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Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014 2.0 TSIvsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Scirocco III · Facelift 2014

2.0 TSI

180 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2014-2017
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

1.8 TFSI

177 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,312 kg
    2,892 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,033 km
    642 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
180hp134kW
177hp132kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,312kg2,892lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
91.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
93.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
35.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
859km534mi
Calculated
1,033km642mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,256mm168in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,406mm55in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,577mm62in
Ground clearance
129mm5in
-
Trunk volume
312L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,006L
829L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
63L
CO2 emissions-
142g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI4,200-6,200 rpm1,250-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,400-3,850 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
35.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI has 3 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI and Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
1,312 kg
2,892 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
1,425 kg
3,142 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
859 km
534 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
1,033 km
642 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
177 hp
132 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSI
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco IIIFacelift 20142.0 TSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20111.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,312 kg
2,892 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,406 mm
55.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
859 km
534 mi
1,033 km
642 mi
CO2 score
-
142 g/km
Trunk score
312 L
11.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Scirocco III Facelift 2014 2.0 TSI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 113 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 173 km (108 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 143 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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