123d Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Scirocco R
261 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Scirocco R
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Coupé
Performance
VW Scirocco R
BMW 123d Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d Coupé
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12.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
12.15 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Scirocco R
BMW 123d Coupé
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Scirocco R
29 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d Coupé
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
388 mi
Range
576 mi
VW Scirocco R
388 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d Coupé
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Scirocco R
151.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Scirocco R
BMW 123d Coupé
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
