The Comparative Analysis :
VW Scirocco R DSG (09 - 14) vs. BMW 125i Coupé Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 37,800
€ 35,200
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 125i Coupé.
VW Scirocco R
BMW 125i 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 125i Coupé
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.4 %
General
VW Scirocco R
BMW 125i Coupé
13
Generation
E82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Scirocco R
BMW 125i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Scirocco R
261 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Scirocco R
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 125i Coupé
Performance
VW Scirocco R
BMW 125i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i Coupé
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12.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
VW Scirocco R
12.15 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
BMW 125i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Scirocco R
BMW 125i Coupé
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Scirocco R
29 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 125i Coupé
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
388 mi
Range
406 mi
VW Scirocco R
388 mi
406 mi
BMW 125i 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Scirocco R
151.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 125i Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Scirocco R
BMW 125i 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
