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Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIvsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

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

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Volkswagen Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2009-2014
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TDI V6

204 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,286 km
    799 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,298 kg
    2,862 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
210hp157kW
204hp152kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,298kg2,862lb
1,565kg3,450lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
2,065kg4,553lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
84.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
86.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
1,286km799mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,256mm168in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,404mm55in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,569mm62in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,577mm62in
Ground clearance
136mm5in
-
Trunk volume
312L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,006L
829L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
63L
CO2 emissions-
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V63,750-4,500 rpm1,250-3,500 rpm4,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
30.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI has 6 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,298 kg
2,862 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,565 kg
3,450 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 III2.0 TSI
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
235 km/h
146 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 2.0 TSI and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6: 0.2 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 III2.0 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 2.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
743 km
462 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
1,286 km
799 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
6.9 s
240 km/h
149 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 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 III2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 III2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6 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 III2.0 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.9 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.1 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 III2.0 TSI
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSIAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TDI V6
Power
210 hp
157 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,298 kg
2,862 lb
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
312 L
11.0 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
743 km
462 mi
1,286 km
799 mi
CO2 score
-
129 g/km
Trunk score
312 L
11.0 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TDI V6
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 267 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 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 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 542 km (337 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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